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FNS launches strategy to seize greater market share in Gulf

BASED at the port of Fujairah, Fujairah National Shipping (FNS) is targeting greater market share in the Gulf region by becoming the first 'one-stop-shop' maritime services company and further adding to its portfolio of services.

The company has brought in a new management team, invested in new physical assets within the port, and launched a new technology platform, which will help clients to optimise voyage management and supply chain efficiency, a company statement said.

With major new capital to be invested in FNS over a 12-month period, services now include agency, husbandry, ship management, repairs, maintenance, clearing, forwarding, offshore support, crew management, warehousing, distribution, oil storage and bunkering.

Established in 1982, and part of the extensive Fujairah National Group, FNS is the only maritime services company in the Gulf region who can offer a fully holistic range of services to shipping clients.

A new FNS marine workshop will open in the port in Q1 2018, while wholly owned subsidiary, Amwaj Ship Management, is expanding to deliver services to increasingly diverse fleets of cargo-carry and offshore support vessels.

Previously known as Fujairah National Shipping Agency, FNS, which also has offices in Dubai, has relaunched under the fresh leadership of its chief executive officer, Sanjeev Sarin. Prior to joining FNS, Mr Sarin worked in a number of senior strategic roles, covering ship agency, ship management, clearing and forwarding, logistics and distribution.

Sheikh Sultan bin Saleh Al Sharqi, vice-chairman of Fujairah National Group, said: "Fujairah National Shipping is perfectly positioned to capitalise on the growing market opportunity at the port of Fujairah and throughout the Gulf region. The company's strong core offering plays a central role in meeting the exacting demands of its ship owner and operator clients."

The port of Fujairah is the only multi-purpose port on the eastern seaboard of the United Arab Emirates and has unique access to international east-west shipping routes.