Al-Misnad calls for stronger connectivity and resilient logistics
<p>Doha, Qatar: Board Member of Qatar Chamber (QC), Chairman of the Middle East and Africa Region (RAME) Eng. Ali bin Abdullatif Al-Misnad at the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA), and President of the Qatar Association for Freight Forwarding and Logistics (QAFL), said that the logistic industry faces a critical period as geopolitical shifts and route disruptions…
Doha, Qatar - Eng. Ali bin Abdullatif Al-Misnad, a board member of the Qatar Chamber and chair of the Middle East and Africa region for the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations, emphasized the importance of strengthening connectivity and resilient logistics for the sector at the FIATA RAME Meeting in Milan, Italy.
The meeting, which coincides with FIATA's centenary, highlighted the critical role of the freight forwarding and logistics industry in the face of geopolitical shifts and disruptions to global trade.
Al-Misnad outlined the four pillars that underpin the resilience of the sector: cooperation, innovation, preparedness, and trust. He noted that recent regional tensions have led to significant disruptions in maritime traffic and other transport routes, impacting shipping operations, freight rates, trade flows, and the movement of essential goods.
To address these challenges, Al-Misnad stressed the need for agile logistics networks, emphasizing the role of strategic investments in world-class infrastructure, connectivity, and digital transformation.
The Qatari leader also underscored the importance of deepening regional connectivity, accelerating digital customs, developing human capital, and expanding industry-wide collaboration to build a more efficient and resilient logistics ecosystem in the Middle East and Africa.
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