Aug.06--THE United Nations has signed a three-year contract with Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) to supply food and water to 12,000 troops of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), a UN-approved, AU force supporting the Transitional Federal Government against Al-Shabaab rebels demand an exclusive Sharia law state.

On signing the contract at the UN Building in New York, Jesper Steenbuch, executive vice president for ISS Supply Chain Solutions, said: "This award signifies ISS' continued expansion into supply chain management and is a major milestone directly in line with our overall business strategy. It enables ISS to demonstrate our ability to provide value-added solutions to an even greater pool of clients."

Said ISS vice president Neil Cheadle: "This contract award showcases our capabilities to other governments and NGOs in need of a company capable of managing complex supply chain projects in the toughest of environments. Our services include supply chain management, warehouse management, procurement, camp facilities management and inland distribution."

The contract will be carried out by a dedicated ISS project team with the first delivery of food rations scheduled in October, the company said.

(Source:shippingazette)