SAFMARINE was presented the General Motors 2006 Supplier of the Year award for its overall business performance in providing GM with world-class parts and services.

"We are proud to honor Safmarine as one of the 'Best of the Best' GM suppliers in 2006," said Bo Andersson, GM group vice president for global purchasing and supply chain at the 15th annual award ceremonies Saturday in Orlando, Florida.

"Safmarine achieved the award based on outstanding performance in 2006," he said. "We appreciate their energy, hard work and dedication to the success of GM."

Said Safmarine CEO Ivan Heesom-Green: "This recognition from General Motors, the world's largest automaker, is a great honour and we regard the award as proof that Safmarine's `people making the difference' philosophy is a winning philosophy that offers value to our customers."

Formed 60 years ago, Safmarine is today one of the leading north/south operators offering container shipping to almost every part of the world.