Dubai has become a catalyst in the transformation of the Middle East logistics industry into a vital global voice, according to CEO of Dubai Logistics City (DLC) Michael Proffitt, a leading logistics professional.

Proffitt made this observation while speaking at FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations) World Congress 2007, an annual gathering of the worldwide logistics and freight forwarding fraternity being held this year at Dubai's Grand Hyatt.

The event, which concludes on October 22, is being held under the patronage of UAE vice-president and prime minister and Ruler of Dubai Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and was opened by chairman Dubai Aviation Corporation, Dubai World Central, Shaikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

"Dubai is being recognised for its visionary approach in developing a world-unique transportation logistics infrastructure which will eventually impact global economy in terms of trade and commerce," said Proffitt.

FIATA Congress delegates also heard how the DWC development at Jebel Ali which is centred around Dubai World Central International Airport (JXB) - set to be the largest airport in the world - will change the dynamics of the regional economy.

"DLC's participation in the Congress, as one of the main sponsors, will enable third party logistics operators to witness first hand how this multi-modal platform will supplement their growth in the region for the foreseeable future," said DWC's director for marketing and corporate communications Abdulla Al Falasi.- TradeArabia News Service