GAC, a leading provider of shipping, logistics, marine and related services, today (March 25) launched GAC Ship Lay-up Solutions (Glus), a new service package tailor-made to help owners/operators cut down on freight costs.

The package is designed to help businesses avoid non-profitable journeys, and reduce wear & tear, fuel consumption and insurance premiums during periods of low demand.

When demand for ocean freight is low and rates are depressed, laying-up a vessel can be the best option during the idle period.

Under the umbrella of its shipping services and solutions, GAC is now offering vessel owners/operators and ship management companies fully-customisable, cost-effective solutions for laying-up vessels around the world.

Glus offers its customers a choice of lay-up locations around the world as well as a comprehensive range of maintenance services for their vessel’s lay-up period.

Glus provides a fully tailored package to meet the requirements of every client and their specific vessel in their area of trade.

“It’s all about the customers’ ease of use and benefits,” said Christer Sjodoff, group vice president, GAC Solutions.

“In these challenging times, it is more important than ever for GAC to be there for its customers, providing cost-effective solutions to help them weather the storms of the global economy,” he added.

In addition to providing ship agency, supplies services and logistics, the Glus range of secure, safe and cost effective services include lay-up preparation and documentation, safety and security advice, maintenance and inspection of machinery and equipment, as well as regular monitoring of vessel moorings and safe berth. – TradeArabia News Service