Amex GBT, the world’s leading B2B travel platform, released its latest report on energy, mining, and marine (EMM) travel management on April 24th. The report offers valuable insights, solutions, and strategies for EMM organizations to manage their crew travel programs effectively.
Managing large and diverse EMM workforces, including mining and offshore rig workers and seafarers, is a complex process with many challenges. Transporting crew members to remote sites, offshore installations, and seaports requires a unique blend of technology and specialist services. Amex GBT’s report provides expert advice on the subject.
The report highlights the importance of safety, risk management, and duty of care for companies operating in the EMM sector. Challenges these organisations face include everyday risks such as travel disruption causing missed connections on multi-leg, multi-modal journeys to extreme weather events, complexities in global maritime logistics, and local geopolitical instability.
Swapna Nair, Amex GBT’s Head of EMM, emphasized the importance of specialized crew-travel solutions and expertise, along with round-the-clock servicing and traveller support, in delivering effective travel programs that meet the safety standards of EMM organizations.
The report also discusses specialist discount airfares, virtual payments, and sustainability initiatives that can help EMM organizations optimize their crew travel programs.
In conclusion, Amex GBT’s latest EMM travel management report offers a comprehensive guide for energy, mining, and marine organisations to effectively manage their crew travel programs. It emphasizes the importance of safety, risk management, and duty of care in delivering effective travel programs for EMM organizations.
To access the full report, please click here.
Written by: Matthew Thomas