Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East gains support from region’s leading maritime entities

  • Date: 02-Jan-2023
  • Source: Emirates News Agency
  • Sector:Oil & Gas
  • Country:UAE
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Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East gains support from region’s leading maritime entities

DUBAI, 2nd January, 2023 (WAM) -- Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East (SMLME) is set to take place from 16th to 18th May, 2023, under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, in association with Seatrade Maritime Club.

During the event, the region’s maritime sector will come together for valuable business opportunities and discuss a wide range of topics concerning the industry's future.

The event’s relevance to the sector, and its potential impact on the region’s economy, has helped it gain the support of major industry players such as Bahri Marine Services, Abu Dhabi Maritime, DP World, and the Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA), among others.

Hessa Al Malek, Advisor to the Minister for Maritime Transport Affairs, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, said, “The UAE is an important contributor to the international flow of trade. Our strategic location at the crossroads of global trade routes gives us an edge over the rest of the world, cementing our position as a renowned maritime hub. Yet, despite our advantages, we have relied upon our zest to constantly improve, and have enhanced our capabilities through innovation, advanced solutions, and state-of-the-art infrastructure.”

“Today, we rank third globally in the Bunker Supply Index and Transport Services Trade. We