QAFL examines challenges facing Qatar’s logistics sector

Doha: The Qatar Association for Freight Forwarding and Logistics (QAFL) held its fourth meeting yesterday, at the Qatar Chamber headquarters.

The meeting was chaired by Engineer Ali bin Abdullatif Al-Mesned, Chairman of the Committee and Board Member of the Qatar Chamber (QC) and was attended by committee members.

The agenda covered several topics, including the challenges facing the shipping and logistics sector, the selection of candidates from cargo and logistics companies for committee membership, participation in the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) Congress, scheduled for October 6–10, 2025, in Vietnam, and workshops to be held by Qatari companies to address relevant issues and topics.

Speaking at the meeting, Ali Al-Mesned welcomed the regular participation of committee members, noting that their regular attendance reflects the commitment of Qatari companies to addressing the challenges facing the logistics sector and working toward viable solutions.

He expressed his hope that the committee would play a vital role in enhancing the sector’s performance and overcoming obstacles encountered by local companies.

During the meeting, a working group was formed to identify the various financial fees and their data in the logistics services sector. 

The study aims to evaluate both direct and indirect costs on the sector, compare them with those in other countries.