July 21 - GAC Energy and Marine Services (GEMS), a subsidiary of the GAC Shipping (USA), has appointed Carlos Arrieta as its new president to drive the growth of its integrated logistics services for the oil, gas, marine and mining sectors.

Located close to Houston International Airport, the GEMS facility provides covered warehousing space and open storage. Its range of services include: in-house case packing; international or domestic air and ocean freight management; and charter and project services. 

Arrieta's immediate priorities include further expanding GEMS team of professionals and implementing a strategic marketing plan that covers business development; market analysis and research. He will also look at expanding the product portfolio further to better penetrate the energy sector in the region.