Kanoo Shipping handles World's Largest Car Carrier on maiden call to Jebel Ali Port

Dubai, UAE: Hoegh Target, the world's largest Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) which can carry 8,500 car equivalent units, and a deck space the size of 10 football pitches, arrived on its maiden voyage to Jebel Ali Port, on 30th October 2016.

Kanoo Shipping Agencies handled the operations and husbandry services of Hoegh Target, registered to Norwegian firm Hoegh Autoliners.

Mr. John Drinkwater (Country Manager – Kanoo Shipping, UAE & Oman) said, “We are delighted to welcome the ship on her maiden call.

We are committed to working closely with Hoegh Autoliners to ensure that the line continues to get the highest levels of service when calling in Jebel Ali Port.”

During the vessel stay, Kanoo Shipping organized a recognition ceremony. Mr. Drinkwater welcomed the Master and crew on-board and presented a plaque to them for Hoegh Target’s maiden call.

Hoegh Target also boasts ramp entrance capabilities much bigger than its counterparts, offering up to 6.5 metres of free deck height, and 12 metres of ramp width, which means that it can take high-sided vehicles and trucks. Its stern ramp can also hold a capacity to take cargo weighing up to 375 tonnes.

About Kanoo Shipping

From being the first Arab shipping agency in the region in 1890, Kanoo Shipping has grown into the largest regional shipping service provider in the Middle East. With regionally centralised operations, finance and communications, the Kanoo office network covers an extensive area, including the Gulf, the Red Sea and Indian Sub-continent. www.kanooshipping.com

About The Kanoo Group

‘The Kanoo Group’ is one of the largest, independent, family-owned groups of companies in the Gulf region established in 1890. It has diversified business industries in shipping, travel, machinery, engineering, logistics, property, oil & gas, power, industrial chemicals, training, joint ventures, retail and commercial activities, among others, and operates extensively throughout Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen and Qatar.

Our Vision
The Leading Family Business in the Region and Beyond

Our Mission 
Delivering Sustainable Excellence

Our Values 
Customer Focused, Ethical, Innovative, Agile, Competent & Intelligent, Collaborative, Accountable 

P.O. Box 290, Dubai, UAE. Toll Free: 800 KANOO, Fax: 04-3933636, Websites: www.kanoo.com / www.kanoogroup.com 

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Michelle Laylo Verzola 
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The Kanoo Group launches new Corporate Video

The Kanoo Group is delighted to announce the launch of its brand new corporate video to customers, partners and associates which is available with English and Arabic subtitles. The recent project was initiated by the Head of the Marketing Department, Ms. Maha Kanoo, in collaboration with agency partner.

The video showcases the Management and Divisional Leaders, the expertise and core business of the group, with a fraction of Dubai’s evolution over the years and exactly how The Kanoo Group has able to contribute to the progress of the region for 125 years as a company.

Mr. Ali Islim, Marketing Manager – UAE & Oman, said, “Our 12-minute video shows each of our divisions and their facilities which highlight our legacy, product range and systems. Coupled with a human touch, it conveys who we are at The Kanoo Group and what we do best – and that is to deliver.”

Click below to watch the video:

About The Kanoo Group

‘The Kanoo Group’ is one of the largest, independent, family-owned groups of companies in the Gulf region established in 1890. It has diversified business industries in shipping, travel, machinery, engineering, logistics, property, oil & gas, power, industrial chemicals, training, joint ventures, retail and commercial activities, among others, and operates extensively throughout Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen and Qatar.

Our Vision
The Leading Family Business in the Region and Beyond

Our Mission 
Delivering Sustainable Excellence

Our Values 
Customer Focused, Ethical, Innovative, Agile, Competent & Intelligent, Collaborative, Accountable 

P.O. Box 290, Dubai, UAE. Toll Free: 800 KANOO, Fax: 04-3933636, Websites: www.kanoo.com / www.kanoogroup.com 

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Michelle Laylo Verzola 
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The Kanoo Group

Mishal Kanoo delivers keynote speech at INSEAD Global Business Leaders Conference

Abu Dhabi, UAE: Mishal Kanoo, Chairman of The Kanoo Group addressed the topic, ‘Changing face of corporate governance in the world’ as one of the panelists at the INSEAD Global Business Leaders Conference (GBLC) held on 24th October 2016 at St. Regis Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi. 

