Home

Kuwait is building one of the largest deep seaports in the Middle East.

Looking for Dutch expertise and knowhow, a Kuwaiti delegation of senior representatives of the Kuwaiti port sector visited the Netherlands on March 2011. The Kuwaiti delegates represented Kuwait Port Authority, Kuwait Ministry of Public Works, KGL Port International, Kuwait Oil Company and other major organisations in Kuwait. The tour included visits to Port of Rotterdam, Port of Amsterdam and other leading companies in the Dutch port development and logistics management sector. This visit came as part of Kuwait’s long-term commitment to boost economy through becoming a transport and logistical hub in the Golf region. The Kuwaiti government is investing US$108 billion to modernise the country’s infrastructure including its harbour facilities. Kuwait is currently building Boubyan seaport, the largest harbour at the head of the Gulf region at an estimated cost of US$1bn. Other existing ports in Kuwait are also witnessing major modernising and upgrading schemes.

In support of its ambitious plans, port owners and operators in Kuwait is on the look for the latest technology, innovation and trends in the design, construction, fit-out and operation of port facilities. Dutch infrastructure companies enjoy an excellent reputation in Kuwait and Kuwaitis are seeking partnerships with leading companies in the Dutch port industry to help them with achieving their port development projects. A senior official at the Kuwait Ministry of Public works invites Dutch companies to forgo business cooperation with Kuwaiti counterparts to benefit from the several opportunities available in Kuwait, saying ‘After visiting the main ports in Holland, Port  of Rotterdam and Port of Amsterdam, and taking a closer look at the Dutch port development and management sector, we definitely encourage Dutch companies to visit Kuwait and to participate in the large opportunities available within our port sector. We are keen to establish partnerships with Dutch companies to employ Dutch technology and knowhow in building and operating our existing and new ports’.

Building on the success of this visit, the Holland Gulf Chamber of Commerce is organising a counter mission to Kuwait on 11-13 December 2011. This event provides a unique opportunity to meet all the important players within the Kuwaiti port sector. The trade mission is intended for executives and senior export managers. The programme consists of high-level meetings with authorities, port owners and operators as well as infrastructure counteracting companies. In addition, a networking event will be organised in cooperation with the Netherlands Embassy in Kuwait. During these meetings you will have the opportunity to directly meet with Kuwaiti counterparts and provide them with a presentation of your company. Dutch architects, consultants, builders and suppliers of port operation and logistics solutions are strongly recommended to participate in this mission. >> More about HGCC

Read more>>>