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HELP WANTED
  PROJECT MANAGER OFF-SHORE PROJECTS - Universe Tankships (Delaware) LLC, a New York based subsidiary of Concordia Maritime AB, a ship owning company within the Stena sphere, is currently seeking a Project Manager. The Company is dedicated to a unique safety and quality culture, along with continuous onboard maintenance, in the operation of their vessels worldwide. Universe Tankships operates today 19 vessels, mainly large tankers, in the international spot markets. We are at the threshold of an exciting development phase in the tanker-related offshore projects involving, among other things, conversions of tankers into FSO/FPSOs. As a result of other activities in the Stena sphere, we are very well established in the offshore market. We have a comprehensive network of contacts and receive numerous inquiries concerning conversion projects. In order to continue to advance developments in the offshore field, we are strengthening our organization with the addition of an International Project Manager. The successful candidate will be a qualified engineer, preferably a naval architect. He/she will have ship/offshore project experience, including conversion of existing tanker vessels to FSOs/FPSOs, and be used to running projects independently and in a structured way. The responsibilities will include producing technical data in connection with tendering, making presentations and selling ideas and solutions. It will require taking full responsibility for technical project management and actively monitor the market. In addition, it will also involve frequent business trips and meeting with a large number of international contacts. Please send resume/salary history to: UNIVERSE TANKSHIPS (DELAWARE) LLC 19 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001 Attn: Personnel Director Fax No: (212) 563-7748
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  OCEAN COORDINATOR - Major IFF/NVOCC, in Boston, seeks experienced Documentation/Customer Ocean Agent. Pls, fax resume & salary history to 617-241-5081, Attn: Ocean Ops Mgr.
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  NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER - Tower Group Int’l, a nat’l customs broker/freight forwarder/logistics provider nr JFK airport, has an immed opening for a person to manage and expand our relationship w/existing nat’l customers based in the NY market area. This pos creates extraordinary customer satisfaction by taking the customer’s perspective, anticipating customer needs and focusing internal and external resources to provide unique, totally satisfying svcs. This is NOT a sales pos, rather requires a strong operations bkgd in int’l logistics. The ideal candidate will have an indiv Customs bkr lic & at least 7 yrs exp in broad range of oper and/or tech activities, incl demonstrated acct mgmt skills. Req strong communication and interpersonal skills & familiarity w/ocean, air, whse & surface trans procedures. A subsidiary of The McGraw-Hill Co, we offer an excel pay & benefits pkg. Fax res w/sal history to 404-684-2236 or send to Tower Group HR, P.O. Box 20729, Atlanta, GA 30320. No Calls. EEO M/F/D/V Visit our website at www.mcgraw-hill.com
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  ETI-EXPERIENCED CUSTOMS HOUSE BROKER/IMPORT MANAGER/TEAM - Freight Forwarder seeking to appoint experienced Customs House Brokers. Based close to ORD, we serve well-established European & Far East, Sea & Airfreight trade lanes. We are looking for an experienced individual or team, who can bring drive and commitment to our expanding Import Department. In return for your contribution our remuneration package will be attractive, and flexible, with incentives for the successful line manager. Fax your resume to 630-787-0331, Attention Hugh Finerty Exec VP.
