Dubai being the commercial hub of the
Middle East and now in the past few
years has excelled as a destination
most sought after in the world for
various activities inter alia, Shipping
has been dominant in the region
for decades. Most of the shipping
companies operating in Dubai and
the agents having the prime role in
being the contractual party with all the
relevant authorities for and on behalf
of their Principal Shipping lines, it was
imperative to have an association of the
various shipping agencies in the region.
The Dubai Shipping Agent’s
Association (DSAA) was established
in 1999 with the main objective of
promoting the joint interests of the
shipping agents’ community in Dubai,
and commenced operations in the
millennial year 2000. A registered
Maritime City Authority, JAFZA, Immigration etc. for their unstinted support given to all our esteemed members. Continued involvement from our members adds strength and we all continue to stand together to set higher strengths during this pandemic.
Shipping being the oldest transport
mode in trade has always had a
fascination for me. The seagoing shipping agent with DSAA has its role
to play in the overall development of
the shipping industry in the region
catering to the various needs of
the member and the endeavours
for solutions with the relevant
authority as and when addressed.
The DSAA had planned for various
activities to commemorate its
successful 20 years in Dubai, however
due to the pandemic which had gripped
the world, had to postpone the activities
till the situation stabilizes. Having
seen tough terrains and rough waters
during its journey, DSAA is sure that
they would sail through as in the past.
Ms. Nayana Nandkumar – Manager
of DSAA, has successfully completed
20 years with DSAA,under the able
leadership of the President – Mr. Saadi
Captain and the multitude of problems he faces on daily basis, the courage of the seamen, the lively nature of the ports and stevedores at loading and unloading the different equipment used at various stages of sea transport and associated ones have always wanted me to live shipping. Since shipping is a major part of Logistic Hub in UAE’s economic
Al Rais of Rais Hassan Saadi Group, for a similar period, and with the suppor t of the various c o m m i t t e e m e m b e r s . She says - I’ve throughout the years endeavoured in the best of my capacity to get the ball rolling at every given opportunity to contribute to the shipping community in the region. DSAA has made a good contribution and ably supported the shipping community over the years, by working closely with all government entities and personally would like to thank the Govt. bodies like DPW, Dubai Customs, Dubai chamber, Dubai growth and females are integral part of every developed country, that’s why I found this challenging field a great one to be part of. There is not a single day that we don’t have a maritime problem to settle. Be it from the vessel operators, the agents, the cargo owners, the insurers and recently we have been dealing with the issues related to crew change too.
