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John Strang A.O. Memorial Award

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Sallie Strang, our Group Executive – IT Systems and Director of The International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA), recently attended the ICHCA conference in Malta where she presented the 2nd John Strang A.O. Memorial Award to Health and Safety Executive UK (HSE UK).    

In presenting the Award to Charles Oakley, Head of Commercial Business at HSE UK, Sallie noted: “John Strang, was dedicated to the promotion of professionalism and high standards of health and safety throughout our industry, both in his own business ventures and the companies with whom he engaged. It gives me great pleasure to present this Award to HSE UK, a very worthy winner.”

The Award acknowledges the many achievements of HSE UK in reducing the number of industrial incidents and accidents that have caused either permanent ill-health or loss of life, as well as its extensive work in the port sector to establish regulations and codes of practice to promote safety. 

KZN Educational Bursaries

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KZN Educational Bursaries

As part of our transformation in South Africa we recently donated funds to the Siyanda Echwebeni Ndawonye (SEN) Trust in order to support previously disadvantaged black female youth, and black persons generally, with educational bursaries. 

Such educational bursaries will focus initially on students undertaking honours degrees in the Richards Bay and then the greater Kwa Zulu Natal region.   

Mr Godfrey Mdluli and Mr Danie Tolken, Trustees of the SEN Trust, are seen here presenting bursaries to the first group of recipients who are all undertaking Economics B.Com honours degrees at Zululand University.

Strang Engineered Logistics World Leading Innovation

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Strang Engineered Logistics World Leading Innovation

At Strang we engineer and innovate until we’ve created a 100% effective solution for every project. We aim to turn every solution into a measurable advantage for your business. Systems, machinery or processes, Strang doesn’t take “standard” as an acceptable response, ever. 

Below is an example of a world-leading solution we’ve created for a client in northern Australia. 

The Strang Bull Ant Integrated Logistics System was conceived, designed and built to deliver a unique and revolutionary approach to logistics - a single equipment system that loads, transports and unloads cargo.

The Strang Bull Ants eliminate handling movements, encases the load and reduces man-machine interaction which means the faster, cheaper and safer movement of cargoes. 

STRANG recognised seamless integrated logistic structures reduce risk and improve cargo care, safety, integrity and commercial outcomes for our clients.

Strang Straddle Carrier lands in Madagascar

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Strang Straddle Carrier lands in Madagascar

Strang Ehoala Port Logistics, our subsidiary in Madagascar, recently received a Strang Straddle Carrier which we will operate on one of our client's sites.

This engineered solution will support our client with the handling of cargo and containers bound for export over Port Ehoala where Strang also provides port, stevedoring and logistics services.

This additional piece of equipment will also complement our existing fleet of Heavy Mobile Equipment.

The John Strang A.O. Memorial Award

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The John Strang A.O. Memorial Award

The John Strang A.O. Memorial Award will be launched by the International Cargo Handling Coordination Association (ICHCA) to recognise significant contributions to the cargo handling industry.

The 2017 award is sponsored by The Strang-Tradex Group and will be presented by Sallie Strang, Board Member of ICHCA International and daughter of John Strang A.O., on Tuesday 3 October 2017 at the Hotel Santa Catalina in Las Palmas after day one of the ICHCA International Conference 2017.

The person or entity (company, authority etc.) who wins the award will, much like John Strang, have displayed a dedication to the development of the cargo handling industry, have had noted achievements driving improvements in efficiency, effectiveness and safety, and been a catalyst for positive change and innovation within the cargo handling industry. 

The ICHCA International Conference 2017 will be held in Las Palmas on 3-4 October 2017.
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John Strang awarded Order of Australia

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John Strang awarded Order of Australia

John Strang, Chairman of the Strang-Tradex Group, was appointed an Officer (AO) of the Order of Australia. The award was announced in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List on Monday 13 June 2016.

In the Australian honours system appointments to the Order of Australia confer the highest recognition for outstanding achievement and service.

John received the award for distinguished service to the transport and logistics sector through executive roles in progressing industry development, and to professional business organisations.

Strang recognised by Rio Tinto Award

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Strang recognised by Rio Tinto Award

Strang Ehoala Port and Logistics (SEPL), which provides port operations, stevedoring and logistics at Port Ehoala, Madagascar, has been recognised by one of our key clients, Rio Tinto QIT Madagascar Minerals, who have bestowed SEPL with their Business Improvement Award for 2015.

Congratulations to our SEPL team for this recognition of their continued hard work and dedication.

Transformer Shipment ex China

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Transformer Shipment ex China

Recently, STRANG successfully delivered, on an integrated door-to-door basis, a 170 tonne transformer along with 28 large cases of accessories from China to Melbourne, Australia. The shipment included the movement down the Yangtze river by barge & transfer to the ocean going vessel in Shanghai.

