Kanoo Yacht Services Charts Course for Luxury Yachting Across Middle East and Mediterranean

 

The Middle Eastern waters of the Arabian Gulf have emerged as a prime destination for the elite world of mega-yachts and luxury leisure travel. With billions being invested in ultra-luxury maritime developments like Saudi Arabia's NEOM and The Red Sea Project, the region is rapidly evolving into one of the most exciting new playgrounds for the superyacht set.

This surge in demand from affluent yacht owners and charterers seeking new exclusive cruising grounds has been a key driver behind a pioneering partnership between two prestigious maritime services firms - Kanoo Yacht Services and Italy's San Giorgio Yachting.

Launched under the banner "San Giorgio Yachting / Kanoo Yacht Services", the joint venture marries San Giorgio's expertise in Mediterranean yachting with Kanoo's formidable regional network spanning the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and beyond.

"There is immense potential for yachting tourism in the Middle East with its stunning cruising areas and the development of world-class marina facilities," said John Drinkwater, CEO of Kanoo Shipping which oversees the yacht services division. "By partnering with the prestigious San Giorgio brand, we can deliver a truly seamless end-to-end service for yacht owners and clients as they cruise between the Mediterranean and Middle East."

Angelo Marcantonio, Commercial Manager for Kanoo Yacht Services, echoed that sentiment: "Our clients in this ultra-luxury segment have exceptionally high standards. Through this partnership, we can provide them with the premium services, support and local knowledge they require, no matter which beautiful destination they choose to visit."

Those premium services run the gamut from expediting marine paperwork and clearances to arranging high-end provisioning, equipment procurement, itinerary planning, and 24/7 technical assistance from experienced yacht professionals. The goal is ensuring every aspect of the yachting experience is delivered flawlessly.

On the Mediterranean side, San Giorgio brings over a decade of experience supporting yacht operations through its bases in iconic locations like Genoa and Portofino. The firm was recently acquired by IL Investimenti Group to accelerate its growth.

"After establishing San Giorgio as a leader for yacht services across Italy and the Mediterranean, we wanted to extend our white-glove offerings to new frontiers," said Fulvia Linari, Managing Director of San Giorgio Yachting who will oversee the Mediterranean side of operations. "The Middle East is an exciting emerging destination, and Kanoo Yacht Services, under the Kanoo Shipping umbrella, was the ideal partner to work with given their unmatched local presence and reputation."

From Saudi Arabia's ultra-luxurious Red Sea developments to the cosmopolitan marinas of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the Gulf region is rapidly enhancing its facilities to accommodate the mega-yacht lifestyle. This offers globetrotting superyacht owners enticing new cruising grounds to explore beyond the traditional Mediterranean hotspots.

With their combined resources and strengths, Kanoo Yacht Services and San Giorgio Yachting are poised to be leaders in delivering a seamless world-class yachting experience to valued clients across these two hallmark yachting regions and beyond.

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Kanoo Shipping Six a Side Cricket Tournament Builds Team Spirit

 

Kanoo Shipping Division UAE under VP – Capt. Pramod Arora organized an inter-office six a side Cricket Tournament among the Shipping staff as a team building event and to showcase sportsmanship among the staff members, whilst taking the opportunity to bring all the families together, with an impressive turnover of 120 staff members & families attending.

The event was held at Australian International School Cricket Grounds on the 3rd March 2024, with the tournament starting at 8.00 am and completing at 3.30 pm, with 10 matches in total being played.

The tournament consisted of eight teams comprising of a squad of eight to nine players in each team which were Abu Dhabi team 1 & team 2, Dubai team 1 & team 2, Fujairah 1, Sharjah 1, and Regional 1.

Kanoo Shipping CEO Mr. John Drinkwater graced the occasion being Chief Guest at the awards ceremony. He thanked the event organizers on a what was a successful day, whilst also congratulating the winners along with everyone that took part.

Shipping DXB 1 and AUH 1 were competing for the plate trophy where AUH 1 won and DXB 1 were the runners up. Kasun from AUH 1 was awarded Man of the Match for the plate final.

Shipping Fujairah and Sharjah qualified for the final of the main rolling trophy with Sharjah winning by a single run advantage to pick up the main trophy, with Fujairah as the runner-up.

