Rak Logistics Wins 2011 Maersk Line Platinum Award in Dubai

Online, June 3, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Rak Logistics has won 2011 Maersk line platinum award on 18 April 2012 in Dubai at The Monarch hotel.

Over 100 experts involved in the maritime sector gathered at the Maersk Shipping awards on 18 April 2012 in Dubai at The Monarch Hotel to celebrate those companies making great strides to shape and improve the environmental legacy of shipping.

The awards ceremony was opened by Mr Lars Nielsen, Maersk Managing Director for UAE Oman and Iran, highlighting the efforts and contributions that forwarders as well as key accounts have made to Maersk shipping line during past year in a competitive and challenging year.

During the ceremony RAK Logistics LLC, famous for its strong presence in the sea freight sector, was awarded the Platinum Award for being Maersk Freight Forwarder in 2011, commenting on the award Mr Majed Zambaraji, CEO RAK Logistics, said " we are delighted to be nominated by Maersk shipping line as one of their key partners, this award is a testimonial of the close cooperation and coordination both Maersk and RAK have developed over the years leading to better service and more reliable deliveries to end users".

The Maersk Shipping Line award ceremony reinforces the need for shipping lines to work more closely with forwarders as an extended sales arm to their asset fleet and to see the link between sound business ethics, environmentally sustainable operations and positive long-term business performance.

RAK Logistics move over 50,000 containers cargo per year and, thru their large purchasing power negotiating directly with shipping lines and airlines, obtain preferential rates for their clients. RAK Logistics offers fast transit times at economical prices and have their local experts work with end users and shipping lines to secure space availability and track cargo to ensure products arrive on time.