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Global Services<br />
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Global<br />
logic<br />
Hub Agency<br />
Many ship owners and operators want to work more efficiently with<br />
ship agents on a global or regional basis. <strong>GAC</strong>’s Global Hub Services<br />
(GHS) utilise the Group’s experience and expertise to control and<br />
reduce port call related expenses for our customers.<br />
Hub Agency<br />
Bunker Supplies<br />
Spares Management<br />
Information and IT Services<br />
<strong>GAC</strong> Solutions<br />
Spares Management<br />
For ship spares when and where they’re needed, there’s nothing quite<br />
like <strong>GAC</strong> Marine Logistics’ global ship spares supply chain management<br />
solution. This innovative supplier-to-vessel service ensures fast and<br />
dependable delivery of ship spares and marine parts worldwide to your<br />
entire fleet. <strong>GAC</strong> takes responsibility for the entire process, from<br />
source to final destination, providing you with complete peace of mind.<br />
It’s ideal both for a planned flow of components and emergency<br />
deliveries.<br />
GHS comprises the Global Disbursement Centre based in Dubai,<br />
supported by four regional Hub Agency Centres located in the<br />
United States, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates and<br />
Singapore.<br />
Key services include:<br />
• Port disbursement account (D/A) checking, negotiation and<br />
validation<br />
• Online access to live and archived Port D/A data, SOF and cargo<br />
details<br />
• Immediate statistical / KPI reporting<br />
• Centralised accounting / billing<br />
• Controlling bank transfer and currency exchange rate charges<br />
• Operational support from Hub Agency Centres<br />
• Documentation storage<br />
Information and IT Services<br />
Start your port calls at www.gac.com to locate the <strong>GAC</strong> contacts<br />
and port information you’ll need. The site also provides access to<br />
HotPortNews, our daily bulletin on conditions in ports worldwide.<br />
It’s a convenient way to stay up to date on everything from tariff<br />
changes and local exchange rates to storm alerts and sea crimes<br />
warnings. Once in port, follow disbursements and operational<br />
events through <strong>GAC</strong>’s web-based operations software.<br />
Saving you time and money<br />
GHS has been delivering Hub Agency services since the early 1990s,<br />
representing some of the world’s leading ship owners and operators.<br />
Bunker Supplies<br />
High-quality bunkers and lubricants to ISO standards, competitive<br />
prices, worldwide availability - <strong>GAC</strong> Bunker Fuels has all the<br />
ingredients for an effective global fuel management programme.<br />
We’re available 24/7 in major bunkering locations like Houston,<br />
Connecticut, London, Cairo, Dubai, Colombo, and Singapore and in<br />
dozens of other places - from the Black Sea to the Java Sea, and<br />
from the Gulf of Guinea to the Gulf of Mexico. Add one other<br />
ingredient: information. <strong>GAC</strong> keeps you updated on price trends,<br />
port restrictions and the availability of fuels and lubricants in ports<br />
worldwide.<br />
<strong>GAC</strong> Solutions<br />
Through a new business area, <strong>GAC</strong> Solutions, and in conjunction<br />
with first-class manufacturers in various fields, <strong>GAC</strong> is pioneering<br />
the introduction of innovative new products for the marine industry.<br />
Its portfolio ranges from maritime security sevices, to weather<br />
routing solutions which benefit ship owners and operators.
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