UAE’s Gulftainer, collaborates with freight forwarders in South China
The UAE’s leading port operator, Gulftainer is expected to enter a strategic partnership with leading merchants and freight forwarders in Shenzhen, following the China International Logistics and Supply Chain Fair.
The China International Logistics and Supply Chain Fair (CILF) is the leading logistics and transport expo in Asia for Logistics & Supply Chain, Port & Shipping, Air Cargo, Road and Rail Transport, Dangerous/bulk/cold chain goods and related industries. This year’s conference which took place between 24th to 26th September, was attended by members of the Shenzhen International Freight Forwarders Association and the Qingdao Logistics Network.
Zina S, General Manager – Shipping Lines, said: “Gulftainer has extensive experience working closely with trading and freight forwarding companies. This expertise has enabled the company to develop an understanding of the sector’s complexities and offer tailored logistics solutions.
“With its five-decade presence in the Middle East, Gulftainer is an ideal partner to facilitate the seamless movement of cargo between the South China region and the UAE, serving as a gateway to the Upper Gulf, the Red Sea, and North and East Africa.”
The UAE remains China’s top commercial partner in the Arab world, accounting for 18 per cent of non-oil imports from China in 2023.
Daniel Wright, Group Chief Operating Officer, stated: “The growing trade and logistics relationship between the UAE and China is driven by shared strategic goals and expanding global trade routes. China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has played an important role in enhancing this connectivity.
“As a gateway between East and West, the UAE has positioned itself as a key logistics hub, facilitating the seamless movement of goods between China and global markets.”