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Highlights:
UAE is a country located at the southeast end of the Arabian Peninsula on the
Persian Gulf. UAE is relatively a young nation established in 1971 by combining 7
kingdoms. UAE is the maritime flagship of the Middle East.
Jebel Ali Port operated by DP World UAE Region, is the largest marine terminal in
the Middle East and the flagship facility of DP World’s portfolio of over 65 marine
terminals across six continents. Strategically located in Dubai, Jebel Ali port is at
the crossroads of a region providing market access to over 2 billion people. As an
integrated multi-modal hub offering sea, air and land connectivity, complemented
by extensive logistics facilities, Jebel Ali Port plays a vital role in the UAE economy.
It is a premier gateway for over 90 weekly services connecting more than 140 ports
worldwide.
Dubai, the commercial hub with an enviable infrastructure that is progressive by
global standards and a world-class business environment is home for Globelink
West Star Shipping LLC with its primary office in Dubai. GLWSS has a team consists
of more than 550 people with branch offices in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Doha and
Kuwait and actively & immediately expanding to other prospective middle
east countries like Saudi Arabia with planned offices in Riyadh, Dammam and
Jeddah. The Jebel Ali port in Dubai is the transshipment hub for Middle East
& Africa region.
GLWS offers comprehensive solutions covering a broad spectrum of services
ranging from LCL Export consolidation services, FCL export &import, LCL Import,
Cross Trade, Break-bulk & RO-RO services and other allied project cargo services
including exhibition cargo logistics, Air Freight, Warehousing and Distribution to
customs clearance services.
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LCL Export Consolidation Services :
Globelink West Star’s global LCL network reinforces its place among the most
dynamic and dependable LCL service providers in the Middle East. GLWS has direct
consolidation services to 35 most prominent destinations across the world in Asia,
Africa, Europe & USA. GLWS focuses on strategically located transshipment hubs
at various spheres like Singapore, Hamburg, Rotterdam, Barcelona and New York to
cover the length and breadth of various continents. The services are mainly catering
to the NVOCC / freight forwarders leveraging the consistency and reliability of
Globelink global consolidation network of agents & associate offices.
GLWS with its unyielding focus & innovation in services to its clients could establish
an identity and leadership for itself in the U.A.E as well as the entire middle east
region. The emphasize of exclusivity on “LCL” with dedicated team to handle various
disciplines and process earned a true brand value across middle east region for the
company as a whole.
The word “LCL” denotes immense possibilities - LCL department also rightly enabled
the vertical of growth Globelink West Star in the middle east region especially
Kuwait and Doha. This combined strength form a unique LCL platform for continued
success and future growth with the highest level of schedule integrity and reliability
in transit time.
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FCL Export Sea Freight Department:
GLWSS’s FCL Department has absolute leadership in FCL services in the U.A.E region offering a dependable,
flexible and committed FCL services with schedule integrity & reliability in transit time. With a robust business
presence in the varied markets of FCL in the UAE region coupled with strong business relationships with
prominent shipping liners and a dedicated team of professionals ensure unrivaled services to valued clients,
FCL services include:
•Transportation of empty/loaded containers, cargo and/or vehicles to port
•Port & Customs Documentation
•Pick-up and delivery of shipping documents - from/to clients offices
•Legalization of Documents
•Handling of Hazardous/Break-Bulk & Over-Sized cargo
Air Freight Department:
The relationship GLWSS shares with the best of airlines in Dubai leverages dependable and prompt import and
export of cargo. We put to use dozens of well networked gateways to deliver goods to the clients on priority.
The Air Freight division is well equipped with highly experienced & efficient team of professionals in sales,
customer services & operation to take care of the time constraint critical air freight cargo to the clients both
import & export well in order.
Air Freight services broadly consist of the following :
• Import Consolidations from nine origins.
• Door to Door Services
• Handling Perishable and Hazardous Cargo
• Sea - Air / Air - Air
• Customs Clearance
Core Competencies in Air Freight Services:
AOG cargo: GLWSS have a 24/7 cell at airport office operating for 365 days, to cater to the needs of grounded
Air crafts – We expedite the collection , as soon as an order is triggered & plan it on Express mode on the first
available flight to the respective destinations .
