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Message from the CEO

The SKA Group has come a long way since we started our journey in 2003 as a pioneering frontier logistics solutions provider in a highly dangerous environment like Iraq. Today, SKA Group focuses on core competencies and expertise that is truly reflective of our DNA – Energy, Logistics and Risk Management:

•  Founded on commercial logistics excellence, SKA Energy provides professional fuel supply chain solutions covering acquisition, storage, distribution and transportation.

•  SKA International operates a fully integrated logistics service that covers air, sea and ground freight, utilising the combined strength of our own unique warehousing, trucking, customs clearance capabilities and specialised transport.

•  SKA Risk Management thrives in providing sound risk management services that include risk identification and analysis, monitoring and control room, and solutions that enable safe and secure operability of partners. This includes SKA operations that are protected by our own highly-skilled security staff, ensuring the safety of all our and our partners’ assets.

Our strict compliance with stringent global quality standards is clearly evidenced by our global certifications in Service Excellence, Technological Innovation and Ethical Business Practices. These serve to reinforce our brand values of trustworthiness, reliability and specialisation.

Let the SKA Group fulfil your needs and be your preferred partner in your aspiration towards sustained economic development.

Mike Douglas
President & CEO

Message from the CEO

The SKA Group has come a long way since we started our journey in 2003 as a pioneering frontier logistics solutions provider in a highly dangerous environment like Iraq. Today, SKA Group focuses on core competencies and expertise that is truly reflective of our DNA – Energy, Logistics and Risk Management:

•  Founded on commercial logistics excellence, SKA Energy provides professional fuel supply chain solutions covering acquisition, storage, distribution and transportation.

•  SKA International operates a fully integrated logistics service that covers air, sea and ground freight, utilising the combined strength of our own unique warehousing, trucking, customs clearance capabilities and specialised transport.

•  SKA Risk Management thrives in providing sound risk management services that include risk identification and analysis, monitoring and control room, and solutions that enable safe and secure operability of partners. This includes SKA operations that are protected by our own highly-skilled security staff, ensuring the safety of all our and our partners’ assets.

Our strict compliance with stringent global quality standards is clearly evidenced by our global certifications in Service Excellence, Technological Innovation and Ethical Business Practices. These serve to reinforce our brand values of trustworthiness, reliability and specialisation.

Let the SKA Group fulfil your needs and be your preferred partner in your aspiration towards sustained economic development.

Mike Douglas President & CEO

We deliver services that are measurable, auditable & backed by international standards.

Established in 2003, SKA is an experienced expert in frontier logistics, pioneering projects in often high-risk and post-conflict territories. We specialize in moving people, equipment and cargo efficiently and safely in hostile and challenging environments. SKA’s diverse capabilities include a wide range of Fuel Distribution and Fuel Supply Chain Management, Ground Logistics, Life Support Construction and Operations, and Security Services.

Our SKA team has been operating in Iraq since 2003 making us the pioneer and the undisputed experts in frontier logistics solutions. SKA has successfully developed commercial interests, supporting the regions in which we operate, as they rebuild in post-conflict environments. Our extensive experience, remarkable safety record and diverse capabilities ensure we are well-equipped to deal with the changing dynamics of your business needs. We have built a solid reputation for providing excellent professional services for our diverse customer base and are able to deliver results on time and with the utmost professionalism and confidence.

We strive to be the acknowledged leader and preferred partner in helping our clients succeed in the world’s most difficult-to-operate countries. A wide spectrum of clients in the public sector includes national governments and donor nations such as the US, the UK, the EU, the United Nations and its subsidiary organizations. In the private sector, we work with globally renowned brands such as BP, Maersk, DHL, DSV Panalpina, Toyota, and global service providers such as PAE, TetraTech and Constellis.

We deliver services that are measurable, auditable & backed by international standards.

Established in 2003, SKA is an experienced expert in frontier logistics, pioneering projects in often high-risk and post-conflict territories. We specialize in moving people, equipment and cargo efficiently and safely in hostile and challenging environments. SKA’s diverse capabilities include a wide range of Fuel Distribution and Fuel Supply Chain Management, Ground Logistics, Life Support Construction and Operations, and Security Services.

Our SKA team has been operating in Iraq since 2003 making us the pioneer and the undisputed experts in frontier logistics solutions. SKA has successfully developed commercial interests, supporting the regions in which we operate, as they rebuild in post-conflict environments. Our extensive experience, remarkable safety record and diverse capabilities ensure we are well-equipped to deal with the changing dynamics of your business needs. We have built a solid reputation for providing excellent professional services for our diverse customer base and are able to deliver results on time and with the utmost professionalism and confidence.

We strive to be the acknowledged leader and preferred partner in helping our clients succeed in the world’s most difficult-to-operate countries. A wide spectrum of clients in the public sector includes national governments and donor nations such as the US, the UK, the EU, the United Nations and its subsidiary organizations. In the private sector, we work with globally renowned brands such as BP, Maersk, DHL, DSV Panalpina, Toyota, and global service providers such as PAE, TetraTech and Constellis.

Where we operate

Doing difficult jobs in difficult places is what we do best!

Where we operate

Doing difficult jobs in difficult places is what we do best!