Best bowler of the tournament and the highest scorer of the tournament was awarded to Prabodha from Sharjah. Best fielder of the tournament was awarded to Iyappan from DXB 2 with Kissanga from Sharjah awarded man of the match in the final.

Kanoo Shipping intends to organize similar tournament as a yearly event to strengthen the fellowship and team sprit among the staff.

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Gulf Superyacht Summit 2023

The Gulf Superyacht Summit recently concluded its second edition at the Hilton Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, in November. Under the esteemed patronage of P&O Marinas, the two-day summit aimed to enlighten, assist, and advise yachting enthusiasts and stakeholders. The overarching goal was to position the Gulf as a premier winter superyacht destination.

Abdullatif Kanoo of The Kanoo Group, who attended and graced the summit, said, “We are very grateful for the summit's initiatives, including a superyacht strategy encompassing industry requirements, destination appeal, and regulatory ease that highlighted how we could further assist Kanoo Yacht Services to its full potential in offering unmatched services for superyachts in the region. The emphasis placed on addressing challenges, leveraging opportunities, and championing sustainable practices and amenities for the yacht industry's sustainable growth is essential for our industry to be able to fully deliver top-notch services."

The yachting landscape has undergone a profound transformation in the last decade, witnessing an influx of larger and more renowned yachts. Industry experts foresee tremendous potential in the region, provided the GCC harmonizes rules and regulations to facilitate seamless cruising across borders.

Angelo Marcantonio, Commercial Manager at Kanoo Shipping, said, “Over the past seven years, the Middle East has witnessed a staggering increase in superyachts (30 m+) presence, with 150 forecasted maxi yachts gracing its waters in 2023. This nearly twofold rise in yachts broadcasting AIS signals signifies a burgeoning interest in the region. Recognizing this great potential in the region, Kanoo Yacht Services offers seamless yacht services catering to yachts and mega-yachts, ensuring smooth operations in the whole Middle East and beyond.”

“The Middle East's allure as a superyacht haven lies in its favorable geography and extensive cruising season, spanning from October to May,” said John Drinkwater, Vice President of Kanoo Shipping. “Beyond this, the Middle East's rich history, vibrant culture, and diverse recreational offerings solidify its position as a destination for unforgettable recreation. Collaborative efforts among GCC states to standardize regulations, streamline visa processes, and enhance infrastructure further attract high-net-worth individuals,” he added.

As the region gears up to host an increasing number of superyachts, Kanoo Yacht Services becomes pivotal in navigating the complexities of immigration procedures, ensuring a smoother process for entry and exit permits. Kanoo Yacht Services are also instrumental in obtaining spare parts and coordinating essential services.

Jonathan Bygrave, Chief Executive Officer at Kanoo Shipping, added, “The Gulf Superyacht Summit 2023 spotlights the region's untouched beauty and breathtaking scenery, and as we at Kanoo Shipping recognize the competitive landscape of the region, there is a growing need for a trusted and reliable company like our Kanoo Yacht Services that understands these ongoing challenges. Voyage management, planning, and delivering top-notch services for yachts and superyachts on the ground are crucial to attracting more units in the years to come.”

In the dynamic landscape of superyachts, Kanoo Yacht Services emerges as a key player, ensuring that every voyage is not just a journey but an extraordinary experience for everyone.

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Kanoo Shipping Strengthens Bonds with Pakistan Navy Ship Saif on 76th Pakistan Independence Day

 

Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Saif visited Port Rashid Dubai from 13th August until 17th August under Kanoo Shipping as their agent to mark the 76th Independence Day of Pakistan. 

The enduring partnership between Kanoo Shipping and the Pakistan Navy has reached new heights, with PNS Saif hosting a diplomatic reception dinner onboard the vessel. The commemorative dinner was attended by various dignitaries from the UAE, diplomatic missions from several other countries, some members of the Pakistani expatriate community and Kanoo Shipping. 

John Drinkwater, Vice President of Kanoo Shipping, UAE and Oman also visited PNS Saif to greet their Commanding Officer, Captain Muhammad Ali, along with Muhammad Farooq, Shipping Manager – Northern Emirates. During this meeting, the Commanding Officer thanked John Drinkwater for the valuable and timely services and support that Kanoo Shipping provided for the PNS Saif while at Port Rashid. 

