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Gregoire, Washington seek cooperative ties in Vietnam

Gov. Christine Gregoire, who is leading a delegation in Vietnam of about 60 enterprises looking for business and investment opportunities, highlighted the agricultural strengths of the state, particularly in potatoes, apples and cherries.

During her visit, Gregoire cut the ribbon for the SSA Marine Cai Mep Terminal, a joint venture between Saigon Port, Vinalines and [...]

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SSA Marine to build a new container terminal at Baranquilla, Columbia

Colombia’s potential as a growth market for the international maritime sector has been further realised with the news that Goldman Sachs subsidiary SSA Marine will invest in a new box terminal at the port of Barranquilla. According to Mundo Maritimo, US-based SSA Marine has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the operator of the [...]

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Vancouver grain exporter mulls expansion, new silos

United Grain Corp., exporter of grain products at the Port of Vancouver, is asking Vancouver city officials to approve development permits for a planned expansion of its facilities.

Tony Flagg, president and CEO of the company — a subsidiary of Mitsui Group, a Japanese conglomerate — said this week United Grain has not yet decided [...]

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