With a history of nearly 200 years in Asia, and one of the
leading Maritime and Logistics Solutions companies in Asia Pacific, Ben Line
Agencies is always looking to bring good people into the organisation to assist
the ongoing development of our business.
Our company mission statement is very clear, “To bring
together our great network of people who consistently achieve excellence in
Maritime and Logistics solutions”. People are key to everything we do, and to
our continued success.
If the opportunity to join a market leading company, with the possibility to have a rewarding and diverse career in Asia Pacific is for you, then please check our website for more details of the program, and how to apply.
To promote management commitment and staff
participation in building a “safety culture” within all our group activities,
we recently completed a Safety Week Event with participation of all group
countries.
Safety Week Event Activities:
Safety Week Opening Speech
Health & Safety Training
Health & Safety Quiz
Top Performer Award
HSE Observation Award
Safety as top priority will continue to be a focus for the group.
Women’s
International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) – Annual Meeting
Ben Line Agencies recently attended the 41st Annual International Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA) event in Hamburg
Noemi Vassdal (who joined the Ben Line Agencies European commercial team in September) attended the Annual International WISTA General Meeting and Conference in Hamburg between 12 to 15 October 2021.
WISTA International is a global organization connecting female executives and decision-makers globally across all sectors of the Maritime industry. The 41st annual event specifically covered new trends and developments in the maritime industry and where these might take the Industry in the near future.
The event was very well attended and took place entirely outdoors (Covid friendly!) at the stadium Am Rothenbaum, home to German Open Tennis.
Our Taiwan
team recently celebrated five years of operation with “in office” celebrations
due to the local covid restrictions. Established to support the ongoing growth
of Ben Line network coverage in the region, we now operate from three key
locations; Taipei, Kaohsiung and Taichung.
The group’s
core activities of, Liner Agency, Marine Agency, Integrated Logistics and
Chemical Logistics are all active in Taiwan.
Congratulations to the team and best wishes for future growth!
Philippines – Tree Planting / Sustainability – Environmental Project
Environment & Sustainability
As a
company with a presence in over 16 countries in our region, employing over 1500
people and with a clear responsibility to our future generations, Ben Line
Agencies want to ensure continuous improvements in reducing our environmental
footprint of our own operations and that of our customers and partners.
Ben
Line Agencies Philippines & Simba Logistics recently donated 2,000
seedlings to La Mesa Nature Reserve in Quezon City. This project was in
co-ordination with the Philippine Ports Authority, as the local maritime
Industry takes positive actions on these important issues.
Ben Line Agencies China : 2001 / 2021 : 20 Year Anniversary!
September 2021 marked the 20 year
anniversary of Ben Line Agencies China. The business and cargo volumes have
expanded rapidly during this time, and today our China network is well
established in this core market for the world’s trade.
Many thanks to all who have contributed
to this development, and to all our principals, customers and partners for
their support.
Ben Line Singapore Office – 70th
Anniversary, 2021.
2021 marks the 70th year of Ben Line office operations in Singapore, having previously worked with local agents and partners in earlier years.
The Ben Line company was founded in 1825 in Edinburgh,
Scotland, by two Scottish brothers, and soon after they began trading between
the Far East (primarily Japan and China) and Europe. The business grew, and it
was after World War II that Ben Line increased liner activity in the region as
new trades emerged serving Taiwan, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and
Singapore.
Singapore quickly became an operational and commercial
hub for the region, with the first Ben Line office opening in 1951. It was in
The Union Building (pic.1) on Collyer Quay, a major landmark along the busy waterfront.
The business has continued to grow, becoming Ben Line
Agencies in the mid 1980’s, and now offering a wide range of Maritime and
Logistics solutions. Our Singapore office today is the Group Headquarters for
Ben Line Agencies, employing just over 100 staff.
To mark the anniversary, and
the unprecedented recent changes to our work and personal lives, our team in
Singapore have implemented several company programs. The programs are intended
to keep our employees active, healthy, and productive as we adjust to the
changes that the Covid world presents.
As our mission statement says, “Our People are key to our business and success. We want to find, develop and retain great people, as they form the basis for everything that we do.” Ben Line is committed to implementing this across the entire group.
We thank all our
principals, customers, vendors, and partners that have worked with us to
develop the Singapore office and business. Your support is invaluable and
greatly appreciated.
Happy 70th Anniversary Singapore office!
Pic 1. The Union Building, Collyer Quay, Singapore
Photographs of Ben Line staff in Singapore taken in 1951 (pic. 2.3.4) courtesy of Kate Deans photograph collections, of whom her father Capt. William (Bill) Atkinson (top left) and Mother Margaret (top left) were employees of Ben Line Singapore
Pic 2. Ben Line Singapore Staff, 1951Pic 3. Business Dinner, Singapore, 1951Pic 4. Ben Line Singapore Staff, 1951
References
Ben Line archives
Ben Line by Graeme H. Somner (2009, Ships in Focus Publications) ISBN978-1-901703-54-2
Ben
Line Agencies – Supporting Pandemic Relief Projects
The ongoing
Covid pandemic has created significant challenges for our people and
communities over the past eighteen months. We are pleased to acknowledge the
resilience and resourcefulness of our teams across the region, that have
ensured continuity of our services and the further development of our business
during these incredibly challenging times.
Wet Towing and Float On Rig Operation in Indonesia
Ben Line Agencies (Indonesia) have recently completed
another Offshore Project (Wet tow and Float On) handled by our Integrated
Logistics Division. The scope was to provide wet towing analysis &
execution, Tugs, Vessel and Operational permits.
Our Team organized and co-ordinated with the project owner, vessel owner, and local authorities to deliver a smooth operation.
Ben Line Agencies (Indonesia) – Employee Development
Ben Line Agencies Indonesia maintain regular “Port and Depot
Visits” as part of our Induction program, and also as refresher for existing
staff. The site visits to Port and Depot allow the team to directly observe and
understand the workflow and activities at seaport that are integral to our
business, and their role in delivering excellent service to our
customers.
The development of our people and network is the driving
force for our business and stated in company mission statement “To bring
together our network of great people who consistently achieve excellence in
maritime & logistics solutions”https://benlineagencies.com/mission-statement-values/
This program provides additional insight for all the employees helping them to add value to our clients and partners. We are proud to be part of Ben Line Agencies family!
