The agreement also covers crude oil and LPG shipments to accommodate BG Group’s expanding cargo range.

The new five year contract took effect on 1 January with GAC providing hub and ship agency services covering the movement of BG Group's cargoes around the world.

“This global contract with BG Group is an outcome of mutual reliability, a commitment to thinking long-term and a willingness to listen to each other,” said Kumar Ganesan, general manager for GAC Global Hub Services.

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