Mr. Mishal Kanoo (2nd right) speaks before the leading thinkers and business practitioners around the globe
during the 2016 INSEAD Global Business Leaders Conference (GBLC) held in Abu Dhabi

The INSEAD GBLC is a series of high-level academic and business conferences held around the globe that  discuss major issues affecting the world and its leaders. This year’s conference theme is “Corporate Governance in Uncertain Times”.

As one of the speakers, Mr. Mishal Kanoo together with Mr. Mahmood H. Alkooheji, Mr. Pekka Hietala, Mr. Ludo Van der Heyden and Dr. Adnan Soufi, reviewed the major changes in global governance - aimed to answer the basic questions: “Is governance around the world improving? Where in particular, and how so?”; “What are the expectations might one hold about governance going forward?” The panel was moderated by Mr. Peter Zemsky.

Founded in 1957, INSEAD has developed to an internationally regarded institution as one of the leading and largest graduate business schools with campuses in Europe (France), Asia (Singapore) and the Middle East (Abu Dhabi). In 2016, all three of INSEAD’s MBA programmes - MBA, Executive MBA and Single School Executive MBA are ranked #1 by the Financial Times in their categories. GBLC has become the School’s flagship event.

Other prominent speakers also addressed the Conference with subjects extending across major changes and practices in the global economy’s public and corporate governance, albeit with cultural diversities; as well as the Importance of Leadership, Institutions, and Education; contributing to a sustainable growth scenario in today’s quality of governance.

About The Kanoo Group

‘The Kanoo Group’ is one of the largest, independent, family-owned groups of companies in the Gulf region established in 1890. It has diversified business industries in shipping, travel, machinery, engineering, logistics, property, oil & gas, power, industrial chemicals, training, joint ventures, retail and commercial activities, among others, and operates extensively throughout Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen and Qatar.

Our Vision
The Leading Family Business in the Region and Beyond

Our Mission 
Delivering Sustainable Excellence

Our Values 
Customer Focused, Ethical, Innovative, Agile, Competent & Intelligent, Collaborative, Accountable 

P.O. Box 290, Dubai, UAE. Toll Free: 800 KANOO, Fax: 04-3933636, Websites: www.kanoo.com / www.kanoogroup.com 

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Michelle Laylo Verzola 
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The Kanoo Group

Hyundae Fitting Chairman's Visit to UAE Held

Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Chairman of Hyundae Fitting, Mr. Meang-Sung Ha met with Deputy Chairman, Mr. Mohamed Kanoo, in Abu Dhabi on 18^th October 2016 following extensive meetings held in Dubai with senior members of The Kanoo Group Management.  Mr. Ha was accompanied by his overseas Sales Manager Mr. Jacob Gong.  Also present was Mr. Sang Bok Lee from STIC Investments in South Korea.

The representatives of Hyundae Fitting are in the UAE to investigate ways to further develop its regional business interests with The Kanoo Group and YBAK.

Hyundae Fitting is based in Busan, South Korea.  They produce high end, specialized Flanges for the Oil & Gas sector, among others.

From left to right: Hesham Nass (Business Development Manager – AUH, The Kanoo Group); Meang Sung Ha (Chairman of Hyundae Fitting); Mohammed Kanoo (Deputy Chairman, The Kanoo Group); Sam (Sang Bok) Lee (Executive Managing Partner, Korea of STIC investment ); Jacob Gong (Overseas Sales Department Manager, Hyundae Fitting); and Mahmood Mian (Business Development Manager – Dubai, The Kanoo Group)

About The Kanoo Group

‘The Kanoo Group’ is one of the largest, independent, family-owned groups of companies in the Gulf region established in 1890. It has diversified business industries in shipping, travel, machinery, engineering, logistics, property, oil & gas, power, industrial chemicals, training, joint ventures, retail and commercial activities, among others, and operates extensively throughout Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen and Qatar.

