AD Ports Group and ITC Team Up to Boost Trade and Logistics
Geneva [Switzerland], June 29: AD Ports Group and the International Trade Centre (ITC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance trade facilitation, digital trade, logistics, and transport. The agreement was signed by Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group, and Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director of ITC.
Under the MoU, the two entities will work together to simplify trade and improve the efficiency of the transport, maritime, ports, and logistics sectors in the United Arab Emirates, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, and developing nations. They will review and upgrade frameworks and policies to align with international best practices.
The collaboration will provide technical assistance to developing and least developed countries (LDCs) for implementing the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), making cross-border trade faster and smoother. The partnership will also support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and promote women’s roles in trade through empowerment programs.
Both parties will share expertise, participate in events, and provide training on trade facilitation and customs excellence. Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi expressed excitement about the partnership, highlighting its potential to open new global investment opportunities and promote economic diversification in the UAE. Pamela Coke-Hamilton emphasized the importance of digital solutions in making trade more efficient and inclusive.
ITC, established in 1964 in Geneva, Switzerland, aims to promote international trade and exports from developing countries. It offers advisory services, capacity building, training, and trade-specific publications to support governments and private sectors in improving transport and logistics efficiency.
