MAERSK, world's largest container shipping company, has appointed Dubai-based GAC to provide husbandry services, such as agency functions, marine and crew transport in South China, for its vessels calling at Hong Kong.
Under the two-year contract, which commenced in July, GAC will handle more than 1,000 calls by Maersk Line and MCC vessels per year at all ports and terminals in Hong Kong.
"We chose GAC to handle our husbandry requirements in Hong Kong based on its established track record in ship agency as well as our shared corporate ethos of delivering on promised performance," said Maersk's Far East procurement director Danny Chen.
Said GAC Hong Kong chief Thomas Okbo: "When Maersk Line wanted to outsource its husbandry operation in Hong Kong, we put together a dedicated team. With 40 years of agency experience in Hong Kong, we have what it takes to meet their needs."
Copenhagen-based Maersk Line operates 608 containerships and has 374 offices in 116 countries. The company employs 7,100 seafarers and 25,500 land-based employees.
WORLD SHIPPING
10 July 2015 - 19:34
Maersk appoints GAC for agency, husbandry services in Hong Kong
MAERSK, world's largest container shipping company, has appointed Dubai-based GAC to provide husbandry services, such as agency functions, marine and crew transport in South China, for its vessels calling at Hong Kong.
WORLD SHIPPING
10 July 2015 - 19:34
Maersk appoints GAC for agency, husbandry services in Hong Kong
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