UAE: Dubai Keeps its Place Among World’s Top Five Shipping Centers

UAE: Dubai Keeps its Place Among World’s Top Five Shipping Centers

 

Dubai has retained its position as the only city in the Middle East to rank among the world's top five destinations for maritime industry for the third consecutive year, according to a global shipping industry index.

The latest recognition once again underscores the competitiveness, attractiveness and inclusiveness of Dubai's local maritime environment, which can be compared to the best in the world.

The International Shipping Centre Development (ISCD) Index ranked Dubai ahead of Rotterdam, Hamburg, Athens, New York, New Jersey and Tokyo.

Singapore has retained the top spot as international shipping centre for the seventh consecutive year.

Singapore maintained its position as the most important shipping hub in the Asia-Pacific region, ranking first for seven consecutive years with its advantages of geographical location, shipping industry ecosystem and supportive government policies, Lu said at a