التكنولوجيا وأخبارها بوابة الإمارات لتكنولوجيا المعلومات والإتصالات
Port Authorities Roundtable (PAR) Vows to Safeguard Global Supply Chain
: In an effort to collaborate and keep trade flows open during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis,
Abu Dhabi Ports has joined 19 of the world’s leading port authorities in signing a first-of-
its-kind virtual declaration.
Hosted viavideo conference, the Ports Authorities Roundtable (PAR) Declaration calls on
member ports to work together by allowing merchant ships to berth and carry out cargo
operations to maintain the global supply chain. The Declaration also commits the maritime sector to adhere to best practice in ensuring the safety of seafarers in terms of precautionary measures whendealing with coronavirus cases.
Held in the presence of officials from theInternational Maritime Organization (IMO)and the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), Abu Dhabi Ports was the sole representative from the MENAregion at a virtual roundtable that also included participants
from Asia, Europeand North America.
Representing Abu Dhabi Ports, Captain Maktoum Al Houqani, Chief Corporate Authority
Officersaid: “Abu Dhabi stands at the centre of global maritime trade and our participation
at the Port Authorities Roundtable affirms our strategic status as a vital hub that links East
and West.”
“The international shipping and logistics community stands together at this time of
greatcrisis inmaintaining the smooth flow of essential goods and medical supplies.
“Abu Dhabi Ports proudly joins hands with the world’s maritime sector in affirming and
renewing our resolve to battle COVID-19 and to support seaborne trade.
“The virtual declaration initiated by member countries of PARhas very real implications for
our entire industryby ensuring our ports and economic lifelines remain open, and our
seafarers and maritime personnel are protected.”
Organised by Singapore, the PAR is a forum for leading port authorities to discuss issues of
mutual interests, address common challenges, and engage in collaborative opportunities.
Other members joining Abu Dhabi Ports in signing of the declaration included the ports of
Rotterdam, Tokyo and Los Angeles.
