28 August 2008
MUSCAT -- Maersk Line hosted its Annual Award 2008 night in honour of the support, loyalty and commitment it received from its customers in Oman at Shangri La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa's yesterday. The glittering event started with a welcome address by Kapil Mehta, Country Manager, Maersk Oman, followed by a speech by Robert Uggla, Managing Director, Maersk UAE, Oman and Qatar.
Awards were then presented to the prominent customers of Maersk Line within Oman. Customers were representatives from local business houses, multinational corporations, freight forwarders, logistics providers and traders from Oman. Platinum Awards were presented to the top supporters of Maersk Line, namely Octal Petrochemicals, Al Khan Foodstuffs, Al Jebali Trading and Meridian Shipping & Trading Co.
This was followed by a number of Gold Awards given out to some of the other big Maersk Line customers, including Rasa Trading Co, Reliance Freight systems, Sohar Aluminium Co, Saud Bahwan Automotive, Oman Polypropylene, National Biscuits Industries Ltd, Fairtrade and Jazeera Tube Mills.
The evening continued onto an extravaganza of fun, live entertainment, music and dining on a fine array of the finest cuisine. Most importantly, it was an occasion for socialising. The evening was interspersed with spot prizes and special gifts for participants. In his address, Uggla, spoke about the 80 years of service provided by Maersk Line and gave a brief snap-shot of its history; from the start-up of a liner service in July, 1928, which transformed into a full-fledged container service by 1975. He thanked the customers for their support in helping to make the 80 years of successful service possible.
Uggla pointed out that Maersk Line has the widest network in the region. "With more volumes at profitable rate levels, we will see more allocation and more direct services, with better transit times", he said. He concluded by assuring the audience that with the new and strengthened organisation in place, their clients will see faster response times and improved service levels.
Maersk Line is part of the A P Moller -- Maersk Group, which has more than 110,000 employees in more than 125 countries around the world. They are one of the leading liner shipping companies in the world, serving customers all over the globe. With a fleet numbering more than 500 container vessels and more than 1,400,000 containers, they offer reliable and comprehensive worldwide coverage. The company's feeder vessels, trucks and dedicated trains allow them to offer a unique concept of door-to-door service.
Maersk Line in Oman has partnered with Omzest Group of Companies and currently has 3 offices. The head office is located in the commercial hub -- Muscat. The branch offices are located in Sohar and Salalah. First established in 1999, in Muscat, the presence of Maersk Line in Oman has grown from strength to strength over the last 9 years. The start up of the office in Sohar in 2007 is the latest feather in their cap.
Maersk Line is the largest share holder of export volumes from Oman and amongst the top 5 carriers for imports into Oman. It is the only shipping company to have its own office in the country, connected online with all Maersk offices world-wide, so as to offer customers a truly global and world- class service.
MUSCAT -- Maersk Line hosted its Annual Award 2008 night in honour of the support, loyalty and commitment it received from its customers in Oman at Shangri La's Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa's yesterday. The glittering event started with a welcome address by Kapil Mehta, Country Manager, Maersk Oman, followed by a speech by Robert Uggla, Managing Director, Maersk UAE, Oman and Qatar.
Awards were then presented to the prominent customers of Maersk Line within Oman. Customers were representatives from local business houses, multinational corporations, freight forwarders, logistics providers and traders from Oman. Platinum Awards were presented to the top supporters of Maersk Line, namely Octal Petrochemicals, Al Khan Foodstuffs, Al Jebali Trading and Meridian Shipping & Trading Co.
This was followed by a number of Gold Awards given out to some of the other big Maersk Line customers, including Rasa Trading Co, Reliance Freight systems, Sohar Aluminium Co, Saud Bahwan Automotive, Oman Polypropylene, National Biscuits Industries Ltd, Fairtrade and Jazeera Tube Mills.
The evening continued onto an extravaganza of fun, live entertainment, music and dining on a fine array of the finest cuisine. Most importantly, it was an occasion for socialising. The evening was interspersed with spot prizes and special gifts for participants. In his address, Uggla, spoke about the 80 years of service provided by Maersk Line and gave a brief snap-shot of its history; from the start-up of a liner service in July, 1928, which transformed into a full-fledged container service by 1975. He thanked the customers for their support in helping to make the 80 years of successful service possible.
Uggla pointed out that Maersk Line has the widest network in the region. "With more volumes at profitable rate levels, we will see more allocation and more direct services, with better transit times", he said. He concluded by assuring the audience that with the new and strengthened organisation in place, their clients will see faster response times and improved service levels.
Maersk Line is part of the A P Moller -- Maersk Group, which has more than 110,000 employees in more than 125 countries around the world. They are one of the leading liner shipping companies in the world, serving customers all over the globe. With a fleet numbering more than 500 container vessels and more than 1,400,000 containers, they offer reliable and comprehensive worldwide coverage. The company's feeder vessels, trucks and dedicated trains allow them to offer a unique concept of door-to-door service.
Maersk Line in Oman has partnered with Omzest Group of Companies and currently has 3 offices. The head office is located in the commercial hub -- Muscat. The branch offices are located in Sohar and Salalah. First established in 1999, in Muscat, the presence of Maersk Line in Oman has grown from strength to strength over the last 9 years. The start up of the office in Sohar in 2007 is the latest feather in their cap.
Maersk Line is the largest share holder of export volumes from Oman and amongst the top 5 carriers for imports into Oman. It is the only shipping company to have its own office in the country, connected online with all Maersk offices world-wide, so as to offer customers a truly global and world- class service.
By Staff Reporter
© Oman Daily Observer 2008
