Qatar Chamber participated in the FIATA-RAME Field Meeting and Conference 2024, highlighting Qatar’s potential as a global trade hub amid evolving logistics trends and strategic developments.
In the dynamic landscape of global trade, Qatar Chamber (website) recently engaged in the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) Field Meeting and Conference 2024, held from March 5-6 in Dubai. The event centered on “Connectivity, Resilience, and Sustainability in Global Supply Chains,” focusing on key practices to mitigate disruptions and ensure seamless trade flow.
Embracing sustainable logistics
The forum underscored the importance of environmental sustainability in logistics operations, advocating for green initiatives and carbon-neutral technologies. Leveraging advancements in automation, blockchain, and artificial intelligence, participants explored ways to optimize supply chains and foster transparency and collaboration.
Qatar’s strategic positioning
Eng. Ali bin Abdullatif Al Misned, Qatar Chamber board member, emphasized Qatar’s strategic location in the Middle East, making it an optimal gateway to established and emerging markets in Africa, Asia, and Europe. With over two billion people, Qatar emerges as a pivotal hub for global trade, capitalizing on its central location and robust infrastructure developments.
Driving economic growth
Al Misned highlighted Qatar’s logistics sector’s pivotal role in economic development, encompassing transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and freight forwarding. Notable projects like Hamad International Airport and Hamad Port underscore Qatar’s commitment to facilitating trade and enhancing accessibility to international markets.
Facilitating growth through free zones
Al Misned emphasized the significance of free zones adjacent to Hamad International Airport and Hamad Port, enhancing market accessibility and reducing customs clearance times. As Qatar’s logistics market anticipates significant growth, free zones play a crucial role in catalyzing economic expansion and meeting escalating demand for logistics services. “The logistics market in Qatar is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by increasing demand for logistics services,” he added.
Qatar Association for Freight Forwarding and Logistics
Al Misned highlighted Qatar Association for Freight Forwarding and Logistics’ (QAFL) pivotal role in promoting Qatar’s logistics sector growth. As a FIATA member, QAFL serves as a bridge between freight forwarders, logistics companies, and state stakeholders, driving collaboration and facilitating sectoral development.
As Qatar embraces its role as a global trade hub, strategic partnerships and sustainable logistics practices position the nation for unprecedented growth and influence in the international trade arena.
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