MANAMA: Bahrain's Civil Aviation Affairs has awarded GAC Bahrain the freight forwarding contract for the inaugural Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2010.

As the official freight forwarder and lift contractor, GAC Bahrain will provide comprehensive supply chain solutions for the show which be held at the Sakhir Airbase from January 21 to 23 next year.

The Bahrain International Airshow is organised by the Civil Aviation Affairs in partnership with Farnborough International Limited (FIL).

As part of its logistics service package for the show, GAC Bahrain will handle the considerable amount of cargo arriving by air and sea from all over the world.

The team will also oversee transportation of cargo and equipment to and from the air base

The Bahrain International Airshow 2010 will offer a totally new concept to the global aerospace community and provide unique business opportunities to its 40 participants.

"Bahrain is acknowledged as a pioneer of aerospace business in the region. With significant opportunities in the civil, defence and business aviation markets, this event will further enhance its reputation as a preferred destination for major global businesses," GAC Bahrain managing director Peter Gronberg said.

"We are honoured to have been awarded the appointment as official logistics provider by the Civil Aviation Affairs, as this reinforces and demonstrates our commitment to Bahrain and establishes us as a preferred business partner.

"It is an exciting project which will demand the highest service levels we can provide - through our local knowledge and global reach - to meet the needs of both organisers and participants alike."

GAC Bahrain's long experience in the country means it is well placed to meet the challenges of the project, Gronberg said.

The group's global network of air, sea and road services, complemented by state-of-the-art local warehousing facilities, will enable seamless supply chain management for the event.