Our Vision
The Leading Family Business in the Region and Beyond

Our Mission 
Delivering Sustainable Excellence

Our Values 
Customer Focused, Ethical, Innovative, Agile, Competent & Intelligent, Collaborative, Accountable 

P.O. Box 290, Dubai, UAE. Toll Free: 800 KANOO, Fax: 04-3933636, Websites: www.kanoo.com / www.kanoogroup.com 

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Michelle Laylo Verzola 
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The Kanoo Group

Kanoo Machinery introduces new Bobcat Backhoe loader in the UAE market

UAE: Kanoo Machinery introduced its new Bobcat Backhoe Loaders to the UAE customers through its Meet & Greet Contractors Day held respectively on 23^rd and 30^th May 2016 at its JAFZA and Mussafah premises as the equipment giant’s authorised distributor.

The Meet & Greet Contractors Day was attended by Kanoo Machinery senior management, which was a networking and business opportunity mostly targeted for key decision makers, GMs and plant managers from major construction companies in the UAE where a demand for a versatile machine that can be put to diverse uses at different job sites in the region is tremendous. 

Overall, the event saw Kanoo Machinery’s 6-8 major contracting business customers in each branches get acquainted with the newly launched Bobcat range and models. The new B700+ range is Bobcat’s first attempt in the backhoe loader category and the first to be revealed in the Middle East.

Bobcat’s backhoe loader range comprises of four models, the B700, B730, B750 and B780 with variety of options that can be configured as per customer’s requirements. Although all models share the same 4.4-litre, maximum torque of 408 Nm at 1350 rpm, and direct fuel injection engine producing 74.5 kW (100hp) at 2200 rpm, their transmissions vary from model to model, with a choice of four-speed synchroshuttle, powershift or auto powershift. 

Added distinguishing features include the hydraulic controls and the bucket cylinders, with the B700 featuring a single loader cylinder while the others sport double loaders. Among other options include cab-over or fully enclosed cabins.

The customers mostly passed positive reviews and feedbacks to the new products especially in terms of comfort to the operators – a spacious operator’s cabin; easy service accessibility – a large engine hood; and an advanced control valve assembly.

Similarly, Kanoo Machinery recently introduced the newly launched Bobcat sand cleaner. A demonstration of the equipment was carried for ‘Lavajet’, one of the major beach cleaning customers in Abu Dhabi. The machines were brought to Corniche beach where Kanoo did the demonstration for Lavajet for its clients SERCO & Abu Dhabi Municipality. Serco officials were present at the demo site and were quite satisfied with the machines’ performance.

About Kanoo Machinery

Kanoo Machinery, a member of The Kanoo Group is the authorised sole distributor for Bobcat® in the UAE and Bahrain. These world-class products are backed by Kanoo Machinery’s strong and efficient sales and after-market service network of workshops, replacement parts and mobile service facilities..

About The Kanoo Group

‘The Kanoo Group’ is one of the largest, independent, family-owned groups of companies in the Gulf region established in 1890. It has diversified business industries in shipping, travel, machinery, engineering, logistics, property, oil & gas, power, industrial chemicals, training, joint ventures, retail and commercial activities, among others, and operates extensively throughout Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen and Qatar.

Our Vision
The Leading Family Business in the Region and Beyond

Our Mission 
Delivering Sustainable Excellence

Our Values 
Customer Focused, Ethical, Innovative, Agile, Competent & Intelligent, Collaborative, Accountable 

P.O. Box 290, Dubai, UAE. Toll Free: 800 KANOO, Fax: 04-3933636, Websites: www.kanoo.com / www.kanoogroup.com 

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Michelle Laylo Verzola 
PR Executive
The Kanoo Group