Upon arrival in Melbourne we undertook customs clearance, IMDG arrangements, stevedoring coordination and supervision, cargo survey, transport and cranage. The cargo was discharged directly ex ship’s hook to specialised trailers which then transported the cargo under police escort to site. Once on site the equipment was placed onto the foundations using a gantry lift system and skated into position.

STRANG Engineered Logistics at its best.

Strang Engineereed Logistics Flies High

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Strang Engineereed Logistics Flies High

Taking a break from his roles as Project Director for Strang Ehoala Port Logistics (Madagascar) and Strang Port and Logistics Business Solutions, our consultancy division, Mark Bulter recently scaled the Matterhorn where he was able to fly our flag at the summit.

Congratulations to Mark on his achievement and we look forward to his safe return to sea level.

Strang Provides Molten Metal Logistics

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Strang Provides Molten Metal Logistics

Strang recently commenced the transport of liquid molten metal on public roads at our South African operations.

In conjunction with our client, this development has required detailed equipment design, specific operator training, coordination with road authorities and the creation of fail-safe procedures and systems. The plan is for at least one movement per hour operating on a 24/7 basis.

Mr Poobal Chetty, Operations Director for Strang, commented, “It has taken significant focus and dedication from our team to ensure that all aspects of this delicate operation have been thoroughly detailed, investigated and designed with the result being another world-leading Strang Engineered Logistics solution.”

Supporting Success in Kenya

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Supporting Success in Kenya

Strang Port and Logistics Business Solutions has and continues to provide key operational support and consultancy to Base Titanium at their newly-commissioned port facilities at Likoni, Port of Mombasa, Kenya. Strang have provided bulk loading experts and experienced ship loader operators and has included the provision of training and hands-on support for the loading of the MV African Eagle with the first shipment of ilmenite from the facility.

The Client’s press release sums up the success “ Base Resources is pleased to advise that the MV African Eagle has left port loaded with 25,000 tonnes of ilmenite destined for a customer in China. The ship loader, operating under load for the first time, performed to expectation and was able to reach its design capacity of 1,000 tonnes per hour.”

This intervention by experienced Strang team members once again underlines how Clients are supported in most practical ways to achieve a successful “engineered” outcome.

Tankers join the fleet

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Tankers join the fleet

Strang Rennies Metal Terminals Pty Ltd (a 100% STRANG-owned subsidiary) were recently appointed to provide specialised tanker road transport services to BHP Billiton in support of the Hillside and Bayside Smelters in Richards Bay South Africa. These services form part of the suite of integrated logistics operations provided and engineered by STRANG which encompass both inbound (import) and outbound (export) logistics chains.

Reels

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Reels

STRANG successfully completed a “door-to-door” shipment of five (5) “Savanna” reels ex Brisbane to Manzanillo, Panama thence transhipped to Galveston USA. The cargo was secured on Mafi trailers and shipped via Ro Ro vessel. Services for this over-dimensional cargo included: transportation from the Australian supplier to the export terminal, craned from road vehicles to Mafi trailers, ocean freighting arrangements, all export/import documentation and administration, Customs clearance and onward road transport to point of receipt by purchaser in the USA.

STRANG at IAPH World Ports Conference

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STRANG at IAPH World Ports Conference

John Ingster, one of our long-standing Directors – having been with the Group for over 49 years – attended the International Association of Ports & Harbours (IAPH) Biennial 28th World Ports Conference in Los Angeles.

STRANG is the Australia & New Zealand Representative for the Port of Long Beach who were majors sponsors at this event.

Grant Gilfillan, the CEO of Sydney Ports Corporation, was elected the President for the next two years 2013-2015.

John Ingster won the Port of Los Angeles prize “Oscar” which was awarded at the Conference.

MV Federal Polaris At Ehoala Port

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MV Federal Polaris At Ehoala Port

The m/v Federal Polaris is the 50th ilmenite vessel to call in Port Ehoala. More than 1 500 000 tons of ilmenite have been loaded during 50 vessels calls. Strang Ehoala Port Logistics (SEPL) have stevedored these vessels safely, effectively and efficiently, achieving all Key Performance Targets.

In addition, Port Ehoala continues to grow as a regional hub promoting the growth and development of South Eastern Madagascar with various shipping lines servicing the port as well as cruise liners calling regularly. Strang not only provides cargo handling, stevedoring, mooring and integrated logistic services but we also have a role to assist our client in marketing the port.

Awards

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Awards

We are deviating from having a “Student of the Month” to recognise the achievements of a special Study Group in Madagascar who have displayed a high level of commitment in completing the Port and Terminal Operations Course under the guidance of their Operations Manager, Mr Steven Gallagher.