News
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[14-09-2009]
Revamp of AEC4 and AEC5
UASC is pleased to announce the revamp of AEC4 and AEC5 service effective October 2009.[21-05-2009]
United Arab Shipping Company, Officially introduces new designations to its Executive Management
The Board of Directors of UASC announced during its meeting on May 21, 2009, the designation of Mr. Jorn Hinge as the new President and Chief Executive Officer for the Company,[28-01-2009]
UASC Launches IMR (ISC - Middle East - Red Sea Service)
UASC launches a new service IMR (ISC – Middle East – Red Sea Service) covering Pakistan & India to Arabian Gulf and Red Sea destinations. It similarly connects Arabian Gulf to Red Sea Destinations.[24-12-2008]
UASC combines its current MIX and SINA services creating the MINA (Middle East - Indian Sub Continent
UASC combines its current MIX and SINA services creating the MINA (Middle East - Indian Sub Continent - North America) Service.UASC is pleased to announce the launch of the MINA (Middle East - Indian Sub Continent - North America) Service that will combine its current MIX and SINA services.[11-11-2008]
Orange provides technology solution to UASC
Orange Business Solutions has implemented its latest technology solutions to connect the global offices of United Arab Shipping Company (UASC).[10-11-2008]
UASC takes delivery of new ship ''Al Rawdah''
United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) received its eighth and last A7 ship, at a ceremony held at the Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) shipyard in Ulsan (South Korea).The latest A7 “Al Rawdah” will fly the Qatari flag and is being deployed on the Asia-Midlle East-Europe container route. Captain Ahmed Yousef Al Mas, Asst. Chairman for Seaports (Customs & Ports General authority) Qatar, named the ship “Al Rawdah” and officially took delivery of the vessel.[29-10-2008]
UASC celebrates the Naming & Delivery of its 7th new A7 ship M.V. ''AL HILAL''
United Arab Shipping Company (UASC), owned by six Arabian Gulf States (Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and U.A.E.) celebrated the naming and delivery of its 7th new A7 ship at a specially organized ceremony held at HHI, Ulsan in Korea on Thursday, 18th September, 2008. The naming and delivery ceremony took place in the presence of a number of distinguished guests of the UASC group and key officials of HHI shipyard.[06-08-2008]
UASC takes delivery of new ship M.V. ''JAZAN''
United Arab Shipping Company (UASC), owned by six Arabian Gulf States (Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and U.A.E.) formally took delivery of its new ship at a specially organized delivery and naming ceremony held at Ulsan in Korea on Friday, 25th July, 2008. The ceremony was well attended by key officials of UASC and HHI.[29-06-2008]
UASC in biggest newbuilding contract worth USD 1.5 bln.
United Arab Shipping Company S.A.G. announced the signing of a newbuilding contract for nine 13,100 teus ships (A13) with Samsung Heavy Industries. The contract constitutes the biggest containership newbuilding order ever placed by a GCC owned company, and is valued in excess of USD 1.5 bln.[25-06-2008]
