27 November 2015
DOHA: Qatar Chamber (QC) has announced to support 'Trans4', the third edition of the annual International Exhibition for Transport and Logistics, which is to be held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Interior Minister H E Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani from May 24 to 26, 2016 at Doha Exhibition and Conference Center.

The move is part of QC's continuous efforts to support the private sector initiatives in Qatar by attracting investments for the sustainable growth and development of the economy.

The Chamber urged companies working in the transportation, shipping and logistics fields to participate in Trans4, where global expertise and international companies will meet under one roof in Doha.

Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani (pictured), Chairman of QC, stressed on the importance of the transportation sector in the economic plans and strategies as well as the social development of the country.

Highlighting the pivotal role performed by QC in contributing to attracting investments to that sector, he said: "We aim at supporting the private sector and supporting entrepreneurs within the state of Qatar."

Sheikh Khalifa also said that the Chamber is empowering the event believing in its importance as it brings together innovative technologies, products and services dedicated to the transport and logistics sector in Qatar.

Powered by the growing industrial and trade activities in the GCC countries and in Qatar in particular, Transport and Logistics sector is considered to be one of the most strategic sectors in economic and social development as it plays an important role in the growth of local and regional economies.

Gaining great momentum from the large production of LNG, petrochemical and construction development projects, Trans4 also gains more importance following Qatar's winning of organizing the Fifa world cup in 2022 as the state announced enormous direct investments in transportation infrastructure.

The three-day exhibition will witness a specialised series of workshops to discuss with international experts the latest industry trends, technologies and methodologies in that important and vital sector. Over 100 prominent companies from 20 countries are expected to display their latest technologies , solutions , services and products in an area of 10,000 msq, as stated in a press conference held in Ministry of Transport last month.

Trans4 2016 organized by Al Baida Group, will showcase shipping and logistics services, railways and transportation systems, freight forwarding, land shipping, and logistics services, custom clearance, consultants and planning, insurance, banking and financial services, logistics management, roads and transportation networks, security systems and more relevant sectors.

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