Chaired by Ahmed bin Saeed, with the participation of government officials and business leaders

The first summit of the "global logistical passport" initiative will be launched "remotely" from Dubai on June 8th

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The Global Logistic Passport Initiative, a global program led by the private sector, which aims to facilitate the flow of global trade, announced the organization of its first international summit remotely, through visual communication technology, from Dubai, on the eighth of next June, with the participation of a group of business leaders Government officials and representatives of international organizations, to exchange views on the main trends that shape the features of the shipping and logistics sector during the next stage.

During the summit, the achievements of the global logistical passport initiative achieved so far will be reviewed, and visions will be developed that define the course of the future program, while the summit represents an important milestone in the march of the shipping and logistics sector around the world, as it focuses on strengthening international cooperation in order to provide regulatory conditions, information and appropriate incentives for companies to achieve The full potential of global trade.

Presidency of the Summit

The summit will be chaired by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Aviation Authority and Supreme Chair of the Emirates Airline Group, in the presence of a group of Emirati and international leaders concerned with this vital sector, led by the Chairman and CEO of Dubai Ports World Group, Chairman of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Minister of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Bakhit Sultanov, and Deputy Minister of Infrastructure of Brazil, Marcelo Sampaio, along with representatives of the World Customs Organization and other international organizations.

Business leaders

On the goals of the summit, Mike Baskaran, CEO of the Global Logistic Passport Initiative, said: “The International Summit of the Global Logistic Passport Initiative, in partnership with business and government leaders, will seek to reach a consensus on how the initiative will contribute to activating a wider and larger international trade.”

Pascaran added: “International trade is of great importance in the global economy, as it contributes greatly to development, growth and job creation.

The global logistical passport initiative in light of the ongoing (Covid-19) crisis is an integral part of the global response to enhance international trade, facilitate access to new markets, and increase the flexibility of the global supply chain. ”

Supply chain

For his part, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem said: “(DP World), as an international company active in the supply chain and logistics services, and as a partner in the program, is at the forefront in developing and expanding the scope of the Global Logistic Passport initiative.

One of the main reasons for the success of the program is that joining it is free, available to all, and it welcomes any country or company that plays an active role in international trade.

It is noteworthy that among the countries joining the initiative so far: India, Indonesia, Thailand, South Africa, Brazil, Colombia, and other countries of the south, which were keen to join the initiative, due to their confidence in its positive impact and its ability to create a new economic reality that brings together the countries of the South. , And enhances its commercial capabilities, with the many advantages that the initiative offers, which exceed 100 advantages, whether financial or operational.

• Future trends for the freight and logistics sector at the "summit" discussion table.

Several advantages

The global logistical passport allows merchants and freight forwarders to enjoy a number of advantages, in exchange for increased trade traffic in each of the centers affiliated with the program, as by joining the fast-growing economies network of the program, companies and member institutions of it have the opportunity to diversify their business into new markets, such as Latin America, South Asia, or Africa.

Mike Baskaran: "The Logistics Passport initiative is part of the global response to boost international trade and facilitate access to new markets."

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