Food Security

Shipping Arabia, November 1, 2026 – Mwani Qatar participated in the fourth Qatar Supply Chain Management Conference at Hilton Doha, joining industry leaders and experts to discuss supply chain resilience, operational efficiency and strategies to maintain trade flows amid emerging challenges affecting transport and logistics networks.

The conference focused on the challenges facing supply chains and opportunities to develop more resilient and adaptable logistics systems. Discussions also addressed the importance of maintaining trade continuity, strengthening food security and improving the ability of supply chains to respond to disruptions.

Mwani Qatar’s participation reflected its commitment to exchanging expertise and strengthening cooperation with stakeholders across the transport and logistics sectors. These efforts aim to improve the efficiency and resilience of supply chain operations while maintaining port readiness and facilitating the uninterrupted movement of goods.

Capt. Mohamed Hamad Al-Saiyari, Hamad Port Manager, represented Mwani Qatar in the opening session titled “Supply Chains in Times of Crisis: Shared Challenges and National Solutions.”

The session addressed challenges facing supply chains during periods of crisis, with particular emphasis on shared challenges and national solutions. The discussion formed part of the conference’s broader focus on developing more resilient supply chain ecosystems and safeguarding trade flows.

Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Marzooqi, HSSE Manager at Mwani Qatar, participated in the second session, titled “Operational Efficiency, Risk Management, and Enhancing Supply Chain Resilience.”

The session focused on operational efficiency, risk management and the importance of strengthening supply chain resilience. These themes aligned with the conference’s objective of identifying approaches to improve logistics performance and the ability to respond to operational challenges.

Through its participation, Mwani Qatar emphasized the importance of knowledge sharing and closer collaboration with partners across the transport and logistics industries. The company highlighted the role of cooperation in developing supply chain networks that can respond more effectively to disruptions while maintaining efficient operations.

The discussions also reinforced the importance of port readiness in supporting the continuity of cargo movements. Maintaining operational preparedness and strengthening coordination across the logistics sector remain central elements of Mwani Qatar’s approach to supporting reliable cargo flows.

Mwani Qatar’s involvement in the conference further reflected its focus on strengthening supply chain resilience through industry engagement, professional knowledge exchange and collaboration with logistics stakeholders.

These efforts support the development of a more efficient and adaptable supply chain ecosystem while enhancing the ability of ports to facilitate the smooth movement of goods and maintain continuity in maritime and logistics operations.

Source: Mwani Qatar

Shipping Arabia, September 20, 2026 – Jordan is moving to strengthen supply chain resilience, strategic inventories and alternative logistics routes, with industry representatives calling for faster customs clearance and continued coordination with global shipping lines to safeguard cargo flows through Aqaba.

The discussions follow directives by Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, while chairing part of a Cabinet session on September 16, to treat supply chains as a national priority and take measures to maintain strategic stocks of essential goods amid regional economic and logistics pressures.

Nabil Al-Khatib, First Vice Chairman of the Amman Chamber of Commerce, said Jordan should move beyond the traditional concept of strategic stockpiles toward a broader national logistics security framework. He proposed establishing a national council bringing together the public and private sectors to oversee supply chain continuity, strategic inventories and measurable implementation plans.

Al-Khatib said priorities should include diversifying supply sources and transport routes, accelerating cargo clearance and release, improving logistics efficiency and developing an integrated national database covering inventories and supply chains.

Dr. Deifallah Abu Aqoula, President of the Clearance Companies and Cargo Transporters Syndicate, called for greater use of pre-arrival clearance and green-lane procedures for essential goods, alongside incentives to expand private-sector storage capacity. He also stressed the need to diversify import origins and transport corridors rather than relying on a single route.

Abu Aqoula said rising freight and insurance costs and disruption to international logistics corridors have increased the importance of coordinated contingency planning, data sharing and faster decision-making between government agencies and the private sector.

Hamza Al-Halaika, Board Member of the General Syndicate of Foodstuff Traders, highlighted the maritime dimension of the strategy, calling for closer coordination with global shipping lines to maintain the priority and continuity of cargo arrivals at Aqaba Port, alongside faster movement through customs and other regulatory procedures.

The proposals place Aqaba, Jordan’s principal maritime gateway, at the center of efforts to build a more resilient national logistics system, supported by diversified transport routes, faster cargo flows, strategic storage and closer public-private coordination.

Source: Jordan News Agency – Petra