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    Home»Logistics News»Israel joins World Logistics Passport to boost trade
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    Israel joins World Logistics Passport to boost trade

    CBNME EditorialBy CBNME EditorialFebruary 11, 2021Updated:February 11, 2021
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    Amir Shani
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    The World Logistics Passport (WLP) welcomed Israel as a participant in the programme at a virtual signing ceremony with the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce, according to WAM.

    As the tenth country to enter the WLP, whose trade strategy and expertise aims to increase the resilience of economies around the world, Israel joins recent member countries India, South Africa, Indonesia, among others.

    The signing ceremony was attended by Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman of Dubai’s Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), and Amir Shani, Vice President of the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce, as well as other Israeli executives from the Chamber.

    Trade between Dubai and Israel reached a value of Dhs1 billion (USD272 million) between September 2020 and January 2021. This included 6,217 tonnes of sea-freight and airfreight moving between the two nations.

    Major imports and exports included mechanical and medical devices, electronic devices, flat screens, smart phones, diamonds, and engine spare parts.

    Amir Shani, VP FICC and Chairman of the Freight Forwarders Association, said: “We are excited about joining the World Logistics Passport global network as a partner. We believe our members will greatly benefit from this global incentive programme to expand their trade opportunities.”

    This partnership will allow Israeli companies to reduce cost and improve their supply chain to and from Israel using Dubai as logistical hub for new markets.

    The Abrahams accords and Israel’s connection to Dubai enables it to become a regional and global player and open new trade routes, possibilities, and business exchange.

    This in return will reduce the cost of living and promote business growth in the most needed time of COVID-19 crisis. Moreover, the specific incentives under the relief tier of the WLP should further improve the logistics of Israel’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

    Shani added: “The FICC continue to lead the private business sector and to advocate for free global trade by building business platforms as the WLP and partnering with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce to facilitate Business-to-business interactions.”

    Through the WLP, traders can expect to save 25% on freight costs and 10% on transit time. For instance, the cargo journey from Israel to South East Asia. Transporting high-value, low-weight goods through historically established transport routes in Asia takes considerably longer, and is therefore more expensive, than if the goods pass through Dubai.

    The WLP loyalty programme provides traders with several financial and non-financial benefits for increased trade volumes, spread across a four-tier membership scheme. Global brands leveraging the WLP and its benefits include anchor tenants such as UPS, Pfizer, Sony, Johnson & Johnson, and LG, all part of the programme’s Platinum tier. The WLP also provides participating members with access to Gold and Silver tiers of benefits, which vary based on the value and frequency of trade.

    As part of Israel’s participation in the WLP, the country will be part of the programme’s Relief Tier – which supports humanitarian organizations and governments in providing relief in crises. In the case of COVID-19 all companies registered as WLP members involved in vaccine manufacturing and distribution will receive immediate cost and time efficiency benefits and part of the Gold Tier of membership. The WLP Relief Tier promotes and reinforces Dubai’s position as a global crisis logistics hub for humanitarian supplies.

    With Israel’s entry into the programme, both countries will be strengthening their bi-lateral ties through close cooperation on COVID-19 vaccine distribution and supply chains. Furthermore, Israel will benefit from increased freight through Dubai while providing humanitarian organisations an efficient, centrally located hub for their logistics in the region.

    The WLP has a proven track record. In Dubai, 15 local providers have confirmed more than 50 benefits which have in turn been applied to over 300 traders, accounting for approximately 50% of the emirate’s trade. Since its inception in 2019, the WLP has generated more than AED3 billion in total trade.

    Abrahams accord cargo journey COVID-19 vaccine distribution imports and exports Israel Supply Chain WLP loyalty programme World Logistics Passport
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