Qatar Chamber attaches great importance to future supply chains, says official

Qatar Chamber attaches great importance to future supply chains, says official

Qatar Chamber board member Ali bin Abdullatif al-Misnad.







Qatar’s strategic location in the Middle East provides it valuable access to key markets, according to Qatar Chamber board member Ali bin Abdullatif al-Misnad, who is also chairman of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) in Qatar.Al-Misnad made the statement during the ‘Global Freight Summit 2023’, which was recently held in Dubai under the theme ‘Making the Future Supply Chain a Reality’.With more than 2bn people residing within 3,000km of Qatar, the country benefits from Hamad International Airport and the globally acclaimed Hamad Port, which is strategically located near free zones.He also highlighted that Qatar’s substantial investment in the transport sector is reflected in the $9.9bn market, propelling the country to the second-best position in the region for logistics efficiency.Al-Misnad noted that Hamad Port has established over 15 direct shipping lines, connecting it to 40 ports across three continents. Additionally,