Latest News: Far East
Ralph Bennett & Mike McMahon visited China in September 2007... and appointment of new agents.
 Ralph Bennett & Mike McMahon are pictured with Robert Zhang (Sales Manager) and Harry Chang (General Manager) of CCL Shanghai. |  Ralph Bennett with Shenzhen agents Link-Run Logistics Co Ltd. Pictured is Ralph with staff from Overseas Development Dept; Tina Yang & Danna Liu. |
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Ralph &Mike had meetings with MSC Hong Kong & MOL Hong Kong. The first picture shows Mike gratefully displaying his MSC Bag containing T Shirt outside MSC Hong Kong Office, Queens Road Central courtesy of Mavis Cheung, Sales Executive for Europe-Hong Kong and South China. "All work no play? Not quite!" There was just time for sampling the local watering holes in HKG as the 2nd picture clearly illustrates. Ralph and Mike are pictured with Anthony Cheshire, MOL Asia Europe Trade Manager, Hong Kong who was the perfect host and arranged for suitable attire in a Hong Kong "Vodka Ice Bar". Temperatures dictated this was a brief visit... brrrrr very cold -20°C!
Latest News West Africa: Nigeria, Ghana & Angola
Bennett & McMahon personnel are making monthly trips to the West African region.
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Paul Henry & Ralph Bennett visited Ghana in June 2007 and this
follows David Mansfield visit in April 2007. Paul is pictured during his visit
with one of our top customers in Ghana Mrs Philomena Larbi. During these trips
Bennett & McMahon appointed new agents in Ghana messrs Baj Freight Mr Joe Biney. |
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Mike McMahon visited Nigeria & Ghana in September. The Nigeria
leg was as part of a London Chamber of Commerce Trade Mission. Mike spent time
visiting csutomers old and new. Mike is pictured in Lagos with Uchenna B Duru
and his staff. Bennett & McMahon arrange all of their containers shipments from
UK to Lagos. |
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Bennett & McMahon Agencies have secured a large contract to
a supply and ship storage tanks to major development on Snake Island, Nigeria.
During his visit Mike took time to visit Snake Island. Pictured on Tin Can Island
Berth awaiting transfer to Snake Island is Mike Richards and "The Pastor" representatives
of the receiving and development company in Lagos, Nigeria. |
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Bennett & McMahon continue to handle shipments of high specification
temporary housing units for the Oil & Gas Industry throughout West Africa. Much
of this work is sourced from Ghana. Pictured is Patrick Aniadjei with some of
the latest shipments Bennett & McMahon will ship to Angola during October 2007. |
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Mike
McMahon and Patrick Aniadjei, Shipping Operations Manager, RSH (Ghana) are
pictured
overseeing the latest consignment of 48 teus at Tema port destination Skkida.
Shipped per m.v.Colibri that departed Tema 7th March 2007.
(Click on a thumbnail above for a larger image)
Breaking News: New Shipping Services
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THE C.I.S. & IRAN We have been appointed exclusive UK and European General agents for Pars Star Shipping Services LLC., U.A.E. Click here for more information >> |
All inland destinations are served on through bills of lading to Afghanistan, Iran and The C.I.S., including Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Kyrgistan & Georgia.
Weekly shipping services from Felixstowe and all main European ports.
Mike McMahon commented:
"Up
until now Pars Star has had great success with cargo originating from China and
India regularly receiving official recognition as the number 1 inland transport
operator in Iran. As such everyone at Bennett&McMahon is delighted with this appointment
and the association with a proven first class operator through Iran to the CIS
countries & Afghanistan.This can only be of benefit to UK shippers in transit
times and cost savings".
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& MCMAHON AGENCIES IN INDIA/ASIA We are pleased to announce that we have appointed Mr Ravi Gandhi at Bennett & McMahon Agencies in Mumbai (e-mail: ravi@bandmships.com). Click here for more information >> |
Mr Gandhi will be responsible for strengthening our business interests in India as well as throughout the Middle East and South East Asia.
This is an exciting development for us, and Mr Gandhi is already very experienced in all shipping related matters, and fits very well into our already increasing presence in the area and crosstrades activities.
Mike McMahon commented:
"This is an exciting development for us, and Mr Gandhi brings over 20 years experience
at senior levels in the shipping & freight industry. Ravi Gandhi fits very well
into our already increasing presence in this area and is strategically well placed
to promote our representation of Pars Star Shipping, Dubai and our crosstrades
activities on behalf of Asiatic Shipping, KL".
Other Latest News
Marathon Men
Mike McMahon and Dave Mansfield
"competed" in the Chester Half Marathon in May 2007. Contrary to other staff comments
they DID "complete" the race on the day! In fact both recorded respectable times
with Dave raising close to £1000 to a local charity.
Pictures to follow.... watch this space!
Nigeria Trade Mission
Bennett & McMahon did
attend a London Chamber of Commerce mission joining over 20 other companies to
Lagos, Nigeria on 16th-21st September 2007.
And...
West African
BAF currently stands £233/20ft & £466/40ft effective from 23rd August 2007.
Further
news.....
Mike McMahon and David Mansfield have just returned from a successful
British Trade Mission to Lagos, Nigeria organized by the London Chamber of Commerce.
Over 20 UK companies had representation on the Nigerian visit. Mike & Dave then
extended their trip to independently travel on to Ghana to meet with customers
old and new.
How many "shipping" days to Christmas?
With Christmas
and end of year busy period fast approaching we urge all customers to "book early"
to avoid disappointment as space is filling on all sailings. Ensure your goods
arrive at destination in plenty of time!
Monday 9th October 2006: West
Africa Trade - BAF
With effect from vessels sailing on and after 23/10/2006
the BAF to all West African Ports will reduce from £222 (20') per TEU to £175
per TEU please contact us for further information.
Saturday
26th August 2006: We've Moved!
Bennett & McMahon Agencies Limited
has just completed the move to their new premises on the Wirral. We can now be
found in Oxton, Wirral and for more information on how to contact us and find
our offices please click here >>
Thursday
24th August 2006: New Website Launched
Bennett & McMahon have just
launched their brand new website onto the World Wide Web. Here you will be able
to find out all about us, including exactly what we do and information on the
services we provide... more >>
