City Leaders Join Celebration as UASC Opens its North American Headquarters

Over two hundred people turned out to mark the opening of United Arab Shipping Company’s (UASC) new offices in Peachtree Corners on Friday, Oct. 3.

The Middle East-based international shipping company chose Peachtree Corners as the location for its North American headquarters after deciding in 2010 to consolidate its North American offices which were located in several states.

Peachtree Corners was selected for its “highly-qualified workforce … and access to the Atlanta Airport for local and international travel,” said Dr. Anil Vitarana, President of UASC North America. The North American headquarters has 160 employees, one third relocated here, the other jobs were filled locally, explained Vitarana.

UASC provides containerized and conventional cargo transportation, temperature-controlled cargo to a client base that stretches from the Middle East, Europe, Mediterranean, India, Australia, West Africa and the Americas and is the fastest-growing container shipping company in the world.

“We are extremely pleased to have UASC join the Peachtree Corners business community,” said Mayor Mike Mason. “With easy access to major Interstates and highways, Peachtree Corners is strategically located for international, regional and local businesses. This addition to our corporate community speaks volumes about our business-focused climate and vast assets. We are thrilled to welcome UASC and look forward to a long-term partnership.”

UASC, in partnership with Gwinnett Chamber Economic Development, Georgia Department of Economic Development, Metro Atlanta Chamber and Georgia Power celebrated the relocation of its North American headquarters which represents a $10 million investment.

The City of Peachtree Corners also recently welcomed Haso, Ltd., a Japan-based manufacturing company to the business community. The addition of the Japanese company added 170 new jobs and $7 million in capital investments to the city.

(Photo: United Arab Shipping Company leaders along with state, county and city leaders were on hand Friday to help celebrate the company’s opening of its North American headquarters. Pictured Rhian Sharp, UASC’s HR Business Partner, Tom Croteau, State of Georgia Deputy Commissioner, John Boudreau, VP of Americas TMU, Uffe Ostergaard, UASC, Anil Vitarana, President UASC North America, Mayor Mike Mason, Gwinnett Commissioner Lynette Howard, Councilmember Alex Wright and Nick Masino with Partnership Gwinnett.)