UAE ranks among top 35 countries with largest global maritime fleets
UAE and Gulf Countries Shine in Global Shipping and Port Efficiency Rankings
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been recognized as one of the top 35 countries worldwide with the largest shipping fleets by tonnage and capacity, according to the 2024 report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). This report also highlights Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar as notable Arab countries on the list.
Gulf Ports Among the Most Efficient
The Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) reported that 10 Gulf container ports are ranked among the 70 most efficient ports globally in 2024, out of 405 ports worldwide. The Gulf commercial fleet made up 54.2% of the total Arab commercial fleet in 2023.
Connectivity and Productivity
Most GCC countries exceeded the Arab average in the Liner Shipping Connectivity Index, scoring 100.5 in 2023. The number of major Gulf seaports surpassed 25 in 2024. In terms of container productivity, two Gulf ports were recognized as high-production ports, with output over 4 million containers, while eight ports were classified as medium-production ports, with output between 0.5 million and 4 million containers.
Strategic Role and Development
GCC-Stat emphasized the sustainable development of infrastructure across key ports, establishing them as leading global logistics hubs. Gulf maritime navigation and ports are crucial strategic hubs for global shipping companies and logistics services. The Unified Maritime Operations Centre is a significant achievement of GCC cooperation, enhancing security and stability in the region.
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UAE
UAE stands for the United Arab Emirates, a country in the Middle East known for its modern cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Gulf Countries
Gulf Countries refer to the countries located around the Persian Gulf, including Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and the UAE.
Global Shipping and Port Efficiency Rankings
These rankings show how well countries manage their shipping and ports, which are places where ships load and unload goods.
UNCTAD
UNCTAD stands for the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, an organization that helps countries with trade and development issues.
GCC-Stat
GCC-Stat is the statistical center for the Gulf Cooperation Council, which provides data and statistics for Gulf countries.
GCC
GCC stands for the Gulf Cooperation Council, a group of countries in the Middle East that work together on economic and political issues.
Tonnage and Capacity
Tonnage refers to the weight of goods a ship can carry, and capacity is how much space is available for cargo on a ship.
Arab Fleet
The Arab Fleet includes all the ships owned by Arab countries, used for transporting goods and people.
Shipping Connectivity
Shipping connectivity means how well a country's ports are connected to other ports around the world, allowing for efficient trade.
Logistics Hubs
Logistics hubs are places where goods are stored, sorted, and transported to different locations, making trade easier and faster.
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