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GAC Jordan Celebrates 25 Years of Top Quality Services & Total Shipping and Logistics Solutions
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Amman, May 23rd, 2010 - GAC JordanGAC Jordan
, part of the GAC GroupGAC Group and a leader in shipping and logistics services celebrates this year 25 years of commitment to rendering top quality services and total shipping and logistics solutions to customers and their businesses.
Under the Patronage of His Excellency Alaa Batayneh, Minister of Transportation, represented by Secretary General Mr. Mohanad Alqdah, the anniversary celebration took place on Wednesday May 19th at the Grand Hyatt Amman Hotel, and was attended by Björn Engblom, Chairman of GAC GroupGAC Group, Capt Lars Säfverström, GAC GroupGAC Group President, Rudain Kawar, CEO of GAC JordanGAC Jordan and Ghassoub Kawar, Managing Director of GAC JordanGAC Jordan, in addition to GAC JordanGAC Jordan customers and partner, and numerous media representatives.
Market Leader
Rudain Kawar stated, "Over the last 25 years GAC JordanGAC Jordan
has gained a reputable standing in the shipping market, especially in the RoRo market and Cruise Ships area. As the exclusive shipping agent in Jordan for Eukor Car Carriers, we are proud to be number one in the Jordanian market in the RoRo sector. It is thanks to the support of our customers, partners and staff members that we have sealed our position in the market as a leader in shipping and logistics services." GAC JordanGAC Jordan was founded in 1985 as a partnership between GAC GroupGAC Group, a world leader in global shipping, logistics and marine services, and local partner, Kawar Group. With two offices in the Kingdom strategically located in Amman and Aqaba, GAC JordanGAC Jordan covers all cargo destinations within the Kingdom and neighboring countries and was ranked the Kingdom's leading shipping agency in 2008 for RoRo ships and cruise ships, based on the total number of calls and volumes handled.
Global Network and Service Standards
Björn Engblom, stated, "Being part of the GAC GroupGAC Group provides GAC JordanGAC Jordan with access to global connections with over 300 offices and more than 9000 staff worldwide, manifested in its slogan 'wherever you go.' GAC GroupGAC Group has been building its reputation in the shipping, logistics and marine markets since 1956, and we are very proud of the accomplishments GAC JordanGAC Jordan has made over the last 25 years and its commitment to providing customers with world standard quality services."
GAC JordanGAC Jordan was recently awarded the ISO 9001:2008 certification from DNV, one of the leading global providers of accredited management system certification, which is a continuation of the previous ISO certifications GAC JordanGAC Jordan has obtained since the year 2000. GAC JordanGAC Jordan received the Certification in recognition of its standardized best practices, ability to satisfy quality requirements and to enhance customer satisfaction.
Commitment to Health, Safety, Security and Environment
is committed to the local community in more than ways than one, which include the adoption of a child through the SOS Children's Village Association of Jordan, actively participating in the INJAZ program to educate teenagers on the job market, and providing numerous donations to charity organizations and various initiatives.As part of its commitment to maintaining a healthy, secure and safe environment for the community, GAC JordanGAC Jordan implements various paperless systems, recycles paper and conducts regular training courses for staff members covering topics on personal health, CPR, fire fighting and many others.
GAC JordanGAC Jordan is dedicated to further building on GAC Groups "Vision Y - Global Values" business strategy, which aims to develop GAC's financial performance and internal matters, enhance customer service and provide additional trainings for employees, signifying GAC's ability to provide a truly global solution for its customers and partners.
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About GAC Group
GAC is a global provider of shipping, logistics and marine services. These services are constantly being refined and integrated to serve our customers' increasing need for competitive solutions. Emphasising trust, reliability and a strong human touch, GAC has been building its reputation in its chosen markets since 1956.
Headquartered in Dubai, GAC employs over 9,000 people in more than 300 offices worldwide.
About GAC Shipping
GAC Shipping is a global leader in ship and hub agency services. It represents more than 3,500 Principals and handles more than 50,000 vessels annually. In addition to ship/hub agency services, GAC Shipping is an experienced provider of bunker supplies, ship-to-ship Transfers (with GAC Marine), canal transits and ship supply services. It also acts as correspondent for most International Group P&I Clubs.
About GAC Logistics
GAC Logistics serves the worldwide needs of manufacturers, distributors and retailers with particular emphasis on the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), textiles, pharmaceuticals, automotive parts, electronics, entertainment and oil & gas sectors. It delivers a complete range of supply chain and logistics solutions, including air and sea freight, warehousing and distribution, road transportation, project logistics, ship spares logistics, international moving and courier services. GAC Logistics, GAC Shipping and GAC Marine combine their expertise to provide a world-leading ship spares delivery service offered through GAC Marine Logistics.
About GAC Marine
GAC Marine's vessels and crews support the offshore oil & gas and construction industries, providing anchor handling, personnel & supply, safety & security, fire & rescue, towage, and ship-to-ship transfer services. GAC Marine's growing fleet includes high-speed supply boats, tugs, barges, floating cranes and landing craft. The fleet also has a long history of engagement with inshore project cargo transportation and offloading.
About GAC Solutions
GAC Solutions is a special business unit set up to provide value-added products to the shipping and marine industries. It combines GAC's knowledge and long standing relationships with its shipping and marine customers with the products of world-leading suppliers. Services range from class-approved fire, rescue & safety systems provision and servicing, weather solutions, protective solutions, ship lay-up services, workwear design and manufacturing, office solutions, and the list is growing.
For further information please contact:
GAC Jordan
Ship Services: 5690891 ext 8401
Logistics Services: 5690892 ext. 8201
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Nabih Al Momaiz
Account Manager
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Tel: +9626 461 1014
Fax: +9626 461 1018
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