GWC explores Qatar-Africa trade opportunities at 'Qatar-Africa Business Forum'

03/11/2026 05:48 AST

Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC Group) has participated in the 'Qatar-Africa Business Forum' to explore how its infrastructure, regional network, and logistics expertise can support stronger commercial connections between Qatar and African markets.

Taking place in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, under the theme 'Africa: The Next Global Investment Frontier', the forum gathered business and investment stakeholders to develop partnerships between Qatar and Africa.

GWC Group is represented by Axel Herzhauser, Chief Operating officer, who is engaging with business leaders and potential partners to assess commercial opportunities and the logistics requirements behind them.

Matthew Kearns, GWC Group CEO, said: "GWC has grown alongside the transformation of Qatar and the wider GCC, gaining first-hand experience in building the logistics capabilities that support expanding economies and increasingly connected trade networks.

"That experience gives us a strong foundation as we explore opportunities in Africa. Our approach is to work with local partners, combining our operational expertise and regional network with their knowledge of the market to develop solutions that support trade, investment and long-term growth."

Herzhauser added: "Infrastructure investment only creates value when it turns into functioning trade. That means connecting ports and airports with customs clearance, warehousing, inland transport and distribution. At the forum, we look forward to discussing with local partners how to build those links between Qatar, the GCC and African markets."

Gulf Times