Dubai: Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, chaired a high-level coordination meeting hosted by the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) at its headquarters in Dubai. The meeting brought together senior executives from global shipping lines and representatives of maritime associations as part of ongoing efforts to address current challenges impacting regional supply chains.
According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting was attended by Abdulla bin Damithan, Chairman of the PCFC, and Dr. Abdulla Busenad, Director General of Dubai Customs, alongside senior leaders from the logistics and maritime sectors. Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to safeguarding trade flows and strengthening regional supply chain resilience through collaboration with partners and solutions that address regional challenges.
Dr. Al Zeyoudi emphasized the UAE's dedication to advancing partnerships and deepening regional and international cooperation. This effort aims to enhance the efficiency and responsiveness of regional supply chains to ensure the uninterrupted movement of goods, especially essential commodities. Efforts are also underway to strengthen alternative trade corridors and implement advanced customs frameworks to reinforce the nation's competitiveness as a global trade hub.
Bin Damithan highlighted the importance of sustained coordination among stakeholders, noting progress since the previous meeting in ensuring continued trade flows into the UAE. Relevant entities have implemented strategic initiatives to enhance supply chain resilience, including improving the efficiency of alternative corridors like Fujairah and Khorfakkan ports and strengthening regional maritime connectivity.
Dr. Busenad outlined key customs initiatives to support trade flows and enhance operational efficiency, reaffirming Dubai Customs' commitment to developing innovative solutions with partners. He noted successful initiatives like Customs Notice No. (6) for transit cargo movement through the green corridor with Oman and the activation of the Advance Cargo Information system.
The meeting reviewed key developments since the previous session, including improvements in handling critical shipments, activation of alternative transport corridors, and expanded use of multimodal transport solutions. These efforts aim to enhance the resilience and sustainability of supply chains and reinforce the UAE's position as a globally competitive logistics hub.
