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Maersk Logistics and UOWD sign collaborative partnership

  • United Arab Emirates: Monday, August 04 - 2008 at 10:17
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Maersk Logistics signed a collaborative agreement with the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) to build an ongoing partnership working towards commercial benefits and enhancement of knowledge.

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The agreement forges initiatives such as collaborative research projects, graduate recruitment, guest lectures by Maersk Logistics and intellectual capital sharing.

The agreement was signed by Mr. Raymi van der Spek, Vice-President (Administration), University of Wollongong in Dubai and Mr. Klaus Dahl Tindborg, Managing Director of Maersk Logistics Middle East Area.

The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD), established in 1993, is one of the UAE's oldest and most prestigious universities with a proud, Australian heritage.

Today, as an independent UAE institution of higher education, UOWD attracts students not just from the UAE and Australia, but from all over the world. Approximately 2,500 students comprising more than 80 nationalities are currently enrolled at UOWD and enjoy a quality academic experience.

Maersk Logistics provides responsive, customised solutions which integrate supply chain, warehousing and distribution, or multi-mode transport needs. A recognised leader in the international logistics market, Maersk Logistics has over 7,000 dedicated employees who are available to support businesses from over 200 offices in more than 90 countries.

Maersk Logistics is part of the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group which employs more than 110,000 people in over 130 countries. Besides shipping, the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group is involved in the exploration for and production of oil and gas, retail, shipbuilding and other related industries.
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For further information please contact:
Jay Jayatilaka
Manager, Marketing
University of Wollongong in Dubai
Room 3-03, Block 15, Dubai Knowledge Village
P.O. Box 20183
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971 4 367 2445 (Direct)
Phone: +971 4 367 2400 (Operator)
Fax: +971 4 367 2760

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