Over 1,000 industry leaders, top officials and CEOs expected to participate in the meeting
The National Association for Freight and Logistics (NAFL) and International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) revealed the key topics and programme of the soon-to-be-held FIATA-RAME (Region Africa Middle East) Field Meeting & Conference, at a recently held press conference held at the Taj Exotica Resort, Dubai.
The event will be hosted by NAFL on 5 and 6 March 2024 under the Royal patronage and gracious presence of HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Honorary patron of NAFL.
The conference will take place under the theme ‘Connectivity, Resilience, and Sustainability in Global Supply Chains and Trade,’ providing a vital platform for knowledge sharing, strategic discussions, and actionable solutions.
Exploring strategies
Revealing the key themes of the conference, which will host the official FIATA RAME Meeting on day-one, FIATA representatives said that the event will explore strategies to mitigate disruptions and ensure the smooth flow of goods through expert-led discussions and B2B networking opportunities.
In the light of recent geo-political tensions and the disruptions in the Red Sea, escalating supply chain costs and trade challenges, the upcoming FIATA Region Africa and Middle East (RAME) Field Meeting, will bring together over 1,000 industry leaders, CEOs, and practitioners to navigate these turbulent waters and chart a course towards a more resilient future.
“FIATA members play a crucial role in connecting businesses across borders and continents. The sector in the region presents a unique platform for evolving global trade. FIATA will convene its Region Africa and Middle East delegates and the general freight forwarding community in the region in this opportunity to explore how to build a more resilient supply chain,” affirmed Turgut Erkeskin, President, FIATA as he addressed the media gathering.
Various sessions at the conference will delve into critical topics, including strategies to mitigate disruptions and ensure the smooth flow of goods, building a more connected and resilient supply chain across the region through collaborative efforts and knowledge exchange, exploring and implementing sustainable practices for the future, ensuring environmental responsibility and long-term competitiveness.
Crucial catalyst
“We are excited to be the host of FIATA RAME Field Meeting, which serves as a crucial catalyst for positive change and innovation to propel the sector towards a brighter future. This is precisely why hosting the 2024 FIATA RAME Field Meeting and the Conference in the UAE remains strategic, as the country is among the world’s most sought-after logistics hub connecting continents,” asserted Nadia Abdul Aziz, President, NAFL.
“As an association and FIATA member, we aim to foster collaboration and leverage the expertise of industry leaders, in order to build a more robust supply chain, and embrace sustainable practices for the long term,” she further continued.
With the participation of FIATA President, Erkeskin and Director General, Stéphane Graber, the event will bring together top experts, CEOs and practitioners from the industry. It will act as a platform for bringing together key stakeholders –industry leaders, innovators, and thought leaders – to shape the future of logistics in the MEA region, the press statement concluded.
