Ship Agencies

Inchcape shows strong leadership in response to cruise crisis “Inchcape has been ahead of the curve on key responses to the Covid-19 pandemic and to embrace change for a better…

GAC increases support in Europe with new Hamburg office Dedicated ship agency office to complement GAC Marine Logistics operation Hamburg, Germany: 4 January 2021 –  The GAC Group welcomes 2021 with…

Inchcape marine survey and inspection – everything under control 10 December 2020 Turbulent times are presenting shipowners and operators with a steady stream of new challenges. Inchcape offers cost-effective and…

GAC Sweden further strengthens national coverage with transfer of Mälaragent operations  The move sharpens focus on ship agency services in Mälardalen area Gothenburg, Sweden, 31st August 2020 – Exactly one year after…

Frank about the future Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) CEO Frank Olsen opens up on the challenges of COVID-19, the benefits of a global network, and a fundamental shift in the…

HMRC publishes customs agent list The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is encouraging its members to ensure that they are included on a list of customs agents and fast parcel…

GAC and UniGlobal join forces in Bangladesh GAC has signed a Global Network Agent (GNA) agreement with Dhaka-based Uni-Global Business Ltd. (“UniGlobal”), expanding its coverage in the Indian Subcontinent and…

Hot Port News from GAC 08-May-2020 TERMINAL MAINTENANCE COMPLETE, BERTHING RESUMED Basrah, Iraq PHASED SOFTENING OF LOCKDOWN Pakistan RESTRICTIONS FURTHER EXTENDED Kenya CASH TO MASTER SERVICE SUSPENDED Singapore Terminal maintenance…

GAC Sweden oversees safe arrival of Stockholm’s golden bridge Stockholm, Sweden, 31 March 2020 – A 143 metre long golden bridge (“Guldbron”) that will connect Stockholm’s Gamla Stan island with Södermalm…

“We take care”. A shipagents campaign to promote mega-yacht Italian calls Roma, the 3rd of March 2020 – Italian shipping agents presented today a long standing campaign aimed at promoting…

GAC opens new branch in Hamriyah Free Zone Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 29 January 2020 –  As part of its ongoing expansion strategy, GAC Sharjah has opened a new office in…

Phillips 66 appoints GAC Hub Agency to support marine operations Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 23 January 2020 – GAC Hub Agency has secured a contract with Phillips 66 to support its…

Software for Ship Agents Supported with Digitalisation Grant January 20, 2020 – Software solutions provider Softship has been selected as a ‘pre-approved vendor’ under the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s…

Falling BDI might be worse next week… The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) lost 33 points earlier on today and now stands at 1,355; on a weekly basis the BDI was…

GAC onboard with Moscord digital maritime marketplace Singapore, 25 November 2019  – GAC Marine Logistics (GML) has formed a partnership with maritime e-commerce developer Moscord to provide global last mile…

GAC opens in Gibraltar Gibraltar, 22 November 2019 – As part of its ongoing European growth strategy, the GAC Group has opened an office in Gibraltar to provide shipping and logistics support…

Virgin Voyages appoints GAC as UK cruise agent  Southampton, United Kingdom, 15 November 2019 – Newly-launched US-based cruise line Virgin Voyages has appointed GAC as its UK agent for the vessel Scarlet Lady on…

GAC becomes Aberdeen FC’s first Official Logistics Partner New partnership increases presence in energy sector Aberdeen, 5 November 2019 – Two brands with a global presence, GAC Group and Aberdeen Football…

GearConsult appointed agent for Hydrex and Subsea Industries in Norway Hydrex and Subsea Industries have a new representative agent in Norway. GearConsult AS will represent and support Hydrex services and…

Grupo Stier celebrates its 25th anniversary with reception in the City of London by James Brewer. Ida Stier, founder and chief executive of Grupo Stier, welcomed guests from many sectors…

Listening across generations Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 16 October 2019 – GAC has tapped into the psyche of its younger generation of employees to understand the issues that will drive growth…

September ends with the BDI down @1,823 points; Geopolitics still perplexed! The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) fell 34 points and now stands at 1,823… The Geopolitical situation all over Planet…

GAC wins ShipTek Best Ship Agency Award for second consecutive year GAC has been named the best ship agent in the ShipTek Maritime Awards for the second year running. The…

  Geest Line returns to Portsmouth Eastern Caribbean shipping firm Geest Line is returning to Portsmouth two years after relocating to Dover. The company moved its cargo handling operation to…

Wallem turns to collaborative inboxes to deliver swifter ship agency services Wallem Group is introducing collaborative inboxes to its agency business line, in a move designed to enhance responsiveness in…