FILE PHOTO: Tourists disembark in Brunei from the MV Mediterranea in Dec, 2024. - TOURISM DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT via BB/ANN
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: “We are beginning to see a steady growth in conventional cargo and cruise passenger numbers,” Minister of Transport and Infocommunications Datuk Seri Setia Shamhary Datuk Paduka Mustapha said.
“Towards this end, the role of our maritime businesses is essential for the growth of our national maritime sectorm" he added. “Partnerships such as this give life to strategy by translating vision into tangible outcomes that strengthen supply chains, expand regional linkages, and deliver real economic value.”
Brunei’s strategic location is placed at the crossroads of regional and international shipping routes. In an era where global supply chains are increasingly dynamic and complex, the importance of resilient, efficient and well-connected maritime and logistics networks cannot be overstated, said the minister.
He said this as the guest of honour during the signing ceremony of a memorandum of understanding between Warisan Shipping Line Sdn Bhd and DP World Logistics Malaysia Sdn Bhd on Wednesday (Jan 28) at the Main Auditorium of D&T Building. Datuk Seri Setia Shamhary witnessed the signing.
The minister, who is also Chairman of Maritime and Port Authority of Brunei Darussalam (MPABD), highlighted, “The signing of the MoU between Warisan Shipping Line and DP World Logistics Malaysia reflects a shared confidence in collaboration and a shared commitment to building a stronger and more connected maritime future for Brunei Darussalam and the wider region. It is a quite but decisive step forward, grounded in trust, clarity of purpose and a long-term vision.”
On the new collaboration, he said, “Among other initiatives, it focuses on the development, management, and operation of container freight services serving Brunei Darussalam and Southern Philippines, as well as efforts to increase container volumes and expand shipping routes across the BIMP-EAGA region.”
He added, “This collaboration is closely aligned with Navigating 2030, MPABD’s Strategic Plan that supports our national development agenda. The plan sets a clear direction to enhance port competitiveness, strengthen maritime connectivity, and position Brunei Darussalam as a trusted and efficient maritime gateway."
Chairman of Warisan Shipping Line Zakaria Datuk Abd Aziz and Executive Vice President of DP World South East Asia Xavier Marc Michel Elgller signed the MoU.
Elgller said, “Brunei holds a strategically important position in regional maritime connectivity.“ - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
