Dubai: Manchester United Soccer Schools (MUSS) have appointed UAE-based GAC Logistics as its official logistics supplier. Under the agreement, GAC will provide global logistics services to support MUSS' coaching programmes and events held around the world.
With established programmes in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Dubai and USA, Manchester United Soccer Schools conduct authentic and unique soccer coaching clinics which draw thousands of young players each year who aspire to 'Learn to play the United Way'.
The first batch of shipments recently completed under the agreement involved the movement of football training kits and equipment to destinations in Sweden, United States and Macau for a series of summer coaching clinics.
Bill Hill, Group Vice President, Logistics Services, says, "Managing the logistics for Manchester United Soccer Schools - the world's biggest sporting club - goes beyond moving products from Point A to B. It gives us the opportunity to play our part in facilitating the development of sport education."
Manchester United Soccer Schools Director, Emma Savage says the partnership with GAC has started on a very positive note with the smooth handling of some time-sensitive shipments. "We have been very impressed with the way the team at GAC Manchester developed the most expedient and cost efficient way for each delivery."
"The MUSS programmes attract global interest and we are constantly looking to find partners that can support our international expansion objectives. With the GAC partnership in place, we can now work with their international logistics network to help fulfil these ambitions." she added.
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About the GAC Group
The GAC Group (GAC) is the world's largest independent shipping, logistics and marine services provider, with over 260 offices worldwide.
Established in 1956, GAC's core business covers three key areas - shipping, logistics and marine services. The GAC brand reflects value for money, quality, continuity, innovation and global reach.
GAC employs more than 7,300 people worldwide. The GAC Group corporate head office is in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. For more information about GAC, visit www.gacworld.com
About GAC Logistics
GAC Logistics specialises in a full range of supply chain and logistics solutions. These include air and sea freight, warehousing and distribution, road transportation, project logistics, global marine logistics, and international moving and courier services.
GAC Logistics operates an integrated worldwide network, serving international manufacturers, distributors and retailers from the fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), textiles, pharmaceutical, automotive, electronics, entertainment, as well as oil and gas industries.
About Manchester United Soccer SchoolsManchester United Soccer Schools were created by the Club as a way of extending the reach of Manchester United's world beating coaching techniques and to bring the pure thrill of football and learning soccer skills and techniques to young players of all abilities and backgrounds.
Manchester United Soccer Schools have worked with over 90,000 children from 47 different countries around the world since it was established in 1999.
All coaches are trained in the specific coaching techniques which are unique to Manchester United and all hold English FA or UEFA coaching qualifications.
Manchester United Soccer Schools is owned and operated by Manchester United Merchandising Limited (MUML). MUML is based at Old Trafford, and is wholly owned by Nike Inc. For more information about Manchester United Soccer Schools, please visit: www.manutdsoccerschools.com
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