Integrated shipping services provider, Clarksons Platou, expanded in Dubai with the opening of the companys new office at the Gold Tower.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by a number of government officials, decision makers, and maritime leaders, including Amer Ali, executive director of Dubai Maritime City Authority; Nawfal Al Jourani, chief officer of Dubai Maritime Cluster Office; and Essam Bella, managing director of Clarksons Platou.
The new office in Dubai is Clarksons Platous fourth largest office after London, Oslo, and Singapore. The latest move reflects the growing international confidence in Dubai’s role as an influential force on the global maritime map, backed by competitive strengths that have ranked it as the 10th among the world’s top maritime capitals for 2017 and fifth in terms of attractiveness and competitiveness.
The new office provides an ideal platform to expand the company’s operations in the Middle East, India, Egypt, and Morocco, particularly in brokerage services in the dry cargo, specialised products, and offshore markets.
Ali added: This meeting represents a practical demonstration of the Dubai Maritime Cluster Office efforts to connect with the maritime sector leaders as we strive to build a fruitful and solid partnership with Clarksons Platou, which has a long history of leadership, success and excellence in the world of maritime services for over 165 years of time. We will spare no effort to build bridges of constructive cooperation with private sector leaders as part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our strengths and build a secure, sustainable and comprehensive maritime sector that is capable of supporting the economic diversification process pursued by the Emirate of Dubai and the UAE.
Bella said: We are honoured to set our new headquarter in Dubai to better serve our customers in the Middle East, India, Egypt and Morocco. Dubai is significant to us as it strongly pushes forward our ambitious expansion plans, taking advantage of Dubais high potential. The emirate is characterised by advanced infrastructure and legislation, an environment conducive to business and investment, and competitive components at ports and marine services, making it among the worlds best maritime centres. Given its strategic location as a link between East and West, Dubai provides the ideal gateway for us to serve our extensive customer base in the Middle East. We look forward to our new office, which is our fourth largest office among 49 offices around the world, providing us with the opportunity to manage our regional operations efficiently from one of the worlds most attractive and competitive maritime centres.