Wilhelmsen appoints new general manager in Kuwait

He will focus on maintaining the company’s regional market share in ships agency and growing its latest projects. He will also be responsible for developing product sales, which include the Unitor brand, to vessel operators and owners in Kuwait.

Kuwait holds 10% of the world’s oil reserves and 8% of worldwide oil production. It is also a significant shipping hub for Iraq supplies and equipment. Dinwoodie comments, “With major infrastructure and investment programmes worth US$104 billion underway, this is a highly important area for Wilhelmsen Ships Service as the country’s development positively impacts on shipping and logistics requirements.” He adds, “It is important for us to further develop the offer in maritime logistics services that support the regional logistics service provision, for example providing logistic shipping solutions for major contractors and oil companies into Iraq via Kuwait.”

Wilhelmsen Ships Service in Kuwait works closely with its Saudi Arabia office to provide ships agency and product solutions to companies operating in the neutral zone between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.