GAC South Africa Global reach. Local expertise.

GAC South Africa
Global reach. Local expertise.
Bunker trading
Cash to master
Crew welfare
Dry bulk services
Dry docking support
Liner agency
Offshore supply assistance
Owners matters
Owners protecting agency
Ship agency
Ship spares logistics
Tanker agency
Services Include

GAC in South Africa
Global reach, local expertise
South Africa is one of the fastest growing countries, with the
most advanced economy on the African continent. Established
since 1998, GAC South Africa is part of the GAC Group, a
leading global provider of shipping, logistics and marine and
related services, with an integrated network of more than 300
offices worldwide.
Comprehensive coverage, extensive services
From its offices in Durban, Richards Bay, Saldanha Bay and head
office in Cape Town, GAC South Africa provides a full range
of port agency services to vessels calling at all major ports in
the country, as well as in neighbouring Namibia. At all West,
East and South African ports and the Indian Ocean islands,
GAC Bunker Fuels, based in Cape Town, can arrange for quality
fuels and lubricants at the most competitive prices through its
accounts with all major oil companies in South Africa.
changing needs of in-port vessels are managed promptly and
professionally. GAC South Africa fully complies with ISPS and
other local regulations.
Quality assurance
The key characteristic aimed for in every respect of the
company’s activity is quality. Thus, GAC always strives to
continuously improve and develop the services provided.
All GAC South Africa offices have achieved ISO 9001:2000
accreditation.
Professional and experienced team
Staffed by a strong team of professionals with extensive
experience, GAC South Africa is conversant with all kinds of
cargoes from iron ore and coal through crude, products and
chemicals to vehicles, livestock, general cargo and containers.
In particular, the Cape Town office specialises in service and
support to the offshore industry, including FPSOs, for repairs,
maintenance, crew changes and storing. Vessels can be serviced
either in port or Off Port Limits.
IT strengths and capabilities
To ensure reliable communication and effective reporting
for its Principals, GAC South Africa is continuously updating
its IT infrastructure. GACAgent, GAC’s own port agency
software, coupled with robust network, firewall and backup
applications, ensures that operations data is captured
efficiently. Additionally, mobile communications for ship-side
staff help to provide optimum levels of attention and ensure the

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Strategic locations
More and more vessel owners and managers are choosing
GAC to act as their port agent in the key ports of Cape Town,
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Durban, Richards Bay and Saldanha Bay.
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Cape Town
Since the young Prince Alfred tipped the first load of rubble for
the building of the Alfred basin in 1860, the port of Cape Town
has developed into one of southern Africa’s most important
links to foreign trade. Strategically situated on the main sea
route around Africa, the port of Cape Town is a world class
port, serving NIGERIA
as a key location for repairs.
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Durban
The port of Durban Calabar is the busiest on the African continent,
and is South Port Africa’s main general cargo and container port.
Strategically Harcourt placed on the world Douala shipping routes, the port plays
a pivotal role in foreign trade. Like Cape Town, Durban is a
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world class port frequently CAMEROON
used for repairs.
EQUATORIAL GUINEA
Richards Bay Libreville
Since its Port opening, Gentil the Port of Richards Bay has expanded
rapidly, with the establishment GABON of one new berth every 18
Pointe Noire
Cabinda (Angola)
Essungo
Lombo
Palanca
Lobito
Benguela
Namibe
(formerly Mocamedes)
Foz do Cunene
Soyo
Kiame
Luanda
CENTRAL AFRICAN
EMPIRE
Malongo (Angola)
ANGOLA
Alexandre
(formerly Tombwa)
DEM. REP.
OF CONGO
ZAMBIA
RWANDA
EGYPT
SUDAN
UGANDA
BURUNDI
TANZANIA
Port Sudan
months on average, proudly fulfilling its aim of becoming
South Africa’s leading port in terms of cargo volumes. One of
the port’s inherent strengths is its deep water infrastructure and
ability to accommodate large bulk vessels, with a maximum
permissible draft of 17.5 m. The high tech state-of-the-art
terminal infrastructure allows for ERITREA
high speed, high volume
cargo handling and a fast turnaround of vessels.
Saldanha Bay
Djibuti
The Port of Saldanha is located on the west coast of South
Africa, about 60 nautical miles north of
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Cape Town. Saldanha
has evolved from a fishing harbour in the early 1970s to a
deep-water port today, where the export of iron ore is its core
function. The discharge/loading and ETHIOPIA
storage of crude oil is
another key activity. The port is equipped with six concrete
tanks — the biggest in the southern hemisphere — which can
each hold 1 million tonnes of crude oil.
KENYA
MOZAM-
BIQUE
SOMALIA
Mombasa
Dar-es-Salaam
Nacala
Walvis Bay
NAMIBIA
BOTSWANA
ZIMBABWE
Beira
MADA-
GASCAR
Luderitz
Saldanha Bay
Cape Town
SOUTH
AFRICA
Mossel Bay
LESOTHO
SWAZI-
LAND
Durban
Richards
East London
Port Elizabeth
Maputo
Bay
From offices strategically located across southern Africa, GAC provides specialised shipping, logistics and marine services throughout
the region

Specialist in shipping, logistics and
marine services
GAC managers and staff emphasise human dignity as a
core value in our operating philosophy. We value longterm
relationships with business partners, customers and
suppliers and seek win-win solutions to the challenges of
modern business.
GAC’s 8,000 people are found in over 300 offices
worldwide and speak more than 100 languages.
Headquartered in Dubai, the Group is local in action and
global in attitude.
What makes GAC South Africa special?
• Over a decade of local experience
• Professional and experienced team
• Comprehensive coverage
• Outstanding track record with excellent references
• 24/7 operations
• Group Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) policy
Since our establishment by Swedish transport interests in
1956, GAC has grown to become a leading global provider
of shipping, logistics, marine and related services.
GAC Shipping (S.A.) (Pty) Ltd
2nd Floor, Fairweather House 10th Floor, Mansion House Unit 2B Montego Park
176 Sir Lowry Road 12 Field Street Lira Link
Cape Town 8001 Durban 4001 Richards Bay 3900
South Africa South Africa South Africa
Tel +27 21 464 9700 Tel +27 31 305 2156 Tel +27 35 789 8017/8
Fax +27 21 464 9711 Fax +27 31 305 2534 Fax +27 35 789 8019
Email shipping.capetown@gacworld.com Email shipping.durban@gacworld.com Email shipping.richardsbay@gacworld.com
42 Survey House
Sunbird Drive
Langebaan 7357
South Africa
Tel +27 22 772 0032
Fax +27 22 772 0049
Email shipping.saldanhabay@gacworld.com
www.gacworld.com