OBC – On-Board Courier : High Critical & Top urgent small sized parcels are handled thru OBC where our
team physically carries your cargo on-board to deliver it to your destination.
DG cargo handling specialist : GLWSS has a well-qualified team of DG certified professionals round the
clock in airport office can cater to your requirements of handling all types of HAZ shipments.
Charters : GLWSS handles flight charters to move urgent odd sized cargo, you can request the charter rates
for the charter in and out of UAE airports.
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Air consolidations : GLWSS having extensive experience started regular Air Consolidation services from
various Origins to UAE. With firm contractual agreements in place with premium carriers, GLWSS are well
positioned in the UAE market to offer competitive , long-term pricing to their clients on air consolidation
services.
Perishables :GLWSS is one of the market leaders in handling these specialized products of Perishables ,
which require controlled temperature movement all through the supply chain.
Personal Effects : GLWSS handles regular personal effect shipments to Philippines and also offers a FLAT per
kg pricing to clients on Door to Door basis.
Fairs & Exhibitions Cargo : UAE is the main hub for GCC where most of the global
Expos are showcased. GLWSS is well versed in these special handling of exhibition cargoes which are highly
time-bound & sensitive
Why choose GLWSS for Air Freight Services :
•26 years of presence in UAE market & going strong year on year with efficient team of
specialists to offer most complex & time constraint air freight services.
•24/7 operations : We have 365 days , 24/7 operations in Cargo Village to take care
of your Import / Export urgent requirements at any point of time .
•Dedicated , experienced & qualified staff handling your shipments.
•Warehouse facilities in DAFZA / Cargo Village / DWC all these facilities having License
from GCCA to handle DG shipments.
•Competitive Door to Door pricing with long-term validity ,with well–managed transit
times.
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Import Sea Freight Department :
GLWSS offers the most effective import sea freight solution in terms of competitive
pricing, fast and reliable transit time and cost saving opportunities incorporating
consolidated sea freight, FCL and non containerized loads of oversized cargo
including break-bulk and RO-RO shipments. All ocean routing is directed through
our experienced network of Globelink Offices & Associates globally for LCL cargo
and FCL using the major preferred carriers, affording the multiple advantages of the
smoothest possible delivery efficiency using optimal connections.
GLWSS has comprehensive facilities to manage every phase of your cargo’s
journey including electronic tracking of cargo during transit. The Import division is
equipped with highly experienced team of sales, customer services and operations
professionals competent to offer unrivaled services to clients.
Needless to mention that GLWSS Import division enjoys enviable leadership position
in the Middle East in contrast to its peers.
Import Sea Freight services broadly include:
•Cargo Collection from any origin globally for import into Dubai
•Cross Trade expertise on all trade routes with switch B/L options
•Door to Door Services
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Customs Clearance Department:
GLWSS has an exclusive customs clearance department with a dedicated & knowledgeable team of professionals
well conversant with even the complex nature of customs regulations & procedures for a smooth customs
clearance process. The customs clearance team ensures swift clearance completing the administration
formalities using highly efficient advanced electronic interface of Dubai Customs’ Web portal “ Dubai Trade”.
In Dubai online processing of customs declaration directly via the web portal “Dubai Trade” ensures seamless
and fast customs clearance.
The customs clearance team ably acting as a force multiplier for the overall efficiency & productivity of the
import sales & import operation teams.
Projects & Hospitality Department :
In order to tap the infinite potential of various project cargo in the middle east region and to target those
opportunities in an efficient & result oriented manner, GLWSS has pooled relevant specialists from various
departments and created a Project & Hospitality Division.
GLWSS Project & Hospitality division handles projects of every dimension. From the simple to the most
complex project cargo including specialized lifts, oversized cargo, giant & heavy construction equipments like
earth movers, JCBs, cranes and other multimodal shipments with customized logistics services.
GLWSs offers Total logistics management services for a wide range of markets specially for the booming
construction & hospitality industry in U.A.E.
