Global shipping, logistics and marine services group GAC and crew travel specialist Griffin have joined forces to create G2 Crew Services Ltd. to provide fully integrated door-to-deck transportation services for joining crew.

The joint venture combines the expertise of Griffin, which coordinates the on-time arrival of 750,000 crew each year, with the local knowledge, contacts and resources of the GAC network covering more than 1,000 ports around the world.

G2 Crew Services Ltd. aims to provide a total transportation package for crew members joining ships worldwide, including the ‘'last mile' between their arrival airport and their vessel. A central 'control tower' in Mumbai monitors the safe movement of crew and coordinates flight schedules, land transportation and vessels' ETAs to provide the best on-time arrival of joining crew at their final destination and Griffin's unique HomePort concierge service provides 24/7 support to crew.

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