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Suez Canal, Omani logistics firm sign vision exchange memo


Suez Canal, Omani logistics firm sign vision exchange memo

Admiral Osama Rabie, Chairman of the Suez Canal Authority (SCA), witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of vision exchange with the Omani Integrated Logistics Services Company on Wednesday.

The ceremony, held at SCA headquarters in Ismailia and attended by the Omani Ambassador to Cairo, Abdullah bin Nasser Al-Rahbi, aims to strengthen cooperation in maritime operations and logistics.

Key areas of collaboration outlined in the memo include training and leveraging SCA's shipyards and the Suez Canal Academy for Maritime Training and Simulation; ship repair and maintenance utilizing SCA's expertise; marketing to attract Omani vessels to transit the Suez Canal; consulting and establishing a joint center to provide technical and logistical support; knowledge sharing through organizing workshops and conferences to exchange best practices.

Chairman of the SCA emphasized the Authority's commitment to strengthening client relationships and fostering partnerships across maritime and logistics sectors. This includes expanding services, such as bunkering, crew changes, and emergency assistance, to enhance the ship transit experience and establish the Suez Canal as a leading regional logistics hub.

Rabie highlighted the Authority's dedication to knowledge sharing and collaboration with global maritime stakeholders. He emphasized leveraging the Authority's strengths, including highly skilled personnel, advanced infrastructure (shipyards, equipment), and a specialized training academy with cutting-edge technology and internationally recognized programs.

The Ambassador of Oman in Cairo emphasized that the Suez Canal is an ideal hub for providing diverse logistical and maritime services adhering to global standards. He expressed his keenness to leverage the strong historical ties between Oman and Egypt. This includes capitalizing on the Suez Canal Authority's extensive expertise across various domains, aligning with Oman's ambitious 2040 strategy, which prioritizes maritime sectors.

Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed Al Rawas, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Omani Integrated Logistics Services Company expressed his eagerness to collaborate with the Suez Canal Authority to optimize its service offerings. This agreement, he stated, marks the commencement of a fruitful economic and maritime partnership, encompassing knowledge exchange across multiple areas.

The Memorandum of Understanding was formally signed by Engineer Nashaat Nasr El-Din, Director of the Movement Department at the Suez Canal Authority, and Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed Al Rawas, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Omani Integrated Logistics Services Company.