SCOTLAND's Grangemouth has become the base of a joint venture between, GAC, the Arab forwarder and Forth Logistics Marine Services (FLMS).
GAC, Forth Logistics join in Scotland to provide moorings, terminals SCOTLAND's Grangemouth has become the base of a joint venture between, GAC, the Arab forwarder and Forth Logistics Marine Services (FLMS). The partnership will provide mooring and related terminal services around the UK on the back of a long-term contract in the River Forth with an oil major producer to be announced later in the year. According to GAC UK managing director, Herman Jorgensen, the winning combination will provide "safe, strong operations with unrivalled 24/7 customer focus". The pairing combines FLMS's years of marine experience with GAC's expertise and reputation for integrity as the leading ship agent in the UK and in the River Forth. Said Mr Jorgensen: "This is an exciting time for us as we enter the relatively new market of integrated terminal services. We're not just adapting to industry change, but leading it." The fleet of six line handling vessels includes two new Alnmaritec Wave Handler vessels currently being built. Three more are en route from Qatar and a sixth is coming from Australia. Said FLMS managing director Sandy McPhail: "Ensuring vessels are tied up securely to the jetty is a critical part of the operation and can present unique challenges during strong winds and fast tidal currents."
