Logistic sector growth enhances Qatar National Vision 2030, says Qatar Chamber official

The Qatar Association for Freight Forwarding and Logistics (QAFL) held its first meeting on Sunday and was presided over by Qatar Chamber board member Ali bin Abdullatif al-Misnad.
Al-Misnad, who is QAFL president, said the association represents the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) in Qatar.
The meeting covered QAFL’s roles and future activities, as well as calling on companies working in transport and logistics to nominate candidates for the board of directors. Further, the meeting highlighted the most important issues and challenges facing these sectors in Qatar.
Al-Misnad called on company representatives to nominate candidates for QAFL’s board of directors, emphasising that QAFL is the sole commission for private sector companies operating in transport and logistics in Qatar, while there are three governmental commissions in this sector.
QAFL will hold regular meetings to address all relevant issues and challenges facing the sector, he said, adding that the next meeting will be held in May to discuss all proposals, views, and hurdles combined from members.
Al-Misnad said the Qatari logistics sector faces a host of challenges and emphasised the QAFL’s role in addressing them and collaborating with concerned bodies to find appropriate solutions.
He underscored QAFL’s role in increasing the contribution of the logistics sector to Qatar’s GDP and the national economy, stressing that developing the logistics sector enhances Qatar National Vision 2030.
Al-Misnad said the establishment of QAFL plays a leading role in promoting the growth and development of the country’s logistics sector. QAFL serves as the voice and link between freight forwarders, logistics companies, and state stakeholders.
He also provided an overview of FIATA, which is based in Geneva and is the largest organisation representing freight forwarders and logistics companies in approximately 150 countries.
Al-Misnad said the chamber officially joined FIATA in October 2023 during the ‘FIATA World Congress’ in Brussels. He also said the chamber recently participated in the ‘FIATA-RAME Field Meeting and Conference 2024’ in Dubai.