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Abu Dhabi Shipping Agency (ADSA) (ID: 12327)
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Abu Dhabi Shipping Agency - Home Page Abu Dhabi Shipping Agency Abu Dhabi Shipping Agency (ADSA) was established in 1979, originally as a Commercial Agency House, intent on providing a 'total package of freight solutions' to governmental, quasi-governmental departments and various trading houses in the city. Over the years, the success of ADSA has witnessed rapid diversification and the introduction of other services such as: Liner Agency of major Internationally renowned Shipping Lines and Tramp Vessels, International Freight Forwarding by Air and Sea, Custom Clearance & Delivery, Project Cargo Forwarding & Handling, Business Moving, International & Local Removals, Fairs and Exhibition Logistic Services, Warehousing and Storage, General Cargo Sales Agency for Airlines & Self-Storage Facilities. The total package concept was further enhanced by the appointment as Chief Agents of a major Indian Government-owned General Insurance Agency. Hence, the company is now in a position to offer its clients all major marine underwriting and general cargo cover, plus motor, personal accident & fire cover. The Mission Statement of ADSA is: o A ppreciation of the adage that Customer is King o D evotion to provide the very best service to our Customers o S incerity in all dealing with Customers o A ccuracy in every job. To get it right First time, EVERY time The Vision of the Management is to drive ADSA to realize its true potential and to prosper within the framework of ADSA values and sound business practice. 2004 AFG software co. Inc. . BRIEF HISTORY Abu Dhabi Shipping Agency (ADSA) was established in 1979, originally as a Commercial Agency House, intent on providing a 'total package of freight solutions' to governmental, quasi-governmental departments and various trading houses in the city. Over the years, the success of ADSA has witnessed rapid diversification and the introduction of other services such as: Liner Agency of major Internationally renowned Shipping Lines and Tramp Vessels, International Freight Forwarding by Air and Sea, Custom Clearance & Delivery, Project Cargo Forwarding & Handling, Business Moving, International & Local Removals, Fairs and Exhibition Logistic Services, Warehousing and Storage, General Cargo Sales Agency for Airlines & Self-Storage Facilities. The total package concept was further enhanced by the appointment as Chief Agents of a major Indian Government-owned General Insurance Agency. Hence, the company is now in a position to offer its clients all major marine underwriting and general cargo cover, plus motor, personal accident & fire cover. ADSA INTERNATIONAL MOVERS, the removals division of the Company, was established over 20 years' ago. With the large and ever increasing Expatriate market in the Emirates, their aim was to provide a service for the local and international moving industry. Abu Dhabi Shipping Agency LLC was established on 1st July 2004 as a fully owned entity and a subsidiary office in Dubai. The Northern Emirates and Dubai / Jebel Ali in particular, provide immense business opportunities for sustained and substantial growth in this region. The activities in Dubai mirror those in Abu Dhabi in order to maintain sustained synergies between the 2 offices. ADSA is also a Quality-Accredited Organisation, being awarded the coveted ISO 9001-2000 on 2nd August 2001, by Moody International Certification Limited. The Quality Policy of ADSA is: Commitment to constantly meet or exceed customer requirements by providing consistently high quality service and by encouraging continuous improvements in its long term and daily operations through a customer-oriented quality management system. The Vision of the Management is to drive ADSA to realize its true potential and to prosper within the framework of ADSA values and sound business practice. Abu Dhabi Shipping Agency - Activities Our Major Services are: o Shipping Agents o International Freight Forwarding - Air o International Freight Forwarding - Sea o Project Forwarding / Handling o Custom Clearance & Delivery o Business Moving o International Removal o Fairs & Exhibitions Logistic Services o Warehousing and Storage o General Insurance Agents 2004 AFG software co. Inc. . Abu Dhabi Shipping Agency - Shipping Agents SHIPPING AGENTS Key words