Bremen visit wears well
Known as the Bremen Town Musicians the statue was only erected in 1951 and has surprising pride of place considering this is a fine example of a medieval town. Continue reading Bremen visit wears well
Known as the Bremen Town Musicians the statue was only erected in 1951 and has surprising pride of place considering this is a fine example of a medieval town. Continue reading Bremen visit wears well
The baboons are getting too close for comfort in Cape Town, South Africa, with plans for ‘fewer negative human/baboon interactions’. My heart races a little faster as I read in the morning’s Cape Times about a bitter row over who … Continue reading Wily baboons share beauty of Cape Town
Nestled on the east coast of Jutland, Aarhus lives up to its name as the City of Smiles. Continue reading Aarhus the city that smiles
They are off and racing armadillos near Corpus Christi in south Texas, USA. This is one of the more unusual pursuits for those planning to visit this city that badges itself as all-American and hugs a coastal bend in the … Continue reading Tall tales in Texas
There is no better place to discover classic Texas charm and appreciate Houston’s dramatic skyline than in and around Discovery Green. Located downtown Discovery Green is nearly five hectares of spacious green lawns including a large lake, amphitheatre, children’s playground, interactive water feature, and public art works with the glistening Houston skyline setting an impressive backdrop. Discovery Green was one of 10 international urban design projects recognised in this year’s Green Good Design Awards. This is a favourite spot for locals and visitors to the United State’s fourth largest city with more than 2.3 million residents. The name was selected … Continue reading Discover Houston’s green heart
The Certificate of Achievement in Project Cargo Management in Shanghai during Breakbulk China was a great success, according to attendees. Their testimonials are at http://www.ppgprojects.com/testimonials The two-day course will return to the George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, Texas, from 5-6 October, 2015 as part of the education program at the Breakbulk Americas Conference & Exhibition. To register online visit: http://www.ppgprojects.com/education Continue reading Shanghai project forwarders celebrate graduation
Project forwarders from China, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the Philippines have enrolled in the Certificate of Achievement in Project Cargo Management training course at the InterContinental Shanghai Expo Hotel from 17-18 March during Breakbulk China. Training coordinator Kevin Stephens said attractive group training discounts were available for the course that also included an exhibition hall pass to Breakbulk China. He said the ISO-accredited training has been held in 10 countries with 400 graduates over the last five years. “This training course not only brings the benefits of practical knowledge that can be applied in the workplace from day one … Continue reading Project forwarding training in China has global appeal
A project forwarding professional development training course during Breakbulk China in Shanghai next month is designed to help attendees gain a competitive advantage and build career success, according to the educators. The ISO-accredited Certificate of Achievement in Project Cargo Management will take place at the InterContinental Shanghai Expo Hotel on 17-18 March and includes an exhibition hall pass to Breakbulk China. Presenter Kevin Stephens said the training offered many benefits including how to effectively apply new ideas, improve relationships with key stakeholders, and upgrade professional business communication skills. “This course is about growing knowledge for those working in the heavy-lift … Continue reading Project forwarding training delivers competitive edge
Specialist overdimensional logistics network, Project Professionals Group, has announced that the Las Palmas Port Authority and the Port of Corpus Christi are the Platinum Sponsors of its 8th annual conference in the Canary Islands from 14-15 May, 2015. PPG General Manager Kevin Stephens said the conference offered sponsors the opportunity to provide detailed industry updates and advice to assist members to deliver heavy-lift cargo. “It is wonderful to have the Port of Corpus Christi again providing conference sponsorship and additionally PPG looks forward to building a strong relationship with the Las Palmas Port Authority,” Mr Stephens said. As part of … Continue reading Major ports sponsor PPG annual conference
An industry developed training course for project forwarders will be held in Johannesburg and Shanghai in the first quarter of 2015. The ISO-accredited Certificate of Achievement in Project Cargo Management two-day course has been held in 10 countries with 400 graduates over the last five years. Course trainer and general manager of project forwarding network, the Project Professionals Group, Kevin Stephens, said the Johannesburg course would run from 16-17 February in conjunction with the Breakbulk Africa Congress and in Shanghai from 17-18 March during Breakbulk China 2015. “The start of a new year is very timely for businesses and their … Continue reading First quarter project forwarding training schedule includes Africa and China