UAE hosts high-level meeting to strengthen regional logistics

April 08, 2026 / 8:58 PM

Sharjah 24 – WAM: Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, chaired a high-level coordination meeting at the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) headquarters in Dubai, bringing together senior executives from global shipping lines and maritime associations to address challenges impacting regional supply chains.

Commitment to trade continuity and supply chain resilience

During the meeting, Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to safeguarding trade flows and enhancing regional supply chain resilience through collaboration, advanced operational frameworks, and the development of alternative trade corridors. He emphasised the UAE’s role in building a connected, resilient, and future-ready trade ecosystem.

Strategic initiatives and stakeholder collaboration

Abdulla bin Damithan, Chairman of the PCFC, highlighted progress in improving supply chain efficiency through initiatives at Fujairah and Khorfakkan ports and enhanced maritime connectivity. He stressed the importance of sustained coordination among public and private sector partners to address rising costs and operational challenges.

Customs innovations supporting trade flow

Dr Abdulla Busenad, Director General of Dubai Customs, outlined key customs initiatives, including the green corridor with Oman, acceptance of undertaking letters, and workshops for traders. He also discussed pilot projects like the Advance Cargo Information (ACI) system and new maritime feeder services, along with efforts to expand multimodal transport solutions to enhance resilience and global competitiveness.