UAE Maritime Shipping Leadership Showcased At Breakbulk Middle East 2026

The UAE is using Breakbulk Middle East 2026 to underline how transport and logistics support national growth. The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure is highlighting investments in ports, digital platforms, and sustainable freight. Officials are presenting how these programmes link to trade expansion, lower logistics costs, and long-term competitiveness for businesses operating across regional and global supply chains.

The logistics sector already contributes about AED136.7 billion to the UAE economy, with a goal to surpass AED200 billion within four years. This ambition is tied to advanced infrastructure and supportive regulation. Breakbulk Middle East 2026 offers a regional platform to display these capabilities to cargo owners, shipping lines, and supply chain stakeholders from many markets.

Eng Hessa Al Malek, Advisor to the Minister for Maritime Transport Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, said, "The UAE has firmly established itself as a leading global hub for project cargo and general cargo shipping, supported by modern and forward-looking legislation, advanced infrastructure, world-class ports, and an integrated, multimodal transport system. The carrying capacity of our national fleet stands at approximately 125,000 tons, while the country’s ports receive more than 33,000 vessels annually with varying load capacities, reflecting the growing international confidence in our logistics ecosystem." These indicators are central to messages shared at Breakbulk Middle East 2026.

Eng Hessa Al Malek noted that the UAE operates more than 164 ports in 78 countries worldwide. This global footprint supports supply chain resilience and long-term commercial partnerships. Such reach is important for project cargo and heavy lift markets. It also strengthens the UAE’s position when discussing standards, innovation, and sustainability with partners during Breakbulk Middle East 2026.

Eng Hessa Al Malek added, "The logistics sector is one of the key drivers of economic growth in the UAE, currently contributing approximately AED136.7 billion to the national economy, with ambitions to exceed AED200 billion over the next four years. The UAE continues to invest in innovation, digital platforms, and sustainable transport solutions, helping to accelerate trade flows and reduce costs." The UAE Maritime Decarbonisation Centre, described as the first in the Middle East and North Africa, supports this direction by sharing knowledge and advancing low-emission shipping technologies.

The transition towards green transport remains a national priority, especially in maritime shipping and heavy cargo segments. Breakbulk Middle East 2026 provides a setting to explain these environmental plans to industry players. Through combined efforts on regulation, infrastructure, and decarbonisation, the UAE is aligning its logistics sector with economic objectives while addressing emissions and strengthening international supply chain links.

With inputs from WAM