John Drinkwater expressed his gratitude for the PNS Saif Commander's comments and was pleased that Captain Ali was satisfied with the services provided, stating, "It was a privilege to support the PNS Saif during her stay in Port Rashid. Everyone at Kanoo Shipping looks forward to continuing to serve and support the Pakistan Navy across the Middle East. We look forward to building on the strong relationship already in place."

In recognition of Kanoo Shipping's contributions, PNS Saif has given the company a commemorative plaque, symbolizing the Navy's profound appreciation for the alliance between the two entities. "This plaque represents a token of gratitude and is a visible reminder of the trust and synergy that defines our collaboration," John Drinkwater added.

About Kanoo Shipping: Kanoo Shipping is a leading maritime company in the Middle East, dedicated to providing comprehensive shipping solutions. With a history deeply intertwined with the maritime industry, Kanoo Shipping has consistently demonstrated its commitment to excellence, innovation, and partnership.

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Kanoo Shipping launches new Port office in Hamriyah Free Zone Sharjah

 

Kanoo Shipping has established a new port office in Hamriyah Free Zone adjacent to Hamriyah Port, a deepwater seaport and accompanying facilities located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Hamriyah Port is part of a free trade zone for companies and a hub for the export and re-export of commodities to other world markets. Main deepwater port activities include petrochemical exports, container terminals and general cargo alongside berth depths of 14 meters. 

 

Hamriyah Port can accommodate very large and deep drafted vessels and its main harbour is designed for handling LPG, oil products, general cargo, heavy-duty cargo, cement, grain and forest products. LPG loading terminal is currently operated by Petrofac, a leading international service provider to the energy industry. The inner harbour is located in the north part of the Hamriyah Free Zone. Offshore of Hamriyah, there is an SBM operated by BP, handling crude and condensate cargo.

 

Hamriyah Port is a few kilometres from Sharjah proper and industrial areas. Investors are able to save time and cost as the port is adjacent to Hamriyah Free Zone. It also has easy access to linking all seven emirates and provides connections to the adjacent Gulf States closer to the Straits of Hormuz.

 

With this new office of Kanoo Shipping, it said that their Husbandry, Crew Care, Port and Cargo Operations services to clients are more robust than ever as port authorities, Customs, Immigration and other government agencies are also located in the same vicinity.

 

Contact Details:

 

Muhammad Farooq

Operations Manager – Northern Emirates

Kanoo Shipping

Mobile: +971 50 624 0232

muhammad.farooq@kanooshipping.com

 

 

Murali Krishna

Assistant Manager – Tankers

Kanoo Shipping

Mobile +971 54 995 6076

murali.vk@kanooshipping.com

Kanoo Shipping South Africa handles first of this year’s flights to Antarctica

Kanoo Shipping is handling the first of this year's flights, the ‘Dassault Falcon 7X’, supporting various Antarctic Research bases. The operation is based in Cape Town which is the preferred gateway for the DROMLAN community. The season runs from November 2019 to February 2020.

Kanoo Shipping ̶ South Africa which assists a number national bases in Antarctica have commenced their Antarctic season and provides a range of services to support these bases, including logistics support for 10-12 flights & ship agency services for the general cargo vessel that sails to the ice shelf each year. 

The said gateway, the DROMLAN (Dronning Maud Land Air Network Project), is a coordinated project between 11 countries with bases in Queen Maud Land (Norwegian: Dronning Maud Land) to create a coordinated logistics service to reduce costs. These countries are South Africa, Belgium, Finland, Germany, India, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Russia, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

Jonathan Bygrave, CEO, Kanoo Shipping said, “It is not often that a humble ship agent can claim to be the first on a continent ̶ although we were in our region, we have been around since 1890... But Kanoo Shipping has put in a claim following the handling of the first of this year's flights (Dassault Falcon 7X) supporting various Antarctic Research bases.”

“We have developed a great relationship with many of the Polar Research Organisations worldwide to support both their flights/personnel and equipment as well as their vessels through our Kanoo Shipping ̶ South Africa operation based in Cape Town. I would like to commend Jonathan Millar and the Kanoo CT Team for yet another Kanoo first... The world is no longer big enough!” he expressed.

