For the 3rd consecutive year the Global Project Logistics Network participated in Trans Middle East. Trans Middle East is the largest annual ports, shipping and transport logistics exhibition in the Middle East.

The 5th Trans Middle East 2009 was organized by Transport Events Management Ltd at the Gulf International Convention & Exhibition Centre in Manama, Bahrain. The 6th Trans Middle East 2010 will be at the HiltonAlexandriaGreenPlaza in Alexandria, Egypt. GPLN will be taking part. For more information:

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The Global Project Logistics Network (GPLN) is the premier non-exclusive professional projects logistics network of independent companies specializing in international projects movements by air, sea and land as well as specialized lifts and the special handling of oversized, out-of-gauge and heavy lift cargo.

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In showing our commitment to the energy sector the Global Project Logistics Network (GPLN) took part in the very first Heavy Lifting & Transport for the Power Sector Conference which was held in the Courtyard by Marriott Frankfurt Messe in Frankfurt, Germany.

This event brought together many of the decision makers in the wind energy and power industries in Europe as well as several of the best known international project shipping and logistics service providers. The conference was organized by Hanson Wade, who are also planning three similar events in 2010 in Singapore, Houston and Frankfurt.

Global Project Logistics Network (GPLN)

The Global Project Logistics Network (GPLN) is the premier non-exclusive professional projects logistics network of independent companies specializing in international projects movements by air, sea and land as well as specialized lifts and the special handling of oversized, out-of-gauge and heavy lift cargo.

Local Support – Global Reach!

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http://www.gpln.net

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Global Project Logistics Network member Younger Niche Logistics (YNL) has the distinction of being responsible for the movement of the single largest piece of equipment ever moved by road transport in ZhangJiaGang, Jiangsu Province, China. The piece, 14m x 7.4m x 7.9m / 86,000kgs, was moved by road from the supplier’s premises to PuXiang port, ZhangJiaGang. The move, covering 30 kms, took 22 hours to complete and involved the services of local ZhangJiaGang government, the police and officials from the department of electrical power.

In order to reduce height the unit was transported minus cradles. Only once alongside vessel was the unit positioned and secured in cradles.

PuXiang port, a privately owned facility, was chosen as the load port as access from suppliers whilst still difficult was the closest with less overhead obstructions than other roadways to the public port.

YNL were instrumental in obtaining berthing rights for the ocean carrier, a foreign flag vessel, at PuXiang port.

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I was recently asked why I didn’t send out any wishes for the holidays for all network members. Actually, this is something that I don’t really take lightly but the truth of the matter is this:

On Friday(Chrsitmas Day) alone I received over 450 e-mails that were simply “best wishes” and this took up over 45 MB of incoming space in my Outlook.

It is precisely for this reason that I do not send out any best wishes by e-mail anymore. I am not grumpy nor do I consider myself any kind of Scrooge but the fact of the matter is that most people you know and many people you don’t even know want to send out their holiday greetings it is a big waste of work time and energy for the recipient. And for those who have agents and clients all over the world there very rarely is one single e-mail that will stand out.

I admit, many people do get into the season and enjoy sending and receiving these messages from friends, family and colleagues but from my perspective I don’t believe it is everyone so my small gift is to not clog someone’s e-mail with my own animated greeting or attachment. I am sure many of you will understand.

By the way, since you are reading this:

Happy holidays!

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For the 3rd consecutive year the Global Project Logistics Network participated in Trans Middle East. Trans Middle East is the largest annual ports, shipping and transport logistics exhibition in the Middle East.

The 5th Trans Middle East 2009 was organized by Transport Events Management Ltd at the Gulf International Convention & Exhibition Centre in Manama, Bahrain. The 6th Trans Middle East 2010 will be at the Hilton Alexandria Green Plaza in Alexandria, Egypt.  GPLN will be taking part.

Niklas Brönn at the Konecranes booth at Trans Middle East in Manama, Bahrain

Global Project Logistics Network (GPLN)

The Global Project Logistics Network (GPLN) is the premier non-exclusive professional projects logistics network of independent companies specializing in international projects movements by air, sea and land as well as specialized lifts and the special handling of oversized, out-of-gauge and heavy lift cargo.

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Europe Cargo was approached for the reception in Antwerp ex geared coaster up to barged to Fluor Terminal Frankfurt, Germany. The vessel, MV Jumbo Vision loaded in Punta Cugno, Italy and sailed from Punta Cugno port. The project consisted of 37 pieces of preassembled steel rack (858.303 mt / 14,095.695 m3), two cases of lifting equipment (2,276 mt / 6 m3) and eight pieces of lifting equipment (adjustable spreader bars / extenders: 7478 mt / 18 m3).

Europe Cargo’s supervisor reported that the cargo was loaded under deck as well as on deck. On Europe Cargo’s instructions, the crew unlashed the chains and unwelded stoppers and D-rings upon arrival at the Antwerp port.

The cargo was unloaded at the Europe Cargo terminal with specialized and necessary stevedore lifting equipment (extenders – easily adjustable) and by two Gottwald motorized mobile cranes with capacities of 100 mt (not by ship’s gear due to outreach and storage onto the shore and two cranes instead of one due to length of the cargo).

Due to the large storage area required, MV Jumbo Vision had to shift 40 m. Europe Cargo jointly surveyed unloading operations with the receiver’s appointed surveyors. Europe Cargo also arranged customs clearance in Antwerp. After unloading, necessary repairs and cleaning of the frames was arranged and took several days. When this was completed Europe Cargo ordered and arranged loading of four barges (110 m x 45 m) for the inland transport via Rhine river to the final Frankfurt site.

