Organised by the prominent supply chain and transportation publications of ITP, the largest business and consumer magazine publisher in the Middle East, the Supply Chain and Transport Awards endeavour to acknowledge the most outstanding transportation and logistics firms in the region that have gone above and beyond in terms of innovation and industry contribution. The Awards aim to set the gold standard for the Middle East's transportation and logistics industry.
The winners of 15 categories, selected by an independent panel consisting of renowned industry figures, were presented with their prizes at a prestigious gala dinner held at the Fairmont Hotel in Dubai, UAE.
Jan Farnelid, GAC Group Vice President, Human Resources, who received the award for "Outstanding Contribution to Training" on behalf of the company, said: "Investing in human capital is tantamount to investing in the future of GAC. The GAC Corporate Academy creates a platform where our people can develop skills critical to their personal and professional growth through harnessing the power of eLearning in cross-cultural, cross-borders settings."
"Clinching this award is testament to our clients' recognition and appreciation of our shipping services. We wish to thank our customers and the judges of the Supply Chain and Transport Awards for this recognition, which will motivate us to achieve even higher standards in the industry," said Capt Dan Hjalmarsson, Managing Director, GAC Dubai as he received the "Shipping Agent of the Year" award.
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GAC clinches top shipping and training titles at the first Middle East Supply Chain and Transport Awards
- United Arab Emirates: Thursday, June 07 - 2007 at 10:52
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Global shipping and logistics services provider, GAC has won the coveted 'Shipping Agent of the Year' award and a special Judge's award for 'Outstanding Contribution to Training' at the inaugural Supply Chain and Transport Awards (SCATA) 2007 held in Dubai last week.
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About GAC GroupThe GAC Group (GAC) is the world's largest independent shipping, logistics and marine services provider, with over 260 offices worldwide. Established in 1956, GAC's core business covers three key areas - shipping, logistics and marine services. The GAC brand reflects value for money, quality, continuity, innovation and global reach. GAC employs more than 7,300 people worldwide. The GAC Group corporate head office is in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates.
About GAC Shipping
GAC Shipping is a leading provider of global port and hub agency services. In addition to ship's agency, GAC Shipping offers an extensive range of specialised services such as Bunker Supplies, Ship-to-Ship Transfers, Canal Transit and Ship Supply Services. GAC Shipping also acts as correspondents for most International Group P&I Clubs. GAC Shipping today represents the interests of more than 3,500 Principals worldwide and attends to over 30,000 vessels annually.
About the GAC Corporate Academy
The GAC Corporate Academy (GCA) offers learning opportunities to GAC employees around the world. The Academy is an online university that enables participants to enhance their work skills and fast-track their professional development in a learning environment that transcends borders and cost restraints.
The Academy has been designed to maximise the potential of talented GAC employees, and give them the opportunity to grow through harnessing the power of eLearning in cross-cultural settings. By encouraging employees to take a proactive interest in their own professional development, GCA fosters a culture of lifelong learning.
GCA offers programmes in Leadership Development, Professional Development and a unique GAC Professional Induction programme for newcomers to the GAC world. Participants select a combination of courses best suited to their professional goals. All GCA courses are facilitated by certified industry and professional specialists to ensure participants gain exposure to contemporary and emerging trends both within and beyond the GAC World.
The GCA programmes make the most of technology to eliminate geographical and cost constraints, operating through a sophisticated Learning Management System environment where participants join a virtual classroom.
For more information about the GCA, visit www.gacacademy.com
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Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News EditorThursday, June 07 - 2007 at 10:52 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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