in our corporate culture are responsibility, reliability, dedication and above all, service to the Customer. Our long experience in this region, has resulted in extraordinary knowledge of local and regional conditions, regulations, port facilities and operating constraints. ADSA have built up a core team of highly trained and motivated shipping agency and transportation specialists who apply their expertise to the advantage of our clients. ADSA ship agency services division, provides a round-the-clock agency services, with shore based staff and duty officer on stand-by 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to ensure fast turn-around and cost-effective port operations for greater owner profitability. The company acts as vessel agent in the UAE, offering the following services: Ship agency (Tanker, Dry, Liner, etc.) Husbandry attendance Stevedoring & Tallying Bunkering Offshore support & Boat services Ship supply services Ship to Ship operations Crew change Cargo Insurance & Inspection ADSA , due to its close rapport with all UAE Port Authorities, is fully capable and committed to provide cost effective and professional Ship Agency Services. 2004 AFG software co. Inc. . Abu Dhabi Shipping Agency - INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT FORWARDING-AIR INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT FORWARDING - AIR ADSA is recognized as a major Freight Forwarder with expertise in Air Freight, both import and export. ADSA acts as a deconsolidation agent and is a Cargo Sales Agent for many International Airlines including, Air France, British Airways, China Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air India, Gulf Air, Emirates, Lufthansa, KLM, Cargolux, Royal Jordanian, Pakistan Airlines, Swiss Air and Das Air. Due to being Cargo Sales Agents, ADSA are able to obtain competitive rates to all destinations served by the above carriers. With a sub office situated at Abu Dhabi airport, it permits ADSA to quickly process any import or export shipment with the utmost ease and efficiency. ADSA are also the Abu Dhabi Agents for EXEL, a premier freight forwarding Company with over 500 offices around the world, enabling ADSA to serve every corner of the globe. Due to our partnerships with all of the above we are in the unique position of being able to offer a worldwide service with competitive rates and efficient handling. 2004 AFG software co. Inc. . Abu Dhabi Shipping Agency - INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT FORWARDING-SEA INTERNATIONAL FREIGHT FORWARDING - SEA Being EXEL s Agents in Abu Dhabi, ADSA has direct access to the massive network of EXEL offices and agents. Due to EXEL s substantial buying power, our customers enjoy excellent rates. ADSA s fundamental objective is to provide a quality service based on personal relationships with our clients. ADSA has therefore developed a full range of multi-modal international transportation services, by air, road and sea, catering to our clients import and export global trading requirement. We provide following services, throughout the Emirates: Door to Door service FCL / LCL handling Consolation and groupage cargo handling Inland transportation Custom clearance 2004 AFG software co. Inc. . Abu Dhabi Shipping Agency - PROJECT FORWARDING PROJECT FORWARDING / HANDLING ADSA has the capability, track record and expertise to coordinate the entire shipside to site movements of all heavy lifts and general cargo for Power Station Generating Equipment, De-Salination Plants & Oil Refineries. Our experienced staff, many of whom have been with the company for over 20 years handling specific project handling assignments, are able to provide guidance and complete management in all aspects of project handling and forwarding. Experienced Master Mariners, to ensure trouble-free and damage-free discharge/loading of high-value cargo, carry out all Shipside Supervision. ADSA also have another distinct advantage. Our sister companies, Al Moherbie Transport and Abnormal Load Engineering (ALE), specializes in the transportation and installation of very heavy plant & equipment and is one of only three internationally recognized Heavy Lift operators in the UAE. Therefore, as a dual operation we are in the unique position of providing first class service in Project handling and forwarding. 