The 8th PPG ISO Accredited 'Certificate of Achievement in Project Cargo Management' education program from 24-25 October immediately preceded the Breakbulk Americas Conference & Exhibition and was rated by all participants as another runaway success. Participants came from 10 difference countries and brings to 154 students from 45 countries. The PPG education program is now recognised as the leading educator in project forwarding in the world and is receiving deserved recognition from the global community.

All PPG members congratulate Susan St. Germain of TransProject LLC, USA, on the announcement that she has won the NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) Houston Award for 2011. This follows her nomination in 2010. Ten Area Women Business Owners were nominated as Finalists.

Susan St. Germain - Fox News Interview.

The Port of Corpus Christi and the Tianjin Port (Group) Co., Ltd signed a memorandum of understanding today. The Tianjin Port Authority hosted a delegation of the Port of Corpus Christi, led by City of Corpus Christi Mayor Joe Adame, for the official signing of the MOU. The cooperation alliance between Port Corpus Christi and Tianjin Port is aimed at generating new business by promoting the all water route between Asia and the Port of Corpus Christi Authority?and by promoting the all water route between North America?including Gulf of Mexico?and the Tianjin Port (Group) Co., Ltd. “Our Port is honored of signing this agreement today. The enhancement of the Port's relationship with the Tianjin Port Group plays a very important role in linking our Port with ports in Asia as we continue to develop strategic business partnerships with countries in the Eastern Hemisphere,” said John LaRue, Executive Director, Port Corpus Christi.

Revolution Energy, LLC., has begun the construction of its “Harbor Wind” wind energy farm on Port Corpus Christi (PPG Member) property. The wind energy farm, located on the north side of the Port’s inner harbor, is known to be the first wind energy farm located on industrial port property in North America. “Our Port is proud to be one of America’s Wind Energy Ports leaders. The Revolution Energy project marks a step forward towards the Port’s support to the future of clean energy.” Said John LaRue, Port’s Executive Director.

Express Transport Pvt. Ltd. India (ETPL) is proud to announce that it recently won The Maritime and Logistics Award for the Best Project  Mover in the Freight Forwarding category. These awards are given after a lot of deliberation by a  professional jury consisting of experts from Maritime and Logistics Industry and are also duly recognised by Government Institutions and the Shipping Ministry. ETPL is very proud to receive this award and it will give impetus for further growth in Maritime and Logistics industry and will strive to achieve even greater success in the very near future. We would like to take this opportunity in thanking all its partners, vendors and customers who have helped make this award possible.

PPG member in Dubai, Triple Crown Shipping & Logistics L.L.C., has been named as one of the top 100 SME’s registered in Dubai and we congratulate Mr. Ishwar Jodha (pictured below) and his team on this wonderful achievement. A Gala Reception has been scheduled to celebrate the TOP 100 companies that have made it in Dubai SME 100’s first ever ranking. A Gala Reception for official presentations is scheduled for 17th of October 2011 at the Dubai World Trade Center.

From Left: Susan St Germain, Mr. Alberto Aleman Zubieta (Canal Authority CEO, Kevin Stephens.

Corpus Christi, TX – On September 14, 1926, the State of Texas had an official "statewide" celebration of the opening of the Port. The Port of Corpus Christi is a PPG Project Support Member. Eighty five years later, the Port will kick-off its celebration with a community event honoring friendship and commerce, signing an Memorandum of Understanding with the Panama Canal Authority. The week-long schedule of events honoring “85 years Building South Texas” was attended by PPG Founder/Chairman, Kevin Stephens and Susan St Germain President of TransProject LLC and Head of the PPG Advisory Board.

Vantage Logistics, Vietnam, have successfully concluded the delivery of thousands freight tons (both general, overdimensional and heavylift project cargoes) for the integrated sugar, ethanol & power cogeneration facility at Kratie, Cambodia. The equipment consisted of structural steel manufactured in Vietnam and machines from various other countries transhipped via Vietnam. Vantage Logistics’ scope of services included receiving at port/factory, export or transit customs clearance, trucking and delivery. A major hurdle included the fact that this period is “flood season” in Cambodia and Vantage personnel were required to re-survey the road before every delivery. Six trips were delivered safe, on time and on budget to the complete satisfaction of the Client.

The expertise and professionalism of Express Transport Pvt Ltd. (ETPL), India came to the forefront recently, when a MNC handed over the contract to ETPL for ocean movement of 6 over-dimensional units including a heavy lift Stator of 407 tonnes loaded from the port of Hazira to Krishnapatnam.

PPG (Project Professionals Group) has successfully passed its second annual audit and consequently been re-accredited to the international quality management standard ISO 9001:2008. PPG was critically audited by external SAI-Global Limited auditors. Re-certification reaffirms our commitment to consistency and quality in the delivery of our services, for the global networking through memberships, project forwarding training, annual conference arrangements, exhibition attendance and marketing services; and also demonstrates PPG’s continuous improvement and customer focus in line with proven management principals. The QEC program also offers a step-by-step approach which provides all members confidence in PPG’s system’s capabilities to meet the needs of the organisation and its members. The process also addresses the philosophies of good management practice covered by the Standard. We are proud of the fact that PPG has never received any adverse comments or complaints either internally or externally.