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(From left) InvestHK's Benjamin Wong; Chairman and CEO of Emirates Shipping Line, Vikas M Khan; Chairman of Emirates Shipping Holding, Abdulaziz Al Bannai; and Permanent Secretary for Economic Development and Labour Eva Cheng at the launch ceremony
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Emirates Shipping Line FZE recently opened its new Hong Kong operations as part of its global business strategy. The company is now commercially headquartered in the key global shipping hubs and two of the busiest container ports in the world - Dubai and Hong Kong.
The Chairman & CEO of Emirates Shipping Line, Vikas M Khan, said: "We are very pleased to be up and running and providing Emirates Shipping Line with strategically located offices in the fastest growing regions of the world.
"Hong Kong is a major global hub for business and finance and is one of the world's most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities. The SAR has an international business perspective, sound infrastructure and focus on entrepreneurship. Hong Kong has built its distinctive role through sound business ethics, financial expertise, seamless administration and above all a highly committed workforce."
"Our strategy takes a long term view in a patently cyclical business, by making a clear and powerful commitment to the growth of transportation business into and out of the Middle East, Indian subcontinent and China, linking it to the rest of the world. With our network, understanding of these key trading and commercial centres, and most importantly, our presence in the most strategic locations including Hong Kong, we can provide world class services to our customers."
According to Mr Khan, Emirates Shipping Line is commencing its operations in mid-2006 with several ships with the capacity of about 3,000 TEU. Emirates Shipping Line FZE has established its joint global commercial headquarters in Hong Kong, with the Dubai office sharing the role.
"We are ready for business with an extensive team of multinational and experienced shipping professionals in place, who are committed to individual customer solutions and ensuring quality in our services to clients," he said.
The Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion at Invest Hong Kong, Simon Galpin, said: "The addition of Emirates Shipping Line will further strengthen our existing services and solutions offered to companies involved in the trade with China and other key markets." This once again demonstrates foreign companies' recognition of Hong Kong's unique positioning as the leading shipping hub, trading centre and the preferred location for regional headquarters in Asia."
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