GLWSS was chosen as the exclusive logistics partner to offer total logistics solution by Government of Dubai
for their most prestigious project Dubai Parks & Resorts (DPR) project, which is a new integrated theme
park in development on Sheikh Zayed road (near the Abu Dhabi border). The project will have multiple phases
with the first phase slated to open in October 2016. DPR incorporates a number of theme parks into a multifaceted attraction complete with hotels and restaurants that will bolster Dubai’s status as a global tourist and
entertainment destination.
GLWSS also offers total logistics solutions to various hotels in U.A.E.
With an end-to-end project management, down to the smallest details of project move. Exceptional attention
to all regulatory compliance issues, safe operations and the protection of the environment.
GLWSS provides logistics planning and support at all stages of the project life cycle:
•Multi-modal transport (rail, heavy lift)
•Break-bulk cargo services
•RO-RO cargo services
•Out-of-gauge cargo moves (special equipment transport with flat racks, open tops,
platforms)
•Vessel &Airline chartering to cater to the needs of time constrained large volume
project cargo.
•Full/part charter parties (voyage charters, air charters)
•Logistics management solutions for various projects in the middle east region.
•Logistics management solutions to the hospitality industry for furniture, fixtures and
equipment (FF&E) and operating supplies and equipment (OS&E).
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Warehousing and Distribution Division :
GLWSS owns, operates and manages 50,000 sq. mtr. of warehouse and distribution facility, located at Jebel
Ali Free Zone ( Bonded ) as well as warehouses at following places :
•Dubai Airport Free Zone ( Bonded )
•Cargo Village ( Bonded )
•Dubai World Central ( Bonded )
•Rashidiya ( Non-Bonded )
•Aweer ( Non-Bonded )
•Musaffah – Abu Dhabi ( Non-Bonded )
These centers have efficient warehouse management software systems with advanced cargo handling
equipments, which facilitate efficient stuffing and cross unsnuffing of consignments bound for export and
import. All the warehouses have efficient team of staff, who are fully trained to handle any type of cargo in
pristine order.
These centers are effectively contributing to the overall efficiency & productivity of various divisions of GLWSS
in relation to logistics services.
Exhibition Cargo Logistics & Shipping Services :
The Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has played a pivotal role in the growth of international trade for the
Middle East. DWTC connects people, products and ideas from around the globe through out year round the
calendar with international trade fairs and blockbuster consumer shows.
GLWSS has unparalleled experience over 15 years in organizing and managing exhibition cargo for the
certain Exhibition Handlers especially for the world class exhibitions events being organized in Dubai by Dubai
World Trade Centre from time to time year on year.
GLWSS delivers a streamlined services, which are tailor-made to the total satisfaction of our exhibition clients,
who all rely on our vast experience and in-house capabilities to ensure smooth running of the their stand
during the exhibition events.
We, GLWSS, aims to make their events a success by handling every possible detail offering varied services
including:
•Critical import services
•Temporary custom clearance with complex customs documentation including ATA Carnet.
•Logistics services and timely transportation of the cargo to the exhibition halls
•Re-export services of the FCL / LCL cargo after the exhibition event
Jebel Free Zone Sales Department
JAFZA (Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority) is a major free zone authority in the emirate of Dubai offering free zone
business setup. The Jebel Ali Free Zone is a very strong business destination in the world because it is situated
in between a large airport and sea port. The Jebel Ali sea port is world’s 7th largest container port and one of
the world’s largest cargo airports on the other side. As of now, there are more than 7000 companies having
business registration within the Jebel Ali Free Zone. Jebel Ali FZA is now evolving as a dynamic business base
for companies from over 100 countriesand attracting more than 20% of the UAE’s foreign direct investment.
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Therefore, in view of the plethora of business possibilities that present itself in Jebel Ali Free Zone business
hub, a strong and all pervasive targeted penetration to the rightful audience is essential. This led to the
creation of Jebel Ali Free Zone sales force headed by an Asst. General Manager (Sales)with an efficient sales
team. The sales force is growing better and stronger year on year with renewed vigor to gather maximum
share of business in future with new milestones ahead of the competition.