A member of The Kanoo Group, Kanoo Shipping is the largest regional shipping agency in the Middle East which operates in 20 countries and all principal ports and offshore tanker loading terminals around the Arabian Peninsula, including Iraq and handles 20,000 ship calls every year through its professional network.

See also: Kanoo Shipping conducts 2019 regional meeting in Dubai

Kanoo Shipping conducts 2019 regional meeting in Dubai

Dubai, UAE: Kanoo Shipping conducted its Annual Regional Meeting to review performances and challenges in 2019 and to discuss new strategic objectives and goals for the next year.

Kanoo Shipping executives from across the Middle East/Africa including UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain attended the meeting held at the Hilton Garden Inn Dubai Al Mina, on 6^th-7^th November 2019.

The first day of the conference discussed the theme, “Strategy 2020-2022” which was targeted for members of the management. The agenda included Strategy Key Driver 2020 -2022, Regional Hub Vision, Sales Incentive Plan, and Technology Innovation and ‘Breaking the Curve’.

In attendance were Jonathan Bygrave, CEO; Nikolai Norman, CCO (Regional Commercial); Steve Blackney, COO (Regional Operations); Andre De Kock, Vice President – Finance; John Drinkwater, Vice President (UAE & Oman); Essa Al Dossary, Regional Manager (KSA Eastern Province); Mohammad Sadiq Khan, Offshore Manager (Bahrain & KSA); Captain Amresh Jha, Development & Country Manager (India); Jonathan Millar, General Manager (South Africa); and Supreeya Doran, Regional Commercial Executive.

Nikolai Norman, CCO (Regional Commercial) speaks at the
Kanoo Shipping Regional Meeting 2019

Jonathan Bygrave said, “One of the goals of this yearly meeting is to make sure that everyone is on the same direction as we move into our next stage of development and reach a consensus on several important projects, issues and roles going forward.”

“We definitely have some challenges ahead and changes afoot, as well as potential further expansion among others, so it’s important that we all push the same way as we look forward for a brighter tomorrow,” he urged.

See also: Kanoo Shipping wins Outstanding Agent Award from NileDutch

The second day of the meeting was joined by Shipping Managers across the region including Sadiq Khan, Offshore Manager (Bahrain & KSA); Captain Amresh Jha, Development & Country Manager (India); Jonathan Millar, General Manager (South Africa); Mahasara Iddawela, Regional Customer Service Manager; Angelo Marcantonio, Regional Commercial Manager (ME/Africa), Roger Maniago, Regional Operations – Africa Hub; and Janaka Hewage, Shipping Manager (Oman), Foaad Al Johani, Branch Manager (Yanbu); and Mohamed Qurban, Shipping Manager (Bahrain).

Captain Pramod Arora, Shipping Manager (UAE – EC- Fujairah); Aloka Mandis, Shipping Manager (Abu Dhabi); Shihab Gulabdin, Service Manager (UAE); Muhammad Farooq, Operations Manager (UAE – NE);  Murli Krishna, Assistance Tanker Manager; Mariano Aledron, Assistant Quality Manager (UAE & Oman); and Gayan Lanka Weerakkody, Shipping Executive were delegates from the UAE.

The topics discussed were Strategy objectives and goals, Financials & financial forecasts, Cost saving initiatives, IT Technology Development (KPI) Project Update, Sales strategy & Customer category trends and forecasts, Kanoo India and South Africa up and Operations & Quality improvements.

The recent Kanoo Shipping Regional Meeting was hailed a resounding success with the commitment of participants in addressing key effective solutions towards sustainable development. This is also evident through their consistently excellent performance in the past decades.

See also: Kanoo Shipping handles the world’s largest container ship on maiden call to Jebel Ali Port

For the second year in a row, Kanoo Shipping has won the Ship Agent of the Year (2018 & 2019) at the Seatrade Maritime Awards, the leading Maritime Award program for the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent & Africa. The prestigious title is awarded to the best from amongst industry players across the region for extraordinary contributions to the development of the regional maritime sector.