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  GENERAL MANAGER - U.S. Southeast Terminal Operator seeking General Manager for Bulk/ Breakbulk operations. Good salary and benefits. Reply to Box A685, JoC, 445 Marshall St., Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
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  IMMEDIATE OPENINGS - COSCO North America, a major shipping company to Europe, the Mediterranean, and the Far East, is continuing to expand its services and currently has the following openings at our Secaucus, NJ Headquarters: • Account Executive • Collections Coordinator • Equipment Control Coordinator • Equipment Control Data Entry Clerk • Sales Coordinator Ideal candidates will possess hands on experience and excellent communications skills. No telephone calls please. We will contact qualified candidates only. Excellent benefits and good growth potential. Only resumes with salary requirements will be considered. Please send to: Human Resources Specialist COSCO North America 100 Lighting Way Secaucus, N.J. 07094 Fax (201) 422-8935
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  TRAFFIC MANAGER IMPORT/EXPORT - LEMAN USA INC. a NVOCC/IFF has an immediate opening in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. Min. 5 years experience in Ocean/Air operations/ Must be computer literate. Heavy Customer contact. Excellent salary, 401K and benefit package. Pls. Fax. resume to 860-627-0022 or mail to: 80 King Spring Road, Windsor Locks, Ct 06096
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  CLERKS - Long Island based NVOCC is urgently seeking Import & Export Operational Clerks for Ocean and Air. Min 1-2 Yrs experience. Good opportunities for right people. Send resume to: Human Resources, PO Box 60, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
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INSIDE SALES - Long Island based International Transport Co is seeking a self-motivated individual with a positive attitude for inside sales. Customer service oriented team player with good interpersonal skills, pleasant telephone personality & good keyboarding skills. Experience a plus, but will train. Send resume with salary requirements to; Sales Manager, PO Box 60 Oyster Bay, NY 11771

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  TRAFFIC COORDINATOR - Great Neck-based importer requires experienced import documentation/traffic clerk in immediate opening. Fax resume to 516-487-3794
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  Greek-American Shipping Professional - with 30 years diverse and extensive experience in the maritime industry both at sea and ashore. Extensive background as Port Captain/Operator/ Charterer/Technical Manager/Surveyor. Seeks employment in international shipping, finance institution/bank, law firm. Pls send inquiries to fax NBR 973-763-3004.
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  STATE OF WASHINGTON LEGAL NOTICE OF SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT - The State of Washington, Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announces its intention to establish a sole source contract with Denny Miller Associates, Inc. The consultant will perform liaison services between the Washington State Department of Transportation and the Congress and between the Department and the National Administration in regard to federal transportation legislation. Denny Miller Associates, Inc. has established expertise with regard to WSDOT program goals and has cultivated effective working relationships with Washington State’s Congressional Delegation, key members of Congress involved in transportation legislation and with key executives at the federal and state levels. Because of their background, this firm can perform the required services efficiently and economically. This contrast will be issued in November, 1998 and will run for approximately three (3) years. In the absence of other qualified sources, the Department intends to make a sole source award of this contract. Challengers are required to submit, on or before November 6, 1998, a brief statement of their Intent to Challenge, outlining their ability to meet the Department’s requirements. A firm’s intent to challenge should include the following information: Firm name, address, phone and FAX numbers; Names of Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager, and Numbers of employees proposed to the project. If this award is challenged, WSDOT will interview all qualified firms in November, 1998, in Olympia, Washington. Selection of the best qualified firm will be made at the interviews, based upon the criteria for selection listed below: 1) Key personnel; 2) Firm experience in working with Congress and the National Administration regarding federal transportation legislative matters; 3) Evidence of sufficient qualified and experienced personnel to accomplish the required work; 4) Hourly billing rates to include; salary rates; over-head, fringe benefits, general and administrative costs; and profit, for all personnel to be assigned to the contract. Send your Intent to Challenge by mail, FAX or courier to: Mr. Mike Rice, Consultant Administrator, Washington State Department of Transportation, Transportation Building, P.O. Box 47323, Olympia, WA 98504-7323 by 4:00 P.M., November 6, 1998. No submittals will be accepted after that date and time. Facsimilies may be sent to Mike Rice at (360) 705-6838. Couriers should be directed to the Transportation Bldg.; 310 Maple Park Drive SE; Olympia, 98501; Room 3D6. Any technical questions or requests for information should be directed to Rick Daniels, Director of Intergovernmental Relations at (360) 705-7024. Any questions regarding this notice, deadlines, submittals or interviews should be directed to Mike Rice at (360) 705-7102. Date of publication in the Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce and The Journal of Commerce: October 27, 1998.

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