Certifications

Global Standard Certifications

An emphasis on quality assurance and reliability is anchored to strict compliance with the highest global standards of Service Excellence, Technological Innovation and Ethical Business Practices. SKA and its group of companies are currently certified and compliant with:

Global Standard Certifications

An emphasis on quality assurance and reliability is anchored to strict compliance with the highest global standards of Service Excellence, Technological Innovation and Ethical Business Practices. SKA and its group of companies are currently certified and compliant with:
International Stability Operations Association Member
ISOA Women, Peace, and Security Certified
Cyber Essentials Certified
International Code of Conduct Association Member
United Nations Global Compact
British Safety Council Certified
Highfield Qualifications Certified
Joint Inspection Group standards
Energy Institute Member
International Organization for Standardization Certified (ISO 9001:2015)
MSS Global certified management standards - ISO 9001:2015, ISO 18788:2015, ANSI/ASIS PSC.1-2012
Trace International Member
Joint Supplier Registration System (JSRS) Certified Supplier
HISTORY

Our Achievements

SKA is a pioneer in Frontier Markets since 2003

Our Achievements

SKA is a pioneer in Frontier Markets since 2003

2003
Iraq
SKA enters Iraq
  • Arguably the first contractor in Iraq
  • Air operations implementing the Iraq Currency Exchange Program
  • Refurbishment of Baghdad, Basrah, Erbil airports
  • Rescue of KGL hostages
2004
Iraq
Iraq War
  • SKA becomes first foreign company to win a contract from Iraq's Ministry of Oil and begin supplying fuel into the country
  • 2004-2009: SKA's 150 aircrew members conduct round-the-clock flights for KBR's 46 000 employees in the most dangerous time in Iraq
2005
Iraq
Work in Iraq
  • Archeological work supporting the British Museum's efforts to discover ancient artefacts
  • Recovery of human remains of hundreds of mass murder victims in Kurdistan
  • Supporting first free elections in Iraq's history by handling 3 000 tons of voter materials using AN-225 Mriya and 4 helicopters 
2006
Iraq
Crop spraying
  • SKA conducts the most effective aerial spraying of pesticides in Iraq's history to help the farming industry save dates crops from plague
2009
Somalia
SKA Somalia, IBBC
  • SKA invests into re-opening of Aden Abdulle Airport in Mogadishu and within 18 months Turkish Airlines begins operating scheduled flights

  • In the meantime SKA co-founds Iraq British Business Council with Baroness Nicholson
2011
United Nations
UN Global Compact
  • SKA joins the UN Global Compact
  • Fuel testing lab commissioned in Iraq
2012
Afghanistan
War in Afghanistan
  • Supplying mission-critical fuel into Afghanistan with operations on the Torkham border with Pakistan and the Hairatan border with Uzbekistan

  • SKA contracted to move Afghan National Army troops by air in Afghanistan

2013
Iraq
First terminal, War against ISIS
  • SKA builds a ground-breaking 4-tank KAFZA 1 fuel terminal and starts importing petroleum products into Iraq
  • SKA evacuates staff from Mosul airport and supplies fuel to US bases in Iraq and Western desert while evading ISIS capture
2014
Iraq, UAE, Uganda
International growth
  • Joint venture with BP for fuel storage and distribution in Iraq
  • Fuel storage terminal built in Ras Al-Khaimah Airport in the UAE
  • SKA’s Boeing 727-F begins operations in Entebbe airport in Uganda
2015
Somalia
UN deliveries, ISO badge
  • SKA commences UN food deliveries in Somalia
  • ISO 9001:2008 certification by BSI
2016
Iraq, Yemen
Fuel terminal expansion
  • A 6-tank KAFZA 2 expansion built for the SKA terminal in Iraq
  • Medical supplies, food and fuel deliveries in Yemen
2017
Iraq
Port jetties, ISO upgrade
  • SKA invests over $25 million to dredge and refurbish 3 jetties at the Port of Khor Al Zubair in Iraq, allowing the use of LR2 vessels for the first time
  • ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management accreditation
  • ISO 18788:215 Security Operations accreditation Management
2018
Somalia
Growing in Somalia
  • Final mile deliveries for DHL and Maersk in Somalia
  • SKA becomes the official Toyota agent in Somalia
  • ICoCA accreditation for SKA Risk Management
2022
Ukraine
SKA Ukraine and IVECO deal
  • SKA Ukraine established
  • Agreement at IVECO global headquarters in Turin, Italy to bring a dealership to Somalia
Values

Our Values

01

Expertise

With this comprehensive and highly organized structure at our disposal, SKA offers the highest levels of service in the international energy sand logistic support markets. From management to operations, our team has invaluable experience, local knowledge and is qualified to globally recognized standards.
02

Reliablity

An unparalleled reputation in the industry has been gained through our diverse capabilities, securing SKA as market leaders, trusted specialists, and preferred partners to dozens of state institutions and NGOs
03

Trust

We provide outstanding service through teamwork, accountability and innovation of which is reflected in the quality of our results.

OUR VALUES

01

Expertise

With this comprehensive and highly organized structure at our disposal, SKA offers the highest levels of service in the international energy sand logistic support markets. From management to operations, our team has invaluable experience, local knowledge and is qualified to globally recognized standards.
02

Reliablity

An unparalleled reputation in the industry has been gained through our diverse capabilities, securing SKA as market leaders, trusted specialists, and preferred partners to dozens of state institutions and NGOs
03

Trust

We provide outstanding service through teamwork, accountability and innovation of which is reflected in the quality of our results.
TEAM

Our People

Constantly driving SKA’s continuing success story is our dedicated workforce, whose courage, commitment, experience and expertise have enabled SKA to deliver world-class services in challenging environments, whilst maintaining an excellent safety track record.

Our People

Constantly driving SKA’s continuing success story is our dedicated workforce, whose courage, commitment, experience and expertise have enabled SKA to deliver world-class services in challenging environments, whilst maintaining an excellent safety track record.