The National Association of Freight and Logistics (NAFL), the oldest association of freight and logistics service providers in the Middle East, has appointed Abdullah bin Khediya as the general coordinator of the association.

The appointment comes after the approval of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) and honorary president of NAFL.

Khediya has extensive experience of over 25 years in the field of shipping and logistics in local as well as international markets.

Nadia Abdul Aziz, CEO, said the decision to appoint Khediya will support NAFL to implement its strategies toward further strengthening the freight and logistics industry in the UAE.

Khadeya, head of cargo services, Dubai Airports, thanked Sheikh Ahmed for his support and confidence in him and said he will put in best efforts in terms of supporting conferences and activities by NAFL on an international level.

Established in 1992, NAFL’s main goal is to ensure the UAE's leading position and Dubai's pre-eminence in the international freight and transportation fields. NAFL is a member of FIATA, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations, based in Zurich, Switzerland.

The committee organises a range of activities, seminars, conferences and training sessions throughout the year, attracting major players in the UAE’s freight forwarding, shipping and logistics.

Providing training in the industry has always been an important part of the NAFL’s operations. It has established a training facility within its headquarters, where Emiratis can study the globally recognised FIATA Diploma in Freight Forwarding on scholarship. – TradeArabia News Service