2004 AFG software co. Inc. . Abu Dhabi Shipping Agency - CLEARING AND FORWARDING CUSTOM CLEARANCE & DELIVERY ADSA has a large client base, assisting customers with customs clearance and delivery of goods to Abu Dhabi and other Emirates. Whether Air Freight or Sea Freight, in Abu Dhabi or Dubai, whether shipments are food items, mechanical equipment, personal effects, or commercial merchandise, our experienced staff ensures that shipments are Custom cleared accurately and swiftly. 2004 AFG software co. Inc. . Abu Dhabi Shipping Agency - BUSINESS MOVING BUSINESS MOVING With specialist expertise in office and warehouse relocations, ADSA are able to offer a service, which saves business customers both time and unnecessary expense. Forward planning is essential for successful business relocation. It is vital that all items of furniture and electrical equipment are packed correctly and moved to its correct location at the new premises. Our experienced Business Consultants pay particular attention to detail and pre-plan the move considering every aspect of the project. The plans are tailor-made to suit each business requirement to enable the business to still operate during a major relocation with the minimum amount of disruption. ADSA have been the preferred company to relocate some of Abu Dhabi s most prestigious companies, such as the Amiri Flight, Higher Colleges of Technology, National Bank of Abu Dhabi, NPCC and The American Embassy amongst others. 2004 AFG software co. Inc. . Abu Dhabi Shipping Agency - INTERNATIONAL REMOVAL INTERNATIONAL REMOVAL ADSA INTERNATIONAL MOVERS ranks amongst the top three removal companies in the UAE. The movement of household goods both import and export is a substantial feature of the Arabian Gulf. Its expatriate Management and fully trained personnel are fully conversant with all modes of freight. ADSA are members of The Household Goods and Freight Forwarders Association of America and are also the preferred Removal Company for many Corporate accounts in the U.A.E. All staff at ADSA is specially trained in the field of International moving and possesses an in-depth knowledge of emigration and export documentation, advice on moving overseas and transit insurance. Our rigorous staff training ensures continuous improvement. 2004 AFG software co. Inc. . Abu Dhabi Shipping Agency - FAIRS AND EXHIBITIONS FAIRS AND EXHIBITIONS LOGISTIC SERVICES ADSA is a fully accredited ground-handling agent and has acted as such in a sole or subsidiary manner for many international exhibitions, including IDEX 95, the world s foremost Defense Exhibition. Over the years, ADSA have also acted as the Airport handling agent for the many concerts that take place in the Emirates. 2004 AFG software co. Inc. . Abu Dhabi Shipping Agency - WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE ADSA has a substantial warehousing facility in Abu Dhabi situated at Mina Zayed and at Abu Dhabi Airport Cargo Village. Secure warehousing and storage on short or long term basis can be provided for. Loose storage, wooden or steel containerized storage, dangerous or hazardous goods storage and a document archiving facility, are some of the services provided for by ADSA . 2004 AFG software co. Inc. . Abu Dhabi Shipping Agency - GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY ADSA is the Chief Agent in Abu Dhabi of The New India Assurance Company Limited, an Indian Government-owned Insurance Company. New India Assurance was established in India in 1919 by Sir Dorab Tata and is the first fully Indian owned insurance Company. New India is a pioneer among the Indian Companies on various fronts, right from insuring the first domestic airlines in 1946 to satellite insurance in 1990. The latest addition to the list of firsts is the insurance of the INSAT-2E. With a wide range of policies New India has become the largest non-life insurance company not only in India, but also in the Afro-Asian region. Today, New India is spread all over the world, having offices and representations in 23 countries. New India covers Property Insurance, Marine Hull Insurance, Marine Cargo Insurance, Air Transit insurance, Health Insurance as well as Motor Insurance. 