See also: LATEST UPDATE: Kanoo Industrial & Energy at ADIPEC 2019

Kanoo Shipping shortlisted for the Seatrade Maritime Awards 2019

Dubai, UAE: Kanoo Shipping is nominated as one of the finalists for the 2019 Seatrade Maritime Awards. The leading Maritime Award program for the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent & Africa will be held on 22^nd September 2019 at the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, UAE, where the final winners will be announced.

Kanoo Shipping has been shortlisted for the ‘Ship Agent Award’ under the Industry Awards Finalists. Entries from over 120 entries covering 20 countries were meticulously selected through a panel of judges consisting of CEOs from top maritime organisations and some of the region’s most influential personalities.

See also: Kanoo Machinery uncovers new solutions at annual Maintenance meeting

The Seatrade Maritime Awards is the largest networking event for the region's maritime industry leaders and influencers. It is a celebration of quality and industry-leading credibility, which brings forward companies that are keen to share their accomplishments and successes throughout the year.

See also: Kanoo Shipping wins Dubai Trade's 11th E-Services Excellence Award

In 2018, Kanoo Shipping won the coveted ‘Ship Agent of the Year’ with the award accepted by Kanoo Shipping EGM Jonathan Bygrave, including the company’s head of commercial Nikolai Norman. Last year’s event was held at the Atlantis the Palm, in Dubai, UAE, and attended by members of the management team.

Kanoo Shipping won the 'Ship Agent of the Year' at Seatrade Maritime Awards 2018

Kanoo Shipping, a member of The Kanoo Group, is the largest regional shipping agency in the Middle East which operates in 20 countries and all principal ports and offshore tanker loading terminals around the Arabian Peninsula, including Iraq. Furthermore, Kanoo Shipping handles 20,000 ship calls every year through its professional network which covers all ports in the Suez to Sri Lanka range and East/South Africa and recently has launched operations in India. The new agency office in Mumbai, Kanoo Shipping India, will allow Kanoo Shipping to have complete port coverage in India.

In addition to its fully-owned offices and joint ventures in the Arabian Peninsula, the company's regional network operates through well-established partnerships in Egypt, Jordon, Lebanon, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique, and Mauritius.

Kanoo Shipping is the first Arab shipping agency in the region in 1911 and one of the founders of S5 Agency World Ltd.

See also: Kanoo Shipping wins Outstanding Agent Award from NileDutch

Kanoo Shipping wins Dubai Trade's 11th E-Services Excellence Award

Dubai Trade, the premier trade facilitation entity that offers integrated electronic services from various trade and logistics service providers in Dubai, honoured Kanoo Shipping, a division of The Kanoo Group, with ‘Electronics Services Award to Shipping Agent for General Cargo Service’ at the 11^th E-Services Excellence Award. 

From right to left: Hussain Al Blooshi, Acting Chief Operating Officer – Dubai Trade; John Drinkwater, Vice President, Kanoo Shipping – UAE & Oman; Mishal Kanoo, Chairman of The Kanoo Group – UAE & Oman; Jonathan Bygrave, CEO, Kanoo Shipping; Muhammad Farooq, Operations Manager – Northern Emirates, Kanoo Shipping; Shihabdin Gulabdin, Service Manager, Kanoo Shipping; Abdulla Bin Damithan, Chief Commercial Officer – DP World

The 11^th cycle of E-Services Excellence Award (ESEA) ceremony was held at the Intercontinental Festival City Hotel, Dubai, on 18^th February 2019, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai.  

Abdulla Bin Damithan, Chief Commercial Officer, DP World, UAE Region, delivered his keynote speech and Hussain Alblooshi, Acting Chief Operating Officer, Dubai Trade, gave his welcome remarks in the presence of over 500 trade and logistics industry clients.

See also: Kanoo Shipping wins Outstanding Agent Award from NileDutch

The annual event is part of Dubai Trade’s strategy to encourage the e-transformation & adoption toward the smart services available on its portal which in turn will help establish Dubai as the leading trade and logistics hub in the world.

It also aims to honour its clients who have been the most active online performers throughout the year, thus building customer loyalty by awarding the best-performing companies.

Mishal Kanoo, Chairman of The Kanoo Group – UAE & Oman, together with Jonathan Bygrave, CEO, Kanoo Shipping; John Drinkwater, Vice President, Kanoo Shipping – UAE & Oman; Muhammad Farooq, Operations Manager – Northern Emirates; and Shihabdin Gulabdin, Service Manager, received the special award on behalf of Kanoo Shipping.

