Casper News

Grieghallen, Bergen, Norway evening of Friday 7th June 2013

Opportunities on the horizon

High Tide delegates attend PLACE Regeneration Summit

Prince’s Trust Charities Regeneration Summit

Details announced of annual ICS five-a-side tournament

Casper Shipping Ltd are delighted to announce Camair Freight Solutions attendance, hosting a table of invited guests at this years’ dinner.

Casper Shipping Ltd were pleased to again support and host a number of tables at this years' annual branch dinner.

Charges for Jetty Services effective from 1st April 2013.

Port of London Authority announce they are to suspend pilotage levy for remainder 2013.

Home Secretary announces decision to end the Executive Agency status of the UK Border Agency, with its functions returning to within the Home Office.

Casper Shipping were pleased to again support and host a table at this years’ annual THPUA dinner.

Casper Shipping Ltd sponsored award presentation

ICS Sri Lanka Branch Legal Principles Sponsored Award

Casper Shipping Ltd were pleased to again support and host a number of tables at this years’ annual branch dinner.

Associated Petroleum Terminals Immingham advise of planned 1.5 day outage on Immingham Gas Jetty berth in March 2013.

Casper Shipping Ltd were once again pleased to host our annual Six Nations Rugby Union Wales v Ireland match weekend.

Casper Shipping Ltd annual Six Nations weekend 2013

Notification of changes to planned outages on Immingham Gas Jetty berth.

Casper Shipping Ltd are pleased to announce our attendance to this year’s LTOPS 22nd Annual event, Friday 25th January 2013 at Honourable Artillery Company HQ, London.

Associated Petroleum Terminals Immingham advise of planned 8hr outage on Immingham Gas Jetty berth, February 14th to allow safety checks.

Sabic North Tees advise bunkering operations by barge are now preferred option.

Associated Petroleum Terminals Immingham advise of Immingham Gas Jetty berth shutdown Mon 21st January 2013.

Associated Petroleum Terminals Immingham advise of planned outages on Immingham Gas Jetty berth.

Immingham Marine Control Centre advises West Jetty No 4 berth, will be closed to all shipping 15th to 19th January & 27th January to 3rd February 2013 in order to carry out necessary repair work to jetty structure.

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

A Merry Christmas Wish from Directors and Staff

Thanks praised to Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers North East of England Branch and guests of the Annual Dinner.

ICS dinner raises substantial charity fund

Casper Shipping Ltd were pleased to again support and host a number of tables at this years’ annual branch dinner.

Associated Petroleum Terminals Immingham advise of planned outages on Immingham Finger Pier No 6 & No 8

Due to essential maintenance work on Saltend (Humber) jetties over the course of 2013, Saltend will be closing the jetties every 2nd Monday of each month to carry out this work

Immingham Marine Control Centre advises West Jetty No 1, 2, 3 & 4 Berths, will be closed to all shipping 19th & 20th November in order to carry out necessary works identified during Regulators inspection.

Essential work on Jetty 2 Marine Arm scheduled for Tuesday 30th October for a period of 12hrs

Casper Shipping thanked for supporting DADLG and Nicholsons Transport campaign in backing charity.

On Saturday 11th May 2013, for one weekend only, the largest Assault Course on Earth is being assembled within the grounds of England’s finest Elizabethan Country Estate and Casper Shipping will be taking part and invite you to join us!

Join Casper Shipping in the Rat Race Dirty Weekend

Immingham Marine Control Centre advises in order for essential maintenance work to the lock wall to be undertaken, it will be necessary for the Lock to be closed to all shipping.

We are pleased to announce our AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) status has been renewed and certified by HMRC for a further 3 years until Aug 2015.

We look forward to seeing you in Budapest 6th-9th Oct

For the 17th year in succession, International Transport Intermediaries Club (ITIC) has paid a renewal credit to its members.

The Chairman & Directors of Casper Shipping Ltd would like to congratulate our Sister Company on achieving Investors in People accreditation.

Congratulations to Camair Freight Solutions Limited

The Chairman and Directors welcome Graham Pearson to the role of Thames Manager at our new Thames office.

Michael Shakesheff was delighted to attend as a guest of Dr Eberhart von Rantzau, and Mr Heinrich von Rantzau, to the naming ceremony of the Chemical Tanker “Ursula Essberger” at the Hamburg Cruise Centre Altona.

Michael Shakesheff attends naming ceremony of the Chemical Tanker “Ursula Essberger”

Vopak UK announce they will for a trial period require the use of tugs at their Vopak London Terminal.

Further to our announcement on Tuesday 31st July 2012, we are pleased to confirm our address and contact details for this exciting new venture.

