Florida, USA, November 21, 2023: Bahri Line, a subsidiary of the prominent Saudi Arabian national shipping company, Bahri, and a key player in global logistics and transportation, has clinched the esteemed 'Supplier Spirit of Alliance Award' at the 2023 General Electric Onshore Wind Supplier Conference and Awards. The event, held at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Hotel in Florida, USA, on November 14th and 15th, marked Bahri Line as the sole shipping line to receive recognition at this prestigious gathering.
The award was conferred upon Rajith Aykkara, Vice President of Bahri Line, in acknowledgment of the company's outstanding operational performance, efficiency, and reliability as a shipping partner for General Electric (GE). Vice Abate, CEO at General Electric Onshore Wind, presented the award in the presence of Dimitri Schneider, Managing Director and Executive Sourcing Leader of GE Renewable Energy, and Guy Lynch, Executive Director of Global Sourcing at GE. Vice Abate commended Bahri Line as GE's premier shipping partner.
Eng. Soror Basalom, President of Bahri Integrated Logistics, expressed immense pride in receiving this prestigious accolade, affirming the company's commitment to maintaining high service standards and delivering exceptional value to partners. The recognition spans various award criteria, including sustainability, safety, quality, service delivery, cost competitiveness, service innovation, and proactive solutions. Eng. Basalom highlighted that being the sole shipping line honored at such a distinguished industry event underscores Bahri Line's leadership and unwavering dedication to excellence in the maritime transportation sector.
Expressing gratitude to GE for the award, Eng. Basalom emphasized the excitement about future collaborations with General Electric. Special acknowledgment was extended to Mr. Austin Specter, Senior Logistics Manager at GE Renewables, and Brian Putallaz, Senior Commodity Manager at GE Health Care.
As a specialized business unit under the umbrella of Bahri, Bahri Line plays a pivotal role in expanding the parent company's logistical presence and customer base by venturing into new global markets. The expansion strategies and service enhancements undertaken by Bahri Line align with Bahri's role as a proactive facilitator of Saudi Arabia's National Transport and Logistics Strategy and Vision 2030. These initiatives aim to position the Kingdom as a premier global logistics hub, seamlessly connecting three continents.
