Samskip extends its collaboration with DFDS Lys Line on the trade between Continental Europe and Norway
With effect from 1 January 2007, Samskip is to introduce its newbuilding Samskip Express onto the Rotterdam - Oslo Fjord route in a joint service agreement with DFDS Lys Line.
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Samskip Reefer Logistics appoints
Samskip Reefer Logistics has appointed Container Transport Solutions Inc to be its representative in Central America with the main focus being initially on Panama and Costa Rica.
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New Samskip office in Sweden
Samskip has opened its third sales office in Sweden to further strengthen the company´s services. Located in Helsingborg, the new office operates as a hub for the Nordic and Baltic region and Samskip’s multimodal links to the UK/North Continent, and complements the business activities of Samskip’s existing Swedish agency offices in Gothenburg and Varberg.
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The legality of 45ft containers in the European intermodal marketplace: Samskip sets the record straight
The legality or otherwise of transporting 45ft containers on the European road network after 1 January 2007 has been the subject of much recent press coverage. Samskip would like to reassure its customers that all of its 45ft containers conform to the EU Directive 96/53 and therefore can be transported without hindrance by road, rail or barge throughout Europe. There is no question regarding their legality either now or in the future.
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New warehouse in Norfolk, USA
As of 21 November, all cargo for export from the US and warehousing for Samskip must be delivered to Eastern Exports Warehouse.
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Samskip sponsors UNICEF in Iceland
Samskip has signed an agreement with UNICEF Iceland to donate ISK 12 million (approx. EUR 130.000) over the next three years. UNICEF Iceland was first established two years ago with seed capital provided by Samskip and Baugur Group.
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China Seafood Exhibition
Samskip participated in China Seafood exhibition in Qingdao 1 – 3 November 2006. Samskip was a part of Iceland Trade Council stand amongst many others and was visited by many customers and friends
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The Icelandic Ambassador to China visited the Samskip office in Qingdao
On the occasion of The Qingdao Seafood Exhibition 1 – 3 November 2006 the honourable Mr. Gunnar Snorri Snorrason the Icelandic Ambassador to China visited the Samskip office in Qingdao. He was curious to learn about our operation in China and about our plans for the future.
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Samskip places all of its global activities under one brand and introduces its new corporate identity
Samskip has confirmed that with effect from 30 September, 2006, it will be applying the Samskip brand to its entire global operations, thus phasing out the Geest North Sea Line name and also that of Seawheel, which was acquired by Samskip late last year. A distinctive corporate identity has been introduced and is being applied to all new ships, buildings, vehicles and equipment owned or operated by Samskip.
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Samskip takes over Odiel's shortsea activities in Spain
Samskip, the Iceland-based company that acquired Geest North Sea Line in 2005, has established its own organisation in Spain, taking over all shortsea activities from its existing partner, Odiel Bilbao SA. The change will take effect on 1 October 2006 when staff will transfer from Odiel to the new company, Samskip Multimodal Containerlogistics SA.
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