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	The SmartWay Transport Partnership is an innovative collaboration between EPA and the freight industry to increase energy efficiency while significantly reducing greenhouse gases and air pollution. PPG is a proud Affiliate Member of SmartWay.
	The Port of Corpus Christi is mid-way along the Texas coast on the Gulf of Mexico. Shipping through the Port of Corpus Christi gives you the advantage of a strategic central location, plus Heavy lift capabilities and Dockside rail from multiple carriers. The Port's modern multi-purpose facilities are ideal for a variety of cargoes, and the warm, arid climate creates the perfect setting for year-round operations.
	Rickmers-Linie is the leading specialist in global transportation of break-bulk, project and heavy-lift cargo. As reliable partners to our clients we offer tailormade, innovative and efficient transportation solutions from the factory up to the construction site. The exceptionally high quality and reliability of our transportation services create lasting values for our customers, employees and shareholders. We provide a worldwide network of liner services for the transportation of break-bulk, project cargo and heavy lifts. With regular sailings, short transit times and reliable schedules we set a new standard in the industry.
	Founded by professionals who dispose of decades of experience in the shipping industry, Sea-Concert has been established to serve the Asian and international Shipping and Trading industry. A dedicated, skilled staff, aided by modern means of communication that are accessible 24/24, ensure prompt and reliable attendance to your needs - whether you are Ship Owner or Shipper, whether you are seeking the fastest despatch of your vessel in port or whether you wish to move your cargo at competitive rates and on a reliable schedule. Sea-Concert specialise in tailor-made transport solutions including the carriage of Project Cargoes and Heavy lifts worldwide, but those are as much part of our daily business as the fixture of commodities such as steel, paper, rice and other break bulk and bulk commodities.
	In July 2006 Antonov Airlines and Volga-Dnepr Airlines created a new marketing venture 'Ruslan International Ltd', which has taken responsibility for the marketing of Antonov 124 aircraft from both airlines.
	Project and heavy-lift carrier Beluga Shipping GmbH is a specialist for tailor-made transportation solutions. With a worldwide office network and an in-house Transport Engineering, the company is your reliable partner for the shipment of any kind of oversized goods. Currently, the modern Beluga fleet comprises 57 multipurpose heavy-lift project carriers with lifting capacities of up to 700 tons, by 2009 the maximum will increase to 1,400 tons.
	Over the past three decades, Scan-Trans has earned a reputation for providing a first-class service, emphasizing the safety, reliability, and profitability of its principals. Scan-Trans are distinguished not only by what they do, but how they do it. Whether you are an existing Scan-Trans customer or simply looking for the most up-to-date information on rates, ships' positions or global distribution, the Scan-Trans resources are available to you. The Scan-Trans state-of-the-art information technology enables them to provide you with information that is as accurate as their sources. In today's competitive world, Charterers and Forwarders often need just a freight idea/indication for a specific project, but it can be tough to get quotes from Owners and Operators. Not with Scan-Trans. As your business partner, whether on a long-term or a project basis, your business becomes their business. Scan-Trans have the proven solutions for you.
	As a leading Mexican company, with over 30 years of experience, and high quality of standards, Tradelossa offer moving and manoeuvring services for cargo over 300 tonnes. Tradelossa’s operations are based on a solid fleet of modern trucks and trailers that continues to grow and update year after year. Tradelossa constantly push themselves to improve their services as they work in a more competitive environment. Their top priority is to excel in customer satisfaction. Tradelossa offer heavy hauling and manoeuvring services to any destination in Mexico however, they are also capable of providing services to the United States, Canada and Central America based on their agreements with leading transport companies in those regions. The main industries where Tradelossa offer their specialised heavy haul services are: Power Generation, Oil, Communications, mining and constructions.
	Yujiachang International (YJC) was founded in May 2001 and is a subsidiary of Sinokor Merchant Marine, Korea. The Sinokor fleet includes 15 bulk vessels, 17 container vessels and 100 charter vessels. YJC is the first Korean Forwarding Company in China to acquire the Level 1 Air Cargo Transport Agents License and the Level 1 Sea Cargo Transport License, which allows it to provide its customers with a wider range of services. In order to manage containers efficiently, YJC employs a computerised container management system and operations system and provides its customers with warehouse and empty container loading/unloading information 24 hours per day.
	For close to thirty years, Quebec Stevedoring Company Ltd and its affiliates have been providing their clients with exceptional services tailored to their specific needs. Supported by a management team with a wealth of experience, skilled workers with extensive know-how and equipment at the cutting-edge of technology, Quebec Stevedoring Company Ltd adheres to the most stringent quality standards of the stevedoring industry.
	The Combi Lift Fleet of fast modern vessels has been designed to carry the full range of today’s diverse project cargoes, including hazardous (IMO) and nuclear (INF) consignments. The vessels can lift single units of up to 700 tonnes, and are equipped with specialist lifting beams, spreaders, and the full range of lashing and securing materials. In-house expertise takes care of load planning, stowage and stability, and operations are supervised by our team of cargo-superintendents. COMBI LIFT can carry single pieces of project cargo, full ship-loads, or multiple voyages for the largest projects.
	SAL (Schiffahrtskontor Altes Land GmbH & Co. KG) is the exclusive agent for one of the most modern fleets of heavy lift vessels currently in the market. Its wide ranging experience makes SAL the partner of choice for the safe delivery of all types of project cargoes.
	CHIPOLBROK is a Chinese-Polish Joint Stock Shipping Company with its head office located at Shanghai and European base at Gdynia. Modern and multipurpose fleet of 22 geared, semi-container triple-deckers, suited perfectly for project, plant materials and all kinds of general cargoes transportation. 4 out of these 22 vessels have been equipped with cranes able to lift pieces up to 640 tonnes unit weight.
	Roanoke Trade was established in 1935 and became an affiliate of Munich Re Group and Watkins Underwriters at Lloyd’s of London in 2008. Insurance, surety and risk management solutions for supply chain and transportation intermediaries are Roanoke Trade’s focus. Our primary client base is in North America, but as we specialize in providing a seamless integration of coverage for organizations that transport goods globally, our clients are located all over the world.
	Project cargo network, the Project Professionals Group and pan African freight forwarding group, African Cargo and Logistics Alliance, have announced an informal strategic alliance to benefit their members. ACLA is represented in 53 African countries while PPG has 125 member offices in 89 countries. PPG general manager Kevin Stephens said his network offered a global supply chain management footprint. Mr. Ukata Christian (pictured left) advises ACLA, with its headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria, was focused on building a continent of Africa membership structure in cooperation with PPG.
	PPG has engaged Sun Communications as its exclusive advertising and media consultancy. Sun Communications is a business consultancy that communicates your successes to stakeholders, and delivers key messages that encourage buy-in and behavioural change. Integrated marketing communications services are delivered around communication plans that leverage all elements of the marketing mix, including media relations, publicity, advertising and promotions.
	Design Solutions created this PPG Web Site and also publishes its Newsletters and other publications. Design Solutions is a creative graphic design consultancy that excels in both traditional and web based media - melding the two streams into a cohesive marketing force. Design Solutions produce high-quality materials that achieve measurably positive results.
	Outsourcing International Ltd is a Procurement organisation based in Malaysia that specialises in the acquisition of goods and/or services at the best possible total cost of ownership, in the right quantity and quality, at the right time.
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