Ship-Around FZ-LLC has officially joined the Emirates Shipping Association (ESA) as an associate Member marking an important milestone in our journey to reinforce and strengthen maritime and offshore procurement across the region’s maritime, offshore, and energy industries through smarter, more connected procurement solutions.
The maritime industry thrives on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to long-term sector development. With the Emirates Shipping Association as a leading industry body dedicated to promoting and unifying the maritime sector in the UAE, connecting maritime stakeholders including shipowners, operators, service providers, ports, and maritime solution providers offers a structured platform for dialogue, cooperation, and industry advancement. Its mission to connect local and global maritime interests aligns closely with our objective of building transparent, efficient, and globally connected procurement pathways for the maritime and offshore industries advancing a unified maritime cluster within the United Arab Emirates.
The Global Impact on Ship-Around’s Growth.
Joining the Emirates Shipping Association represents more than a formal affiliation. It reflects our strategic focus on industry alignment, innovation, and operational excellence in an ecosystem built for collaboration and industry-led innovation.
The UAE’s maritime sector continues to expand in scale and complexity, driven by infrastructure development, offshore energy projects, and increasing global trade flows. In this environment, coordination between stakeholders is essential and this is why as a member, Ship-Around will actively contribute to:
- Engage with regional maritime leaders and decision-makers.
- Support dialogue on procurement efficiency and supply- chain resilience.
- Contribute insights on digital sourcing, supplier verification, and global connectivity.
- Align with initiatives aimed at strengthening the UAE’s maritime competitiveness.
- Enhancing access to trusted verified suppliers, buyers and service providers across maritime and offshore sectors.
- A stronger link between regional operations and global supply networks.
This further validates our role as a trusted procurement platform built specifically for complex industrial environments understanding both operational realities and long-term strategic objectives.
Aligning with a Shared Vision for the Emirates Shipping Association and UAE Maritime Cluster.
As a digital procurement platform serving maritime, offshore, LNG, and industrial sectors connecting buyers with verified OEMs, distributors, and regional stockists remains our optimal goal playing a critical role in global shipping- enabling faster sourcing, reduced lead times, and greater supply chain transparency across global operations.
Ship-Around’s participation in the Emirates Shipping Association reflects our shared vision. By working alongside ESA members, anchored in the UAE and extending worldwide, we aim to help unlock greater efficiency and value across maritime and offshore operations in actively shaping the future of the UAE maritime industry. We look forward to engaging with fellow members, contributing to industry initiatives, and continuing to support maritime and offshore stakeholders with trusted procurement solutions that reduce friction and improve operational outcomes.