Port Authorities Roundtable (PAR) vows to safeguard Global Supply Chain
In an effort to collaborate and keep trade flows open during the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, Abu Dhabi Ports has joined 19 of the world’s leading port authorities in signing a first-of-its-kind virtual declaration.
Hosted via video conference, the Ports Authorities Roundtable (PAR) Declaration calls on member ports to work together by allowing merchant ships to berth and carry out cargo operations to maintain the global supply chain.
The Declaration also commits the maritime sector to adhere to best practice in ensuring the safety of seafarers in terms of precautionary measures when dealing with coronavirus cases.
Held in the presence of officials from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH), Abu Dhabi Ports was the sole representative from the MENA region at a virtual roundtable that also included participants from Asia, Europe and North America.
“Abu Dhabi stands at the centre of global maritime trade and our participation at the Port Authorities Roundtable affirms our strategic status as a vital hub that links East and West,” asserted Captain Maktoum Al Houqani, Chief Corporate Authority Officer, Abu Dhabi Ports.
Organised by Singapore, the PAR is a forum for leading port authorities to discuss industry centric issues.
