GAC scoops Lloyd’s List MEISC Logistics Award for third time in four years

Dubai,  30 October 2013: GAC has won the Logistics category in the Middle East & Indian Subcontinent (MEISC) Awards for the third time in four years. Its success in the 2013 Awards repeats the company’s achievement in 2010 and 2011.

Lloyd’s List is the leading daily newspaper for the maritime industry
covering all sectors of the shipping world including Tankers, Containers,
Ports and Dry Bulk. Its MEISC Awards celebrate maritime achievements in the Middle East and South East Asia.

Lars Bergstrom, GAC’s Group Vice President – Middle East says: “We are
delighted to be among the winners on these prestigious awards again. The
Middle East and Indian Subcontinents are key markets for us, and GAC is
committed to providing excellent logistical support to clients and
creating tailored solutions for specific needs.”

Andrew Leach, GAC’s Group Vice President – Indian Subcontinent, adds: “Our
success comes from our commitment to work as partners with clients to
provide solutions that have a real positive impact on their revenue and
business. Winning the MEISC Logistics Award was only possible with the
dedication, skills, market intelligence and local connection of our
regional teams.”

Notable projects handled over the past year include:

* GAC Bahrain and GAC Saudi Arabia beating the challenges of limited
infrastructure to deliver 212 tonnes of cargo to a deep water rig in Duba,
Saudi Arabia;

* GAC India helping a key client slash delivery cycle times by 40%;

* GAC Pakistan working with port authorities to facilitate in-port loading
for a vessel returning support boats weighing 1500 MT each to China;

* GAC India seamlessly relocated goods from a remote hill station,
accessible only via steep roads, to the UK.

GAC is the world’s leading provider of global Shipping, Logistics and
Marine services.

For more information, go to www.gac.com.