2004 AFG software co. Inc. . Chairman (Group) Salem Saif Saqer Al Mehairbi - a senior member of a prominent and indigenous U.A.E family with a diverse portfolio of business interests. Managing Director (Group) Taghreed Al Mehairbi A dynamic family member under whose guidance and vision, the Company has been progressing from strength to strength. General Manager (Group) Capt. Rumi J. Engineer has been actively involved in the Shipping and Freight Forwarding Industry for over 30 years. He has specialist knowledge and expertise in the fields of sea freight, heavy lift project handling and General Management. Finance and Administration Manager (Group) Burgese Parekh is a qualified Chartered Accountant and is responsible for Group Finance and Administration. Air Freight Manager R Guru Murthy has been serving the Airfreight and Shipping Industry for over 20 years in both marketing and operational roles. Sea Freight Manager Venkat Ramani has been serving the Shipping Industry for over 20 years in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai in Operational as well as Marketing roles. International & Local Removal Division Manager Ms Vivien Webb has vast experience in Human Resources and General Management and since the last few years, has been actively involved in the moving industry. Insurance Branch Manager Paul Guzzula is presently on secondment from The New India Assurance Company Ltd., India. Although he has been in the UAE for only a couple of years, he has used his vast knowledge of Insurance and Re-Insurance to greatly increase the client base and Insurance Portfolios. ASSOCIATES OF ADSA 1. AL MOHERBIE THERMOPLAS A company producing PVC pipes and fittings and distributing in UAE and GCC countries for Irrigation and water supply with a turnover in excess of AED 10 Million 2. AL MOHERBIE TRANSPORT A premier transportation Company actively involved in local transportation of over-dimensioned / heavy machinery. Al Moherbie Transport works in tandem with Abnormal Load Engineering, UK, an Internationally reputed Company that specializes in transportation and installation of very heavy plant equipment. ALE is one of only three major Heavy Lift Specialists in the UAE market. The company has an annual turnover in excess of AED 15 Million. 3. INTER GULF Construction and Government Supplies Company dealing in civil construction and supplies of Marine and Handling equipment to Port Authority, Defense etc. with an annual turnover in excess of AED 30 Million. ADSA is a 27 year old Commercial Agency House providing a total package of freight solutions to various trading houses including governmental, quasi-governmental departments. Our quanta of activities are: 1. Liner Agency Pan Asia Line (PAL) NVOCC Indian Sub Continent (ISC) & PG QC Shipping Line & Feeders ISC, PG, Chittagong, Singapore,Port Kelang Ceekay NVOCC Indian Sub Continent (ISC) & KWT/KHI/B Abbas Goodrich NVOCC ISC / Far East / KWT/KHI/B Abbas I I C NVOCC ISC/Singapore & Port Kelang / KWT/KHI/B Abbas Aquarius NVOCC specialized in special equipments - ISC Paramount NVOCC - ISC - KWT/KHI/B Abbas Global Container Line Liner SVC RORO / Container Carrier NSCSA sub agents for Euro Gulf Shipping Jeddah/USA/Canada CP Ships sub agents for Euro Gulf Shipping USA/UK-Europe/MED/Canada Damani Shipping Special Equipment ISC/PG/AG - NVOCC Sarjak Container Line Special Equipment Worldwide - NVOCC AKN Line COC/SOC/RORO/BB IRAQ Liner Service (from Dubai) Tramp Agency - Tanker Handling in Ruwais / JebelDhana & Zirku Island 2. International Freight Forwarding Sea Freight FCL, LCL, Break Bulk, Ro-Ro & Projects Air Freight Worldwide Airfreight Services. Documentation Export & Import documentation completed with total care & expertise. Land Transportation Local, Inter UAE and Inter GCC Members of NAFL (National Association of Freight & Logistics, UAE) and APLN, an International Network of mid-sized Professional Freight Forwarders. We also represent WEISS-ROHLIG, a leading International Freight Forwarder and can offer highly competitive rates for both Air and Sea. 3. Worldwide Project Forwarding ADSA is a Charter Member of the World Cargo Alliance Projects Network, which is a network of Forwarders specializing in Project Cargo movements. 4. International & Local Removals ADSA Pack is one of the premier packing Companies in the UAE and a proud member of the Household Goods Forwarders Association of America, Inc. 5. Warehousing & Storage ADSA for Total Freighting Solutions Agency of major Shipping Lines and Tramp Vessels, Freight Forwarding by Air and Sea, Project Handling, Custom Clearance Projects, Sea Freight, Air Freight, Abu Dhabi, Liner Agency, Packing, Removals, Warehousing, Storage, Tramp Agency, NVOCC Agency Abu Dhabi Shipping Agency (ADSA)