Dubai-headquartered GAC Group has partnered with SME Logistics Holding to open its first ever office in Vietnam as part of the company’s continued expansion in Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific region. The office, located in Ho Chi Minh, supports customers at ports along the Saigon River with an integrated portfolio of shipping, logistics and marine services to a wide range of sectors, including dry and liquid bulk, container shipping and offshore energy.
“We have been active in Vietnam for many years through our work with local partners and agents, but the time is now right to set up our own operational office in Vietnam,” says Daniel Nordberg, GAC’s Group Vice President, Asia Pacific & Indian Subcontinent. “The combination of our global network with the strong local presence and know-how of SME Logistics will mark a new chapter for us to better serve our customers and deliver their strategy,
The launch of the new facility comes in response to growing customer demand for shipping and logistics services in the region, as well as providing an opportunity to support exploration, production and maintenance operations for Vietnam’s burgeoning offshore wind farm projects.
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