DUBAI: February 24, 2018. Dubai Trade, the facilitation subsidiary of DP World, has announced the six category winners of its 2019 E-Services Excellence Award (ESEA) - recognising companies that adopt smart services in trade, shipping and logistics.

DP World UAE Region managing director Mohammed Al Muallem commented: “It is encouraging to see the growing adoption of electronic transactions by the UAE’s trading community and these awards also help us understand emerging customer demands and trends.”

The winners (pictured) were nominated based on the number of mobile and online transactions conducted on the Dubai Trade Portal that integrates DP World, UAE Region Ports, Jafza and Dubai Customs.

The award for M-Token Service was won by Bin Abed General Land Transport; Danzas AEI Emirates LLC won the Free Zone Services award; Clearance Services - Customs Broker went to Freightworks (Dubai Express LLC); Clearance Services – Trader was awarded to Landmark Group; Payment Services went to Naffco Shipping and Forwarding; and the Electronic Services Award to Shipping Agent for General Cargo Services was won by The Kanoo Group.

“The world is evolving at a pace never seen before and it’s important businesses keep abreast of change to ensure their sustainability and maintain international competitiveness,” continued Al Muallem. “The expansion of e-services and the rapid adoption of smart transactions underlines Dubai’s success as a global leader in maritime trade and logistics driven by technology.”

Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of the Department of Economic Development, also presented four awards to Dubai- based manufacturers and re-exporters: Jindal Saw Gulf LLC won New Exporter of the Year; Joseph Advertisers was Innovative Exporter of the Year; Praramb Agri Trading DMCC was awarded Emerging Re-Exporter of the Year; and ETG Agro Industries LLC was Champion Re-Exporter of the Year.

Dubai Trade acting chief operating officer Hussain Alblooshi, added: “Each of the winners represents the future of the logistics industry and the benefits of new technology adoption, boosting efficiency and helping improve national trade flows. Dubai Trade seeks to fulfil its role as an enabler that provides innovators the platforms they need to realise their potential.”