King Abdullah Port platinum sponsor of Breakbulk Middle East 2018
King Abdullah Port has announced the signing of an agreement to sponsor the third edition of Breakbulk Middle East, which will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center in the UAE on Feb. 6-7, 2018. The event will be held in order to discuss the latest developments in the sector of maritime shipping of bulk cargo and its future vision and direction.
The participation of King Abdullah Port as a platinum sponsor of Breakbulk Middle East 2018 comes in order to promote the port’s presence in the regional and global scene, in addition to establishing its position as one of the largest ports in the world.
Rayan Qutub, CEO of King Abdullah Port, said: “The participation of King Abdullah Port at Breakbulk Middle East 2018 is an opportunity to highlight the port’s contribution to supporting the Kingdom’s economic development journey, in addition to enhancing its competitiveness by activating the maritime shipping sector and supporting the flow of trade between Saudi Arabia and the world.”
“Our sponsorship of this event comes within the framework of opening up new horizons for investment partnerships in conjunction with the launch of our bulk cargo handling services, especially since the maritime transportation sector plays a very significant role in supporting Saudi Arabia’s strategy for economic diversification, which is currently being implemented as part of the logistical Vision 2030,” he added.
In its 2018 edition, Breakbulk Middle East will discuss the opportunities and challenges of shipping projects in the region, as well as the ways in which regional organizations can benefit in the current shipping projects sector. Around 100 exhibitors and 80 speakers are set to participate, and the CEO of King Abdullah Port will present the port’s latest achievements and its approach to develop the future of business both in Saudi Arabia and the region.
Run by the Ports Development Company, King Abdullah Port is the Middle East’s first port to be fully owned, developed and operated by the private sector. With its strategic location and state-ofthe-art technologies, all managed by national and global experts, King Abdullah Port has earned its place at the heart of the world’s major shipping lanes.