Jonathan Bygrave said, “We are delighted to be one of the role models in supporting the government’s initiative in innovation and use of technology to transform trade processes. This award will surely add value and moral support to Kanoo Shipping as well as the trade and logistics community in the UAE.”

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Kanoo Shipping and other winners for different categories in the latest edition of ESEA were rewarded according to their mobile and online transactions across key services provided by DP World, Dubai Customs, and Jebel Ali Free Zone throughout 2018.

The prestigious event was attended by high profile leaders from Dubai's business community such as top executives, senior management & key decision makers from partners, banks, government, and private sectors.

The ESEA is in line with the Year of Innovation, and the Smart Government initiative to make all services available through smart platforms and the completion of its deadline announced by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

See also: Dubai Tourism applauds Kanoo Shipping for cruise tourism success

Kanoo Shipping wins Outstanding Agent Award from NileDutch

Kanoo Shipping, commercial agent for NileDutch in the UAE since 1997, won the Outstanding Performance Award for 2017 in October 2018 at the NileDutch South East Asia Agency Meeting held in Bangkok, Thailand.

The meeting was primarily held to analyse the current market situation in each region and to plan a strategy for 2019. As part of the event, a thorough review and assessment of NileDutch Agents performances for the past 2 years were carried out, subsequently announcing Kanoo Shipping as the best Agent for 2017 based on the set criteria.

The Outstanding Agent Award was presented by NileDutch CEO Wim J Van Aalst to Assistant Commercial Manager Azeem Shaikh Muhammad and Cargo Broking Manager Manoj Kumar B on behalf of Kanoo Shipping.

See also: Kanoo Travel wins Runner-Up Trophy at Royal Brunei Airlines’ bowling tournament in Dubai

The agency meeting was attended by over 30 participants including Mr Wim J Van Aalst, CEO of Nile Dutch; Mr Denis J Van Aalst, Chief Finance Officer; Various Trade Managers from Singapore and China, and agents from Dubai, India, Colombo, Pakistan, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia.

NileDutch has grown to be one of the largest container shipping companies in the world. They focus on the links between (West) Africa and the rest of the world, supporting companies as they discover the opportunities the African continent offers.

See also: Maritime leaders gather at Kanoo Shipping’s Annual Regional Meeting

Kanoo Shipping, a member of The Kanoo Group, is the first Arab shipping agency in the region in 1911 and one of the founders of S5 Agency World Ltd. At present, Kanoo Shipping is the largest regional shipping agency in the Middle East which operates in 20 countries and all principal ports and offshore tanker loading terminals around the Arabian Peninsula, including Iraq.

Furthermore, Kanoo Shipping handles 19,000 ship calls every year through its professional network which covers all ports in the Suez to Sri Lanka range and East/South Africa.

Maritime leaders gather at Kanoo Shipping’s Annual Regional Meeting

Dubai, UAE: Bringing together prominent maritime leaders from its Middle East/Africa network, Kanoo Shipping once again successfully concluded its Annual Regional Meeting with this year’s theme, “Onwards and Upwards.” The meeting was held on 2^nd – 3^rd October 2018, onboard the iconic Queen Elizabeth 2 in Dubai.

Executives from Kanoo Shipping including Jonathan Bygrave, EGM-Kanoo Shipping, and Nikolai Norman, Head of Commercial Kanoo Shipping, as well as members of The Management Team welcomed the regional participants with the presence of Fahad Kanoo, Acting CEO, The Kanoo Group (UAE & Oman) and Ali Abdullah Kanoo, Member of the Board, Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo.

Kanoo Shipping Management together with representatives from key shipowner and commodity trading customers held a lively Q&A panel session aimed at gathering a better understanding of customer requirements, expectations and issues aimed at enhancing their mutual relationship as well as taking the opportunity to discuss emerging opportunities and challenges currently faced by the regional maritime sector.

See also: Kanoo Shipping handles the world’s largest container ship on maiden call to Jebel Ali Port

Generally, the two-day meeting focused on enhancing customer value through efficiency and Industry IT leadership whilst underlining Kanoo Shipping’s core fundamentals of compliance, transparency and sustainable excellence.