Essential work on Jetty 2 Marine Arm scheduled for Monday 15th October for a period of 12hrs.

The Chairman and Directors welcome Coral Leigh Freudenberg to the role of Agency Operator at our Immingham office.

Casper Shipping Ltd welcome Coral Leigh Freudenberg

New office on the river Thames to service London ports and the South of England.

Immingham Oil Terminal (IOT) Berth 2 Outage – 2.5 Days, September 3rd to 5th 2012

Our Head Office based in Middlesbrough is looking for a TRAINEE / EXPERIENCED Agency Operator to join our Operations Department.

Immingham Gas Jetty (IGJ) – Essential Maintenance August 22nd / 23rd / 24th 2012

Immingham Oil Terminal (IOT) Berth 1 Outage – 1.5 Days, August 20th & 21st 2012

Casper Shipping were once again pleased to support and attend the annual ICS North East Branch 5-A-Side Football Tournament, held in Middlesbrough.

We are pleased to announce Michael Shakesheff FICS, has proudly been appointed Chairman of the North East of England Branch of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers 4th Annual General Meeting held Wednesday 27th June 2012.

David Robinson, chief executive officer of PD Ports, has been appointed Regional Ambassador for HRH The Prince of Wales for his leadership in convening businesses to help improve the skills and aspirations of young people on Teesside.

PD Ports CEO appointed regional ambassador for HRH the Prince of Wales at Business in the Community awards

Kevin Shakesheff congratulates local Olympic torch bearer

Essential work on Jetty 3 crane proposed to start 31st July 2012 for 72hrs.

Casper Shipping were pleased to again support and host a number of tables at this years’ annual THPUA dinner.

APT announce outages to allow 'Loading Arm Routine Maintenance' and ‘Replacement of LPG Loading Arm Emergency Release Assembly’ to South Killingholme Jetty LPG Loading Arm and ‘Remove Redundant Floating Mooring’

Essential work on Jetty 2 crane wires proposed to start 3rd July 2012 for 48hrs.

Immingham Marine Control Centre advises West Jetty No 1 & 2 Berths, will be closed to all shipping in order to carry out necessary berth face repairs.

Article included as part of a PD Ports feature in Teesside's local Evening Gazette '2020 Vision' supplement

Scheduled from 21st June until 11th July 2012

Freight service flies high with KLM Worldwide links

Casper Shipping receive correspondence from Svitzer Humber advising of impending tariff increase for towage services on the Humber.

Kevin Shakesheff, Chairman is proud to have been invited to assist in the launch of the new East India Branch of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers in Kolkata, India.

Kevin Shakesheff assists in launch of ICS East India Branch

Michael Shakesheff is priviliged to accept a personal invitation to attend the launch of a Durham Tees Valley Airport and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines major joint marketing campaign.

Kevin Shakesheff and doubles partner retain Casper Challenge doubles shield.

APT announce outages to allow 'Essential Loading Arm Maintenance' to South Killingholme Jetty LPG Loading Arm

Casper Shipping Ltd were pleased to again support and host a number of tables at this years' annual branch dinner.

Associated British Ports Grimsby & Immingham advise that in order to carry out essential maintenance on the lock gates at Immingham, it will be necessary for the Lock to be closed to all shipping.

Information received for two IGJ outages

Casper Shipping Ltd were pleased to again support and host a number of tables at this years' annual branch dinner.

Casper Shipping sponsored award presentation

Company Announcement from Craig Richmond, CEO Peel Airports Ltd

Casper Shipping Ltd were once again pleased to host our annual Six Nations Rugby Union Ireland v Wales match weekend

Casper Shipping Ltd annual Six Nations weekend

Associated Petroleum Terminals Immingham Ltd advise that their Immingham Gas Jetty will be out of service to allow essential Fire Main Header and Fender repairs 22nd Feb - 24th Feb.

The Chairman and Directors welcome Stephen Field to the role of Agency Operator at our Tees office

Casper Shipping Ltd welcome Stephen Field

Michael Shakesheff proudly accepts position of Director of ITIC (in a non-executive role).

Michael Shakesheff and ITIC announcement

Engagement Congratulations...

A Christmas message...

Merry Christmas from Casper Shipping Ltd

The Chairman & Directors of Casper Shipping Ltd have pleasure in announcing our support of Teesport Community Foundation - an initiative driven by port related private sector businesses on Teesside.

Casper Shipping Ltd had the privilege of joining almost 500 other guests from the maritime bulk industry at this annual ceremony.

Casper Shipping were pleased to again support and host a number of tables at this years’ annual THPUA dinner.

