Inchcape Shipping
Services wins major UN contract in Somalia
Inchcape Shipping Services, a
leading independent maritime and supply chain solution provider, has been
awarded a major three year contract with the United Nations to supply food and
bottled water to thousands of AMISOM troops in Somalia.
The UN chose ISS as the
preferred provider to deliver its food rations to the 12,000 troops currently
deployed by AMISOM (The African Union Mission in Somalia). AMISOM conducts peace
support operations to stabilise the country and is a regional peacekeeping
mission approved by the United Nations.
On signing the contract at the
UN Building in New York, Jesper Steenbuch, Executive Vice President for ISS
Supply Chain Solutions, said: “This award signifies ISS’ continued
expansion into supply chain management and is a major milestone directly in line
with our overall business strategy. It enables ISS to demonstrate our ability to
provide value-added solutions to an even greater pool of
clients.”
Added Neil Cheadle, Senior Vice
President ISS Government Services: “This contract award showcases our
capabilities to other Governments and NGOs in need of a company capable of
managing complex supply chain projects in the toughest of environments. Our
services include supply chain management, warehouse management, procurement,
camp facilities management and inland distribution.”
The contract will be operated by
a dedicated ISS project team with the first delivery of food rations scheduled
in October.
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