Kanoo Shipping, a member of The Kanoo Group, is the first Arab shipping agency in the region in 1911 and one of the founders of S5 Agency World Ltd. At present, Kanoo Shipping is the largest regional shipping agency in the Middle East which operates in 20 countries and all principal ports and offshore tanker loading terminals around the Arabian Peninsula, including Iraq.

Furthermore, Kanoo Shipping handles over 15,000 ship calls every year through its professional network which covers all ports in the Suez to Sri Lanka range and East/South Africa.

See also: The Kanoo Group wins LinkedIn's 2018 Best Talent Acquisition Team in MENA

About The Kanoo Group

‘The Kanoo Group’ is one of the largest, independent, family-owned groups of companies in the Gulf region established in 1890. It has diversified business industries in shipping, travel, machinery, logistics, property, oil & gas, power, industrial chemicals, training, joint ventures, retail and commercial activities, among others, and operates extensively throughout Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen and Qatar.

Our Vision

The Leading Family Business in the Region and Beyond

Our Mission 

Delivering Sustainable Excellence

Our Values 

Customer Focused, Ethical, Innovative, Agile, Competent & Intelligent, Collaborative, Accountable 

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Kanoo Shipping handles the world’s largest container ship on maiden call to Jebel Ali Port

Dubai, UAE: MOL Triumph, the world's largest container ship with a capacity of 20,170 TEU, arrived on its maiden voyage to Jebel Ali Port in Dubai on 8th June 2017.

Kanoo Shipping, one of the founders of S5 Agency World and a member of the Kanoo Group, handled the operations and husbandry services of MOL Triumph, registered to Japanese shipping company, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL).

#KanooShipping handles the world’s largest container ship on maiden call to #JebelAliPort. https://t.co/yHU7JICmKI #MOLTriumph pic.twitter.com/D525RPNMPQ

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At 400 meters in length and 58.8 meters in width, MOL Trump is equipped with many new sustainable technologies to provide more efficient fuel consumption and improved environmental performance. The vessel is the first 20,000 TEU-class containership deployed in THE Alliance's Asia to Europe trade via the FE2 service.

MOL Triumph made its inaugural calls to Dalian, Qingdao, Shanghai, Ningbo, Hong Kong, Yantian and Singapore, before it made a transit through the Suez Canal. It continued on to Tangier, Southampton, Hamburg, Rotterdam and Le Havre before calling back at Tangier and then Jebel Ali on its return voyage to Asia.

DPW, MOL and Kanoo Shipping welcomed the Master and Crew onboard during the vessel stay at Jebel Ali Port, through a recognition ceremony held at Wheel House T3 operation building.

Kanoo Shipping presented a plaque to the Master for the MOL Triumph’s maiden call. Mr John Drinkwater, the Country Manager for Kanoo Shipping - UAE & Oman, said, “We are delighted to welcome the new MOL Triumph, which is the largest containership in the world. Kanoo Shipping is committed to ensuring that we provide the highest level of services to the vessel during her port stay at Jebel Ali Port.”

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Being the first Arab shipping agency in the Region in 1890, Kanoo Shipping has grown to be the largest regional shipping service provider in the Middle East which covers an extensive area including the Gulf, the Red Sea and Indian Sub-continent, and handles 15,000 ship calls every year. Kanoo Shipping has offices in 19 countries and covers over 150 ports.

See also: Kanoo S5 attends the Annual Shell HSSE Conference in London 

About The Kanoo Group

‘The Kanoo Group’ is one of the largest, independent, family-owned groups of companies in the Gulf region established in 1890. It has diversified business industries in shipping, travel, machinery, engineering, logistics, property, oil & gas, power, industrial chemicals, training, joint ventures, retail and commercial activities, among others, and operates extensively throughout Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen and Qatar.

Our Vision
The Leading Family Business in the Region and Beyond

Our Mission 
Delivering Sustainable Excellence

Our Values 
Customer Focused, Ethical, Innovative, Agile, Competent & Intelligent, Collaborative, Accountable 

P.O. Box 290, Dubai, UAE. Toll Free: 800 KANOO, Fax: 04-3933636, Websites: www.kanoo.com / www.kanoogroup.com 

To comment on the article, send an email to:
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