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GAC becomes Aberdeen FC’s first Official Logistics Partner

Back – Alexis Black (Marketing & Communications – GAC), Robert Wicks (Commercial Director – AFC), Gavin Johnston (UK Energy Manager – GAC), Adrian Henry (UK Agency General Manager – GAC). Front – AFC’s Scott Mckenna (Defender), Joe Lewis (Goalkeeper).

GAC becomes Aberdeen FC’s first Official Logistics Partner

New partnership increases presence in energy sector

Aberdeen, 5 November 2019 – Two brands with a global presence, GAC Group and Aberdeen Football Club (AFC), have announced a new partnership...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/11/05/gac-becomes-aberdeen-fcs-first-official-logistics-partner/

Listening across generations

The first GAC Millennials Ideas Forum with participants across the globe was held in Dubai in late September 2019.

Listening across generations

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 16 October 2019 – GAC has tapped into the psyche of its younger generation of employees to understand the issues that will drive growth and sustainability in the future. 

The GAC Millennials Ideas Forum was held in Dubai in late September. 21 Millennials selected from across the globe came together to identify their big issues...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/10/16/listening-across-generations/

Malaysia must seek new markets as global tensions impact trade

Malaysia’s imports fell to the lowest level in ten years in August, highlighting a slowdown in freight demand amid global trade tensions.
According to Kuala Lumpur-based MIDF Research, Malaysia’s August imports contracted year on year by 12.5%, the worst performance for ten years. Exports fell 0.8% in the same period – but the analyst still expects overall export growth of 1.7% this year.
“Continuous decline in imports of capital and intermediate goods …

The post Malaysia must seek new markets...

https://theloadstar.com/malaysia-must-seek-new-markets-as-global-tensions-impact-trade/

GAC wins ShipTek Best Ship Agency Award for second consecutive year

GAC wins ShipTek Best Ship Agency Award for second consecutive year

GAC has been named the best ship agent in the ShipTek Maritime Awards for the second year running. The awards, held in conjunction with ShipTek Maritime Conference, recognise companies that have made significant contributions to the maritime industry.

The award was accepted by Mikko Wieru, GAC’s Group Sales Director – East, who says: “This recognises the hard work of our people and the trust that we have meticulously built and...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/09/05/gac-wins-shiptek-best-ship-agency-award-for-second-consecutive-year/

Petronas license opens the way for GAC Malaysia

GAC’s Labuan facility comprises 1,800 sqm of covered warehouse space and 7,000 sqm of open yard space.

Petronas license opens the way for GAC Malaysia

Malaysia, 2 September 2019– The custodian of Malaysia’s national oil and gas resources has awarded GAC Malaysia the license to provide bunkering, freight forwarding, shipping and non-bonded warehousing services.

The Petroliam Nasional Berhard (Petronas) license opens the way for GAC Malaysia to provide these services both to the oil & gas upstream...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/09/02/petronas-license-opens-the-way-for-gac-malaysia/

GAC appoints new Vice President for Americas Region

GAC appoints new Vice President for Americas Region

GAC Group President Bengt Ekstrand has announced the appointment of Pontus Fredriksson as Group Vice President – Americas, following the retirement of Bob Bandos who held the position since March 2018.

Bandos was part of the GAC Group for 15 years, also serving as Managing Director of GAC North America – Shipping. He will continue to support the Group in a consultative and advisory role until the end of the year.

A graduate of Stockholm...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/08/01/gac-appoints-new-vice-president-for-americas-region/

GAC Sweden strengthens national coverage with transfer of SwedAgency AB operations

Björn Fischer (left), Managing Director of SwedAgency AB with Johan Ehn (right), Managing Director, GAC Sweden

GAC Sweden strengthens national coverage with transfer of SwedAgency AB operations

Move sharpens focus on ship agency and logistics service in Stockholm area

Gothenburg, Sweden, 1 August 2019 – From today, 1 August 2019, GAC Sweden takes over the ship agency activities of SwedAgency AB throughout the country, in a move that will boost its operational presence in and around the capital...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/08/01/gac-sweden-strengthens-national-coverage-with-transfer-of-swedagency-ab-operations/

Solar energy to power GAC Dubai’s warehouses

GAC Logistics Park in the Jebel Ali Free Zone

Solar energy to power GAC Dubai’s warehouses

Combined production equivalent to energy needed to power 20,000 households over 20-year project lifetime

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 7 May 2019 – GAC Dubai is installing over 15,000 high-efficiency solar panels to generate electricity for two of its contract logistics facilities.

It has appointed Total Solar Middle East, a 100% owned Total subsidiary dedicated to solar activities, to fit the SunPower®...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/05/07/solar-energy-to-power-gac-dubais-warehouses/

GAC Qatar celebrates 40 years of growth with inauguration of Ras Laffan office

GAC Qatar General Manager Daniel Nordberg, GAC Group President Bengt Ekstrand and GAC Group Vice President for the Middle East Fredrik Nyström with the Ras Laffan team.

GAC Qatar celebrates 40 years of growth with inauguration of Ras Laffan office

Ras Laffan, Qatar, 30 April 2019 – The inauguration of GAC Qatar’s branch at one of the world’s largest hydrocarbons export ports, Ras Laffan, marks the latest stage in the company’s expansion plans.

The official opening comes as the company celebrates...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/04/30/gac-qatar-celebrates-40-years-of-growth-with-inauguration-of-ras-laffan-office/

Heavyweight recognition for GAC in the Logistics Middle East Awards

Mario Coelho, GAC Dubai’s General Manager – Freight receives the Breakbulk Operator of the Year award in the Logistics Middle East Awards 2019. Picture courtesy of ITP Media Group.

Heavyweight recognition for GAC in the Logistics Middle East Awards

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 25 April 2019 – GAC Dubai has been named Breakbulk Operator of the Year in the Logistics Middle East Awards.

The Awards recognise and reward supply chain and logistics excellence throughout the Middle East. This year, they...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/04/25/heavyweight-recognition-for-gac-in-the-logistics-middle-east-awards/

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