Leading industry players shared insights on strategies to enhance the GCC maritime transport sector
DP World, UAE Region was a part of the recent CEO Forum–Challenges and Future Opportunities for Ports and Shipping in the Gulf Cooperation Council.
The event united industry experts who shared insights on the hurdles faced due to the current Covid-19 crisis and elaborated on favourable opportunities in the region.
The panel of speakers included Sheikh Yousef Al Abdullah Al Sabah Al Nasser Al Sabah, Director-General, Kuwait Ports Authority and President, Arab Sea Ports Federation, Kuwait; Shahab Al Jassmi, Commercial Director of Ports and Terminals – DP World, UAE Region; Lars Meurling, Vice President Marketing, Bromma, Sweden; Susan Hunter, CEO, APM Terminals Bahrain; Anupam Asthan, SVP, Sales and Marketing, Gulftainer, UAE and Mark Geilenkirchen, CEO, SOHAR Port and Freezone, Sultanate of Oman.
Shahab Al Jassmi spoke about the roadblocks in business due to the global crisis and also revealed key strategies DP World, UAE Region employs to overcome these challenges. He also shed light on the significance of embracing digital models of business to enhance the supply chain.
“It’s time for us to move away from old ways and adopt improved strategies to sustain in this new world,” observed Sheikh Al Sabah.
“As a community, we must endeavour to devise a flexible and open approach and be prepared for future challenges. We at APM Terminals are taking all the necessary precautions in order to sustain trade flow,” remarked Hunter.
