MANAMA: Kanoo Shipping, a fully owned business division of Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo Group (YBA Kanoo), has been named the Ship Agent of the Year for the second consecutive year in the Seatrade Maritime Awards 2019.
Known as the ‘industry’s benchmark’ by experts and professionals of the shipping industry, the Seatrade Maritime Awards is an influential award scheme for the Middle East, Indian subcontinent and Africa.
This year the awards ceremony was held at Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah.
“I would like to thank the Kanoo Shipping team for another excellent performance during the past year,” said YBA Kanoo president of shipping and logistics Fahad Kanoo.
“We are proud that our level of service is incomparable in the region.”
Kanoo Shipping CEO Jonathan Bygrave also congratulated his team.
“Being the best Ship Agent in the region for two years in a row and especially after entering the Indian Subcontinent means that our continuous efforts to improve our offerings and services have been successful,” he said.
Kanoo Shipping is a leading ship agent service provider operating in 20 countries. It is handling close to 20,000 ports and cargoes in 2019.
The company’s geographic region consists of offices in Middle East, Indian subcontinent and South Africa.
Kanoo Shipping is a founder shareholder, financial and operating partner in S5 Agency World, which provides it a global reach and is the vehicle to participate in multi-regional and global business.