Leading ship management company Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) has appointed global ship spares logistics specialist GAC Marine Logistics (GML), part of the Dubai-based GAC Group, as one of its key partners to handle marine spares logistics.

Under the contract, GML has been awarded the logistics services to and from Korea and the Middle East for delivery to BSM’s vessels trading around the world. .
The new appointment follows BSM’s objective to streamline its logistics activities after its creation in 2008 by combining four ship management organisations already owned by the Schulte Group into one integrated company.
“We wanted a competitive, quality, service-minded partner capable of providing high and efficient service levels to our customers in a time crucial environment,” said Dr Ruanthi De Silva, BSM group director for supply chain management.
“What we found in GML, with its integrated expertise in ship agency, marine and offshore support as well as logistics capabilities fits the bill perfectly. That GML shares similar professional values with BSM is an added plus which we believe is an important basis for a long-term partnership.”
“We are delighted to have been awarded this contract by BMS; we are highly committed to making this partnership work by delivering the kind of marine logistics services that BMS requires,” says Chris Steibelt, managing director, GAC Marine Logistics. “With GML’s supply chain management expertise, BSM will see better inventory control, reduced costs, improved coordination and better liaison with suppliers.” 
GAC’s 8,000 staff are found in more than 300 offices worldwide and speak more than 100 languages.
Since its establishment by Swedish transport interests in 1956, GAC has grown to become a leading global provider of shipping, logistics, marine and related services.
GAC Marine’s vessels and crews support the offshore oil and gas and construction industries, providing anchor handling, personnel and supply, safety and security, fire and rescue, towage, and ship-to-ship transfer services. GAC Marine’s growing fleet includes high-speed supply boats, tugs, barges, floating cranes and landing craft. The fleet also has a long history of engagement with inshore project cargo transportation and offloading.