Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC) has reported net profit of QR62.46mn on total revenues of QR712.69mn, translating into earnings-per-share of QR0.1 in the first half (H1) of this year."Logistics plays a vital role in facilitating the movement of goods and services and boosting both domestic and international trade. It also serves as a fundamental pillar in diversifying the national economy in line with the Third National Development Strategy and Qatar National Vision 2030," said Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber al-Thani, GWC Chairman.Highlighting that with its strategic advantages, Qatar is well-positioned to become a global logistics hub; he said it is steadily increasing the support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through Al Wukair Logistics Park, which spans 1.5mn sq m and offers world-class infrastructure and a solid platform for business growth and expansion."We are fully prepared to seize the opportunities presented by the North Field Expansion Project — the world’s largest LNG (liquefied natural gas) project currently under construction — with the first phase set to begin production by mid-next year," he said.In February, GWC launched a cutting-edge logistics hub in Ras Laffan, dedicated to serving Qatar’s oil and gas industry, he said, adding "this facility complements the operations of GWC Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of GWC.”GWC supports the growth of the logistics sector, maintaining a leading position in the Qatari market by offering a comprehensive range of services that include warehousing, distribution, records management solutions, logistics hubs, freight forwarding, fine art logistics, transportation, air and sea freight, and customs clearance.Sheikh Abdulla bin Fahad bin Jassim bin Jaber al-Thani, GWC Managing Director, said the company continues to implement an expansion strategy based on a solid financial foundation and a diversified portfolio of investments across sectors and geographies."This approach enables us to adapt to fluctuations in the operational environment, diversify income sources, and reinforce the company’s leadership in the regional logistics sector," he said, adding its subsidiaries continue to expand regionally and forge strategic partnerships in high- potential markets."At the same time, we are expanding into new sectors while entering new markets. As part of this growth, GWC has signed a strategic service agreement with Huawei to provide delivery services for its official e-commerce store across Qatar, ensuring an exceptional customer experience. This move marks a significant expansion in the e-commerce sector and aligns with our strategy to offer innovative logistics solutions,” he said.Matthew Kearns, GWC Group Acting CEO, said: "We maintain a strong focus on driving innovation in our logistics solutions while accelerating sustainability initiatives across all our operations."Recently, GWC partnered with Yellow Door Energy, a leading provider of sustainable energy solutions in the Middle East and Africa, to develop solar power stations at three of its key logistics centres: Logistics Village Qatar, Bu Sulba Warehousing Park, and Al Wukair Logistics Park."This initiative marks one of the largest private-sector solar energy projects in the Gulf Cooperation Council,” he added.
July 22, 2025 | 06:10 PM