Logistics trade association launched in Oman

An inauguration ceremony was held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Muscat this week to celebrate the launch of the Sultanate's Supply Chain and Logistics Group (SCLG).

The trade association, which also has a branch in Dubai, will designate itself as the main body that will evaluate the country's logistics potential and help achieve long-term goals to ensure Oman is promoted and positioned as the preferred logistics hub in the Gulf region.

"The SCLG consist of both local and international players from various discipline of supply chain and logistics and the group gatherings offered an excellent networking opportunity for the community to exchange ideas and develop common vision for the association," commented SCLG chairman Warith Kharusi.

"The formal launch of SCLG is an important event for all the members. The inaugural event also witnessed the commencement of an Omani chapter of the international authority for logistics training and certification; The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)."

The attendees were also made familiar with upcoming 2nd Trans Oman - trade show, conference and awards to be held in October 2010. TransOman Advisory members happily acknowledged the formation of the professional association which was envisioned during the advisory progress which is also chaired by Warith Al Kharusi.

The SCLG is set to be endorsed by the government authorities and will be formalised shortly.

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