Europe Cargo’s profressional expertise in the project was highly appreciated by the receivers’ engineers!

The Global Project Logistics Network (GPLN) is the premier non-exclusive professional projects logistics network of independent companies specializing in international projects movements by air, sea and land as well as specialized lifts and the special handling of oversized, out-of-gauge and heavy lift cargo.

To find out more, click below: About GPLN Our Membership Directory Our Photo Gallery Project Cargo Logistics Blog Connect with GPLN on LinkedIn:

Global Project Logistics Network member Younger Niche Logistics (YNL) has the distinction of being responsible for the movement of the single largest piece of equipment ever moved by road transport in ZhangJiaGang, Jiangsu Province, China. The piece, 14m x 7.4m x 7.9m / 86,000kgs, was moved by road from the supplier’s premises to PuXiang port, ZhangJiaGang. The move, covering 30 kms, took 22 hours to complete and involved the services of local ZhangJiaGang government, the police and officials from the department of electrical power.

In order to reduce height the unit was transported minus cradles. Only once alongside vessel was the unit positioned and secured in cradles.

PuXiang port, a privately owned facility, was chosen as the load port as access from suppliers whilst still difficult was the closest with less overhead obstructions than other roadways to the public port.

YNL were instrumental in obtaining berthing rights for the ocean carrier, a foreign flag vessel, at PuXiang port.

The Global Projects Logistics Network (GPLN) is the premier non-exclusive professional project logistics network of independent companies (including project forwarders and project charterers) who are specializing in the movement and handling of international project cargo by air, sea and land as well as specialized lifts and the special handling of oversized, out-of-gauge and heavy lift cargo.

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This may come as a surprise to some but many of our members know – not everyone who approaches them as a “GPLN member” really is a GPLN member. To someone who administers a network I am constantly disheartened by this. Many of these companies are simply imposters and others

Sometimes this could be a simple miscommunication between the companies’ management and staff, on the other hand we have had many instances of companies being misleading by outright claiming to be a member when they are not or they will make misleading statements such as “I know you through GPLN” or “we have your name through the GPLN directory”. I have even seen where people say “I have your name through the GPLN staff / Gary Dale” which often isn’t true. (Have you ever heard these statements through companies you have never heard of?). Though these people don’t explicitly say they are GPLN members they are still quite misleading in their introduction. And if they are doing it intentionally, which the vast majority of them are, it is unethical.

Oddly, I have found in the past that a number of these very companies who practice these deceptions are companies who have approached us about membership but for whatever reason did not want to pay the fees the same as other members. They would either try to negotiate with us and get turned back or they would stand on “principle” and say that they don’t pay subscription dues to belong to networks. Some are also companies who applied for membership in the past and didn’t qualify to get in.

My position is fairly firm on this: Any company that approaches you and leads you to believe, either directly or indirectly, that they are a GPLN member when they are not sends a very loud signal that they are great risks for fraudulent or unethical behavior. You are at risk for payment and you are at risk that they are unqualified to handle the cargo. Do you really want that?

How will you know? Well, first of all, for companies who have been a member of our group for some time we there is a good chance that members would have been introduced directly to you as we announce all new members. But just remember, whether you have been a part of this group for a long time or a short time, if anyone ever says they are a member of GPLN and you don’t personally know that they are, before doing business you might want to look at our online then ask me or <a href=”mailto:Maneepan.Wanchuree. We would be happy to help you in this regard.

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Bertling booth at Heavy Lifting & Transport for the Power Sector

In showing our commitment to the energy sector the Global Project Logistics Network (GPLN) took part in the very first Heavy Lifting & Transport for the Power Sector Conference which was held in the Courtyard by Marriott Frankfurt Messe in Frankfurt, Germany.

This event brought together many of the decision makers in the wind energy and power industries in Europe as well as several of the best known international project shipping and logistics service providers. The conference was organized by Hanson Wade, who are also planning three similar events in 2010 in Singapore, Houston and Frankfurt.

Global Project Logistics Network (GPLN)

The Global Project Logistics Network (GPLN) is the premier non-exclusive professional projects logistics network of independent companies specializing in international projects movements by air, sea and land as well as specialized lifts and the special handling of oversized, out-of-gauge and heavy lift cargo.

Local Support – Global Reach!

Website:

http://www.gpln.net

Follow us on Twitter!:

http://twitter.com/GPLN

For the 3rd consecutive year the Global Project Logistics Network participated in Trans Middle East. Trans Middle East is the largest annual ports, shipping and transport logistics exhibition in the Middle East.

The 5th Trans Middle East 2009 was organized by Transport Events Management Ltd at the Gulf International Convention & Exhibition Centre in Manama, Bahrain. The 6th Trans Middle East 2010 will be at the HiltonAlexandriaGreenPlaza in Alexandria, Egypt. GPLN will be taking part.

Al Sharif Maritime Services booth at Trans Middle East 2009, Manama, Bahrain

Global Project Logistics Network (GPLN)

The Global Project Logistics Network (GPLN) is the premier non-exclusive professional projects logistics network of independent companies specializing in international projects movements by air, sea and land as well as specialized lifts and the special handling of oversized, out-of-gauge and heavy lift cargo.

Local Support – Global Reach!

Follow us on Twitter!