In this article, we discuss the role of Khalid Al Shirawi in leading Global Shipping & Logistics towards success. Having 20 years of experience in logistics, manufacturing, and distribution business, Khalid Al Shirawi is guiding GSL and other various companies that come under the Al Shirawi group. Since the year of establishment, GSL has been fulfilling the supply chain needs of businesses and is the leading logistics provider within the UAE.
About Khalid Al Shirawi
Khalid Al Shirawi, based in the United Arab Emirates, is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Global Shipping & Logistics in the UAE. He studied Bachelor of Science in the stream of Business Administration, Management, and Operations at the University of Southern California. He completed a Master of Science in Management Information Systems and General from Boston University.
Khalid Al Shirawi has around 20 years of experience in the distribution business. In the year 1986, he became a Member of the Board of Directors for Oasis Investment Company and has remained in this position and continues to guide the company with his expertise in logistics, manufacturing, engineering, etc. In 2020, he was appointed as a Senior Vice Chairman of Oasis Investment Company (AI Shirawi Group) and guides the other various companies that comprise the group.
Khalid Al Shiraw’s Impactful Role
In the year 2005, Khalid Al Shirawi was appointed as the CEO of Global Shipping and Logistics LLC (GSL). Despite the recession and its impact on supply chains, Under the leadership of Khalid Al Shirawi, GSL has continued to maintain growth. He has also captured a sizeable share of the temperature-controlled and cold storage market in the UAE, with GSL customers including Baskin-Robbins, Federal Foods, and Coldstone Creamery. Hence the company has doubled its warehousing space at Dubai Investment Park.
Khalid says – “I believe the level of sophistication that we have in the business when it comes to the cold chain is unique… I understand this is where we must focus because we are very good at it”
Khalid aims and looks forward to maintaining the GSL’s position at the forefront of the logistics industry. To retain and provide the best services, along with technological advances and best practices, Khalid has also prioritized continuous innovation and adopted an Out-Of-The-Box thinking approach. Khalid continuous to work towards the company’s vision of becoming the number 1 growth partner to businesses in the UAE and GCC
About Global Shipping & Logistics
GSL is the leading provider of logistics within the UAE that offers controlled warehouse infrastructure, temperature ranges from -25° Celsius to Ambient and Project cargo storage. GSL is a member of the Al Shirawi Group and an active freight provider in Dubai since its establishment in 1975. As a tag line says “Driven by You”, the company is 100% aligned with it and aims to provide excellent service and customer satisfaction.
The company offers clients a range of freight management and local warehouse & distribution solutions along with its 3PL and 4PL services. GSL provides Cold Chain warehousing and constantly monitors, controls, and records operating temperature with an advanced remote management system. The company provides end-to-end logistics services for various industries including frozen and chilled, FMCG, retail, HORECA, electronics, healthcare, fashion, e-commerce, and manufacturing industries.
Khalid Al Shirawi, the CEO of Global Shipping & Logistics, is a leading company with expertise in logistics, manufacturing, and distribution business. He is working toward the goal of becoming the number 1 growth partner to businesses in the UAE and GCC. moving forward, Al Shirawi is aiming to make GSL entry into other Middle-Eastern countries and will overlook a further expansion at Dubai Investment Park.