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- Presidents of the Jordanian Logistics Association and the Syrian Federation of International Freight Forwarders sign agreement
- The deal aims to enhance freight operations, strengthen financial resilience in shipping, and reduce operational losses
LONDON: Jordan and Syria signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday to enhance regional logistics and trade.
The agreement lays the groundwork for coordination between the Jordanian Logistics Association and the Syrian Federation of International Freight Forwarders.
It will be reviewed every six months to ensure progress and strengthen the partnership between Jordan and Syria’s logistics sectors, according to Petra news agency.
JLA Vice President Nizar Saleh and Mohammed Saleh Kaishour, the president of SFIFF, who both signed the agreement, said that it aims to support national logistics goals in both countries, Petra added.
The agreement focuses on enhancing freight operations, strengthening financial resilience in the shipping industry, overseeing logistics providers, and reducing operational losses.
It addresses legal challenges in the industry and emphasizes training and skills development, with both sides agreeing to provide voluntary dispute resolution and mediation for member companies, Petra reported.
The agreement facilitates business transactions through certified members, thereby reducing commercial disputes and providing a platform for expert exchanges and collaboration on innovation and best practices within the industry, Petra reported.