KPMG to Lead Preparation of New Strategic Plan for Ports Authority
Kuwait Ports Authority has appointed KPMG to lead the preparation of its new strategic plan to support port competitiveness and achieve Vision 2035.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
The Kuwait Ports Authority has appointed KPMG in Kuwait to lead the preparation of its strategic plan, under tender number 3/2025/2026. As the lead advisor, KPMG will provide strategic consulting services to the Authority, supported by Haskoning Netherlands B.V. and Dar Al-Handasah Consultancy Group in the field of engineering consulting, with the aim of enhancing the competitiveness and connectivity capabilities of Kuwait’s commercial ports and improving their performance.
Dr. Rashid Al-Qanaei, Managing Partner of KPMG’s office in Kuwait, said, “Kuwait Ports play a pivotal role in diversifying the national economy and achieving the aspirations of Kuwait Vision 2035 to become a regional hub for trade and logistics. We are proud of the trust placed in us by the Kuwait Ports Authority, as this appointment reflects our firm commitment to the public sector in Kuwait and to institutions that contribute to shaping the country’s future.”
The new strategy also examines the position of the Kuwait Ports Authority within the increasingly competitive regional port sector. In this context, Samir Bhatnagar, Partner and Global Head of Ports at KPMG, stated, “Ports in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries compete fiercely in terms of capacity, connectivity to transport networks, and service levels. The Kuwait Ports Authority has a real opportunity to enhance Kuwait’s position within global shipping networks. Drawing on KPMG’s experience working with more than 50 global and regional entities in the maritime sector, we will apply international best practices to develop a strategy tailored to Kuwait’s needs.”
For his part, Imran Sheikh, Associate Partner and Head of Government and Infrastructure Advisory Services at KPMG in Kuwait, emphasized that linking planning with implementation is central to this engagement. He said, “The Kuwait Ports Authority has clear aspirations for the future of Kuwait’s ports. In collaboration with Haskoning and Dar Al-Handasah Consultancy Group, we will translate these aspirations into an actionable strategy. Through a dedicated strategic technical support office established for this assignment, we will work hand-in-hand with the Authority’s teams to transform this strategy into measurable projects, decisions, and outcomes.”
