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German heavy shipping agent expands operations in Australia

12 August 2009

The German heavy lift shipping agent Schiffahrtskontor Altes Land (SAL) has expanded operations in Australia with a new office in Fremantle.

The company is exclusive agent for a leading carrier specializing in the world-wide transport of heavy lift cargo, including power plants for oil and gas, cranes, heavy machinery, floating cargo and offshore equipment for oil and gas.

SAL’s Managing Director Berndt R. Olesen said that despite the downturn in international oil and gas production the future of the Australian industry looks certain, with around $200 billion worth of oil and gas projects in the pipeline.

He added that the company’s Australian expansion would be of benefit to the region’s oil, gas, and mining industry and is part of a wider strategic plan to accommodate the growing shipping demand from the resources sectors in Australasia.

"Many of our large clients, including BHP and Woodside, are based in Western Australia,” Mr Olesen said.

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