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GAC Opens Namibia Office

Jun 01, 2016

GAC has launched its own operation in Namibia in response to growing demand from our oil & gas customers and increasing cargo trade between the country and neighbouring South Africa, as well as other African nations.The formation of GAC…

GAC Names Arrieta O&G Director for S. America

May 18, 2016

GAC North America has signaled its strategic focus on the South American oil and gas sector with the appointment of Carlos Arrieta as Regional Commercial Director – Oil and Gas, responsible for developing its network of agents and general cargo throughout the region…

New Appointments at GAC

Apr 25, 2016

GAC at Dubai announced two new appointments within its Group Management team.Håkan Wester takes on the new role of Group Vice President – Strategy & Planning, and is charged with coordination and supporting the implementation of GAC strategy…

GAC India Names Delaney Managing Director

Apr 04, 2016

Mark Delaney has been appointed Managing Director of GAC India, following the retirement of Paul Haegeman who has held the position since September 2004. Delaney, now responsible for overseeing the continued growth of GAC’s shipping and logistics businesses in India…

GAC Host Sport Relief Celebrities for Safety at Sea Training

Mar 10, 2016

Six celebrities swapping the comforts of the studio for five days at sea, as they attempt to sail around the UK on the BT Sport Relief Challenge: Hell on High Seas, have been prepared for the challenge at the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI)…

GAC, HOYER Group Join Forces

Mar 09, 2016

The HOYER Group, a  leading bulk logistics providers, has appointed GAC as its official agency partner in 17 countries in the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa. A traditional independent family business since 1946, HOYER is one…

GAC Appoints Two Hub Managers at Houston

Mar 08, 2016

Jessy Karam-Castillo has been appointed as GAC’s dedicated Alliance Representative for the Chevron Shipping account, based in Houston. Her appointment comes after the retirement of Chris Steibelt, after 29 years with the GAC Group, most recently based at Chevron HQ in San Ramon…

Vallur Appointed Group Vendor Manager, GAC’s Oil & Gas

Feb 22, 2016

GAC has reinforced its long-term commitment to the oil & gas industry with the addition of a Group Vendor Manager to its dedicated Oil & Gas team.Based at the Corporate HQ in Jebel Ali, Dubai, Madhu Vallur, oversees third party suppliers and agents GAC works with to support the sector…

GAC’s Meena Wins IMC Golden Shield Award

Jan 28, 2016

The International Maritime Club presented Meena Mathews, GAC’s Regional P&I Manager for the Middle East, with its Excellence in Marine Claims Management accolade at the IMC Excellence Awards ceremony at the Ocean Blue in Sharjah, UAE, this week…

GAC Dubai Wins Group HSSE Award

Jan 13, 2016

GAC Dubai’s introduction of a suite of practical innovations to improve safety in working conditions and reduce the company’s carbon footprint has won it the Group Chairman’s Award for HSSE (Health, Safety, Security and Environment) Excellence for 2015…

Management Changes at GAC

Jan 02, 2016

Four managers from the GAC Group start 2016 with a new challenge as they take on new roles for the global provider of shipping, logistics and marine services.Peter Österman moves to his native Sweden to take on the new role of Commercial Manager – Shipping for Denmark…

Injured Veterans Back on Water, Courtesy GAC

Dec 18, 2015

Military veterans will soon have another outlet to channel and share their experiences, on a restored wooden yacht in California, thanks in part to GAC worldwide.The GAC Group’s five regions have donated to support the Wooden Boats For…

GAC celebrates 30 years in India

Dec 16, 2015

GAC India has celebrated 30 years of operation in the country with an event held at the Trident, Bandra Kurla Complex.GAC Shipping (India) Pvt. Ltd. was the first GAC office to open in the Indian Subcontinent. Operations began in 1985…

Fernando is GAC's BDM, O&G for Middle East

Nov 06, 2015

Ahead of next week’s Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC), global shipping, logistics and marine services provider GAC Group has announced the appointment of Shanaka Fernando as Regional Business Development Manager…

GAC to Showcase Bespoke Services for Gas Carriers at Gastech

Oct 26, 2015

GAC is showcasing its full range of ship agency and related services for gas carriers at the Gastech, where GAC’s groundbreaking ‘HullWiper’ ROV system will also be on display. Launched in late 2013, the HullWiper Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) system offers an eco-friendly…

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