Dubai Trade to recognize ‘smart’ organizations
Dubai Trade, the single window for cross-border trade and a DP World company, is gearing up for its 10th E-Services Excellence Award (ESEA). The awards feature four new categories that recognize users of LogiGate, the innovative logistics marketplace that enables cargo owners to book warehouses and competitive transportation services online or using a smartphone.
The event that will be held in Dubai during the first quarter of 2018, is the first of its kind in the region to recognize organizations for adopting smart services in trade, shipping and logistics.
The four new categories include: LogiGate Transport Best Cargo Owner, LogiGate Transport Best Transporter, LogiGate Warehousing Best Warehouse Operator and LogiGate Warehousing Best Cargo Owner. Winners are nominated based on the total number of transactions conducted on the app throughout 2017.
Sultan bin Sulayem, DP World Group chairman & CEO and chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, said: “Business and trade is constantly evolving and it’s imperative to keep abreast of change and development to ensure business sustainability and achieve the international competitiveness. This is in line with the UAE 2021 Vision and the Dubai transformation project into a smart city, launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai.”
He added: “During the previous decade, Dubai Trade’s strategy has been to promote the adoption of e-services to enable business and trade and make the emirate a preferred business destination. Great progress has already been made with the adoption of our e-services reaching 98 percent from 820 services provided on Dubai Trade’s portal and smart app. However, there is a new transformation in global trade encouraging us to continue launching integrated smart platforms to maintain our leading position.”
Mahmood Al-Bastaki, CEO of Dubai Trade, said: “We are witnessing a new technology and information revolution impacting trade and business across the world. Our innovative smart platforms enable smart trade and we are grateful to our partners and customers who have adopted our services.”
He added: “ESEA will continue to be a flagship event highlighting business excellence and we will continue our partnerships with our customers to develop systems they need to stay ahead. Smart technology will ensure Dubai and the UAE’s reputation as a preferred destination to do business, work and live.”