Housed in our Jebel Ali Logistic Centre of excellence both entities converging our business values &interest
in the Jebel Ali Free Zone business hub. This combination has also provided a perfect platform to tap into the
emerging business opportunities in 3PL services to varied clients.
Auto Logistics Department :
Dubai continues to maintain its position as the Middle East’s automotive hub. We believe the best way to
predict the future of this niche auto export business is to create it. It is precisely consistent with this objective
led to the creation of the distinct Auto Logistics division during the later part of year 2015 especially catering
to the growing needs of auto export market out of U.A.E.
The lack of large scale auto manufacturing industry in the Gulf and Africa regions has created a demand for
well developed and strong re-export trading sector for passenger cars and commercial vehicles out of U.A.E.
We established significant relationships with many local clients as well as clients based in Africa to carve out
significant share of auto export business from the niche Dubai market.
With the creation of distinct auto logistics division, GLWSS formally assumed the mantle of Dubai’s growing
auto export market especially the passenger cars. The division has a dedicated sales team ably supported by
highly experienced operation, customer services and CFS team that created a mark for itself.
GLWSS I.T Department:
In order to assume greater roles on the ever encompassing business opportunities in the middle east region
in future thereby meeting the challenges in customer services & shipping operations, a strong & predictable
contemporary cloud based I.T. infrastructure is essential. Therefore, GLWSS has tied up with WiseTech Global,
U.K, an innovative, multi-award winning global developer of cloud-based software solutions for the international
and domestic logistics industries.
“CargoWise One” is a single-platform cloud based software solution designed to increase productivity
and improve integration, automation, and communication with the supply chain. It integrates business with
customers and partners, streamlining processes and increasing the efficiency, visibility and profitability of
operations. We hope to fully integrate into the “CargoWise” system in the future.
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Globelink West Star Shipping , Qatar, Doha Branch Office:
The state of Qatar is an important member of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
Qatar is a developed country, backed by the world’s third largest natural gas
and oil reserves. Qatar Chamber of Commerce providing a business stimulating
environment has become one of the most prominent investment destinations for
lots of foreign companies. Qatar’s victory in winning the bid for the 2022 FIFA
World Cup has put their economy on a fastest growth trajectory with many high
value projects underway. This emerging trend in the business potential provides
immense opportunities for Freight Forwarding & Logistic industry.
Globelink West Star Shipping, Doha, branch was established in the year 2012 to
realize this huge business potential in future.
Following the tradition of the GLWSS Dubai’s customer centric approach with high
level of commitments to customer services, GLWSS Doha created an identity for
itself in Qatar. In line with the general consumption story in Qatar, the activities
are mainly concentrated on the import services. GLWSS Doha leveraging on the
inherent strength of GLWSS Dubai established leadership in import services. In
fact, GLWSS Dubai is a catalyst for the growth of GLWSS Doha.
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Globelink West Star Shipping, Kuwait Branch:
Oil-rich Kuwait is a tiny country nestling at the top of the Gulf, flanked by powerful
neighbours including Saudi Arabia. Despite its small geographic size, Kuwait is a
giant in the oil and gas industry.
Despite the glut in oil supplies and related subdued economic environment
in Kuwait due to lower oil prices, the consumption story in Kuwait is intact and
providing an enabling environment for the Freight Forwarding industry to be a part
of this consumption story. Given that the planned outlook of future development
as well as possible diversification of economy in varied fields holds promise for the
transportation & logistics business in times to come.
The presence Globelink West Star in Kuwait will continue to play an important
role is providing quality logistics and freight forwarding services to local as well as
overseas clients.
Globelink West Star Shipping Kuwait was established in the year 2009 and has
already established itself as a dominant player mainly offering import services,
local customs clearance and door deliveries. Combining the strength of GLWSS
Dubai and with a dedicated team of professionals, the Kuwait office has shown a
steady and sustained growth over the period of years since its inception.
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Corporate Social Responsibility
Globelink West Star Shipping sponsoring over 20 schools every year across India in association with EKAL
Vidyalaya Foundation with a pointed objective to make education possible for many rural and tribal children,
who couldn’tafford quality education.