The Chairman and Directors welcome Chris Geary to the role of Trainee Agency Operator to our Tees office.

We look forward to seeing you there...

We're expanding further into the digital age with a brand-new presence on LinkedIn.

Coming Soon – we will be unveiling our exciting new bespoke, comprehensive and secure web based system and database.

Please refer to our news page in the new year as we will advertise for a similar position.

Bryan Tismond, Director is pleased to accept his attendance to this years’ annual THPUA dinner as a top table guest of the Tees & Hartlepool Port Users’ Association.

Following previous news The Chairman and Directors are absolutely delighted to advise that Katherine Shakesheff has been awarded the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers' prize for highest marks in Foundation Diploma for Port Agency.

The Chairman and Directors would like to congratulate Chris Hopton, Aaron White and Kat Shakesheff on their Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers Foundation Diploma examination results.

Casper Shipping Ltd were once again pleased to support and attend the annual charity THPUA v PD Ports Cricket match on Thursday 4th August.

Matthew Good sadly passed away on June 26th 2011 whilst running for charity.

The Chairman & Directors offer our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, the Government and people of Norway of the brutal and senseless attacks.

The Chairman and Directors welcome Scott Venney to the role of Trainee Agency Operator to our increasingly busy Immingham office.

Casper Shipping Ltd welcome Scott Venney

Casper Shipping Ltd are pleased to announce our attendance to this year’s EPCA 45th Annual Meeting, Berlin.

Michael Shakesheff proudly accepted his election as Vice Chairman to the North East of England Branch of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers during the 3rd Annual General Meeting held Wednesday 22nd June 2011.

Continuing our commitment to individuals development, Casper Shipping would like to congratulate Sarah Cox

Following Unifeeder establishing their own UK organisation, Casper Shipping are pleased to be part of their representation in the UK with a short term 24hrs service handling of their container service across various ports in the UK.

Casper Shipping Ltd are pleased to announce our attendance to The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers’ Centenary London Gala Dinner event.

On the evening of Friday 8th April the 3rd Engineer on board the MT Dutch Mate (Ton Poel), was taken seriously ill as the vessel was scheduled to anchor prior to entering port at Grangemouth.

Simon Storage inform of the need to repair one of their jetties at Seal Sands, which may affect shipping operations at their Seal Sands Terminal.

Casper Shipping Ltd are delighted to announce the securing of contract by tender to represent Odfjell as port agents throughout ports in UK and Ireland from 1st March 2011.

Master MCP van Opdorp of MT Alcedo retires to start a new life at home

Shipshape firm enjoys continued growth

Michael Shakesheff is proud to have received an invitation to give a guest lecture at the forthcoming ICS Prize Giving Awards ceremony in Sri Lanka.

From all the Casper Shipping team, we would like to wish Alan a happy 30th birthday.

Casper Shipping Ltd are pleased to announce our attendance with invited guests to the Grimsby & Immingham Ship Association 22nd Annual Formal Dinner.

Michael Shakesheff has accepted the invitation of guest speaker and will speak on Leadership and Management at The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Tees Valley Branch Annual Gala Dinner and Awards Evening.

Casper Shipping Ltd are pleased to announce our attendance to this year’s LTOPS 20th Annual Party on Friday 28th January 2011 at Merchant Taylors' Hall, London.

Casper Shipping Ltd will be attending various events and receptions throughout the course and look forward to seeing you there.

The EU Advanced Cargo Declaration regime will enter into force on January 1st 2011. Failure to comply with these obligations in the regime will result in individual EU Member States imposing penalties in accordance with their national legislation; although, we are informed a two (2) month grace period where no fines will be imposed will apply from go live

Ho Ho Ho....

On 21st November Casper Shipping were pleased to handle the agency on behalf of Tata Steel for the safe arrival of MV Faustina maiden voyage, to Redcar.

Continuing our commitment to Investors in People, Casper Shipping and Camair Freight Solutions have announced Dean Croft and Emma Burns respectively as their Investors in People Internal Champions.

Casper Shipping and Camair Freight Solutions are pleased to announce their membership to The North East of England Process Industry Cluster (NEPIC) - a stand-alone company, limited by guarantee, which was created and is owned by its member companies to represent the companies and supply chain of the Process Industry in the region.

The Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers announce the death of Director, Commodore David Alan Phillips

Sunday 26th September saw Casper Shipping's Michael Shakesheff, Alan Appleyard, and Dean Croft all take part in the 2010 Sailor's Society Wilderness Challenge team event in Cairngorms, Scotland, finishing in an impressive 8th position....

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