Transport & Logistics
From The Report: Kuwait 2024
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The strengthening of Kuwait’s transport and logistics sector is central to the government’s overall diversification drive, as it underpins activity across the economy. Major infrastructure developments are taking place throughout the sector with more in the pipeline, as the relevant authorities and entities work to boost passenger and freight capacities. Action is being taken to resolve operational bottlenecks and support projects that have been put on hold, as the sector holds significant potential to unlock latent economic activity and attract high levels or international investment. For example, the Kuwait Ports Authority is working to establish the country as a regional commercial centre, in line with the goals of New Kuwait 2035.

This chapter contains an interview with Dheeraj Bhardwaj, Group CEO of City Group.

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Overview

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The strengthening of Kuwait’s transport and logistics sector is central to the government’s overall diversification drive, as it underpins activity across the economy. Major infrastructure developments are taking place throughout the sector with more in the pipeline, as the relevant authorities and entities work to boost passenger and freight capacities. Some projects have stalled in recent years due to political impasse, while operational bottlenecks with some key operators also being a factor.…

Interview

Efficient flow: Dheeraj Bhardwaj, Group CEO, City Group, on digitalisation and infrastructure improvements to enhance public transport
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Analysis

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