The EKAL Vidyalaya Foundation primarily focuses on education programs on tribal and other underprivileged
communities in rural India.
Globelink West Star Shipping in association with EKAL Vidyalaya (www.ekal.org) extending strong support
to this noble cause, which has facilitated providing over 400 poor children with free education and also
empowering 13 villages in rural India.
GLWSS’s In-house Magazine “Wemag”:
Imagine a world where you can exchange ideas with our colleagues without saying a word. Imagine creating a
new world within our office walls. Using in-house magazines, an organization can enrich and strengthen bonds
between employees by a large extent.
A good looking, professionally created publication that creates an unforgettable experience for our staff is
definitely going to make a difference providing greater & valuable insight into their professional and personal
life.
Globelink West Star Shipping’s in-house magazine called “Wemag” started in the year 2013.
The stated objectives and roles of Wemag have become more expansive with incarnation in new forms namely
“Wemag Charity” & “Wemag Cares”.
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Wemag Charity
CHARITY
WemagCharity channeled the message that simple acts of kindness such as giving to charity or expressing
gratitude have a positive effect on our long-term moods.
The overwhelming support & encouraging responses from staff to the various Wemag Charity drives gathered
contributions that helped to cure the miseries of poor and needy from time to time.
“Wemag Cares”
As the “Wemag Team” always believes, innovation & ideas have no boundaries. “Wemag Cares” initiated
stunning events& activities that provided a perfect unwinding experience to staff.
All these noble initiatives played perfectly to the tune of organizations’ s objective i.e. “One-in-Unity”. All these
enabling environment aired a profound message “If everyone is moving together, then success takes care of
itself”.
Mission
Our Mission is to take ownership of the transport side of every transaction, so that client can focus on their
business.We continue to be driven by our vision “ A consistent customer-oriented logistics service provider”
not just in GLWSS’s past but also in its future and to challenge ourselves to create even better experiences
for all our clients.
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Awards & Accolades
• Winner of Top Forwarder Award from Emirates Airlines , for the past 10 years consistently.
• GWLSS was awarded by Dubai Customs for the best performance for the year 2015
• GLWSS Dubai is a consistent recipient of best performance award from Safmarine Line for many years.
• GLWSS Dubai is the member of the National Association Freight & Logistics (NAFL). The NAFL was the
Arabian Gulf’s first national freight forwarders association.
• Jebel Ali Free Zone CFS has recognition from London Metal Exchange
• GLWSS Dubai is an active member of the Dubai Shipping Association providing valuable input to the overall
developments of Freight Forwarding industry in the U.A.E
• GLWSS is a member of IATA.
• General Civil Aviation Authority, Government of Dubai, approved GLWSS’s following warehouses to handle
dangerous goods :
• Warehouse at Terminal 1, Airport,
• Warehouse at Dubai Airport Free Zone
• Warehouse at Dubai World Central (DWC). Dubai World Central (DWC) is Dubai’s airport of the future.
• 21 Executive staff including management team have been certified by IATA for handling dangerous goods.
• Few executives including management team are MICS (Member of the Institute of Chartered Ship Brokers,
London) as well as FICS (Fellow of Institute of Chartered Ship Brokers, London).
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Contact Details :
Globelink West Star Shipping L.L.C
11th & 14th Floor, Al Mussalla Towers,
Khalid Bin Waleed Street, Burdubai,
P.O. Box 6027, Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 4 3974400 Fax: +971 4 3974666
Globelink West Star Shipping L.L.C
Warehouse No: M12/27-ST1,
Mussafah Branch,
P.O. Box 32167, Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 2 5551300 Fax: +971 2 5555595
Globelink West Star Shipping W.L.L
2nd Floor, Red Tag Building,
Opposite Qatar Airways,
Doha Intl Airport Road,
P.O. Box 35233, Qatar
Tel: +974 44139333 Fax: +974 44139330
Globelink West Star Shipping Co., W.L.L
17th Floor, Al Khaleej Tower,
Abu Baker Street,
Al-Qibla/Salhiya,
P.O. Box 11008, Dasma, 35152 Kuwait
Tel: +965 22243818 Fax: +965 22243819
Email: [email protected]
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