Gulf Trading and Maritime Est. was formed in 1978 with principal activities in the Trading & Ship Chandelling. The business further diversified its operations to include EPC contracting services and was now representing world renowned shipping and trading agencies. In 1997, the company was converted into a limited liability company and was renamed to Gulf Maritime General Trading & Contracting Co. W.L.L., (GMTC). GMTC is a market leader when it comes to the shipping and logistics industry in Kuwait and its main activity is in the project logistics industry.