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Global Corporate Transportation Services & TMC Integration | Gem

  • Writer: Joe Gulino Jr.
    Joe Gulino Jr.
  • Jul 26, 2018
  • 4 min read

Updated: Apr 25

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  • Original Title: "Service" in regards to Global Transportation

  • Original Categories: General

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What "Service" Means in Global Corporate Transportation

The word "service" is overused in the transportation industry. Every company claims "service excellence." But what does service actually mean when you're operating across 200+ cities globally, serving Fortune 100 travel programs, and managing thousands of trips annually?

For Gem Worldwide, service means consistency, accountability, and integration—delivered everywhere.

The Global Transportation Service Reality

Global travel programs face a fundamental problem: every region has different operators. A corporate travel manager needs transportation in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, London, Singapore, and Sydney. Coordinating with 30+ regional operators creates:

  • Inconsistency. Different service standards, different vehicle tiers, different driver training, different communication protocols

  • Integration gaps. Ground transportation doesn't flow into Concur, doesn't integrate with flight data, and doesn't sync with corporate expense systems

  • Accountability gaps. Which operator is responsible when something goes wrong?

  • Cost opacity. Volume leverage is lost across disconnected vendors

What Gem's Global Service Means

One Supplier, One Standard, Worldwide

Gem operates as the single point of contact for ground transportation globally:

  • Direct service: NJ, NY, PA (owned fleet of Lincoln, Volvo, Mercedes, Ford vehicles)

  • Affiliate network: 200+ cities (vetted operators held to Gem's service standard)

  • Quality accountability: Every vehicle meets the same specifications; every driver completes the same training

Integrated TMC and OBT Support

Sabre, Concur, and Groundspan integration mean:

  • Reservations flow from corporate booking systems into Gem's operation

  • Trips appear in Concur trip itineraries alongside flights and hotels

  • Expense reports include ground transportation cost without manual entry

  • Electronic receipts integrate into corporate expense systems (Concur Expense, SAP, Coupa)

No separate invoicing, no paper receipts, no expense reconciliation.

24/7 Worldwide Support

Ground transportation happens in real time across all time zones. Gem's dispatch operates around the clock:

  • Flight delays in Shanghai at 11 p.m. are handled immediately

  • Last-minute changes in London at 6 a.m. are accommodated without delay

  • Equipment issues are escalated and resolved with a single point of contact

Professional Greeter Service Globally

Executive arrivals and VIP passengers receive professional meet-and-greet at baggage claim in every major city—not just in the United States.

Real Global Service in Practice

Fortune 500 Travel Program (5,000+ annual trips across 50+ cities):

A multinational corporation consolidates ground transportation under Gem. The benefits:

  • Single contract. One agreement covering direct service in NJ/NY/PA and affiliate coverage in 200+ global cities

  • Single invoice. Monthly consolidated billing across all regions, all vehicle types

  • Single reporting. One dashboard showing trip activity, cost per mile, service metrics

  • Single integration. Sabre booking flows into Gem's system; Concur reports pull trip data automatically

The travel manager eliminates overhead from managing 30+ vendors. Procurement stops chasing paper. Finance stops reconciling conflicting invoices.

Executive International Travel:

An executive travels from New York to London to Singapore to Dubai. At every city, Gem provides transportation:

  • New York: Lincoln Aviator SUV picks up from office, routes to Newark Airport

  • London: Gem affiliate provides Jaguar sedan from airport to hotel; professional greeter at baggage claim

  • Singapore: Gem affiliate provides premium sedan for airport and business routing

  • Dubai: Gem affiliate provides luxury sedan for airport and hotel transport

The executive's travel program sees all trips under one supplier. Concur integrates all transportation costs. The executive experiences consistent quality at every destination.

Regional Sales Retreat (200+ people across 4 venues):

Your company hosts a regional sales event spanning 4 cities. Gem coordinates:

  • City 1: Mini coach from airport to hotel

  • City 1: Guest shuttles from hotel to venue

  • City 2: Sedan and SUV transfers between cities

  • City 3: Motor coach from airport; professional event dispatcher on-site

  • City 4: Return transport to airport

One dispatcher manages all vehicles across all cities. Timing adjusts in real time. One invoice arrives post-event covering all cities and all vehicle types.

Why Fortune 500 Programs Choose Gem for Global Service

  1. Consolidation. One supplier replaces 30+. Operational overhead decreases.

  2. Integration. TMC/OBT platforms connect directly. No manual entry.

  3. Consistency. Same service standard globally, not a patchwork of regional operators.

  4. Accountability. A single company you can hold responsible for service quality.

  5. Cost leverage. Volume pricing across regions without markup on affiliate operators.

Fleet Globally

  • Executive Sedan: Lincoln MKT, Volvo S90, regional equivalents

  • Executive SUV: Lincoln Aviator, Ford Expedition, regional equivalents

  • Executive Van: Mercedes Executive Sprinter (global model)

  • Group Transport: Mini coach (27-39 passenger), motor coach (56 passenger)

FAQs

Q: How do you maintain service standards across 200+ cities? A: Gem audits affiliate operators quarterly for vehicle condition, driver training, and service protocols. Affiliates sign agreements specifying Gem's standards; non-compliance leads to termination.

Q: What happens if a trip spans multiple continents? A: Gem manages the entire journey under one agreement. Your travel manager has one point of contact; billing consolidates on one invoice.

Q: How quickly can we activate Concur/Sabre integration? A: Integration typically takes 2-4 weeks depending on your current system setup. Gem handles technical coordination.

Q: Can we start with one region and expand globally? A: Yes. Many programs start with NJ/NY/PA direct service, then expand to major hubs (Chicago, LA), then global coverage as the relationship matures.

How to Book

For Corporate Travel Programs:

For Large Programs or Global Consolidation:

Online:

Mobile Apps:

Global service means consistency, integration, and accountability across every region. Gem delivers this through direct operations and a vetted worldwide network.

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