Doha, Qatar – Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC), a leading logistics provider in the MENA region, has successfully renewed its ISO 31000:2018 Record of Verification Certificate from Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA). This achievement highlights GWC’s dedication to excellence and adherence to international enterprise risk management (ERM) standards.
The ISO 31000:2018 certification is a globally recognized standard. It ensures companies effectively manage risks and maintain resilience in uncertain situations. ERM helps organizations identify potential, emerging, and existing risks that could impact strategic and operational objectives.
Matthew Kearns, Acting Group CEO of GWC, emphasized the significance of this milestone. “The renewal of our ISO 31000:2018 certification reaffirms our commitment to operational excellence. It also enhances our ability to assess and address corporate risks efficiently.”
By integrating global ERM best practices, GWC strengthens its strategic and operational framework while optimizing core processes. Risk management remains central to decision-making, supported by comprehensive controls, procedures, and monitoring systems. This proactive approach ensures business continuity, even during crises and disruptions.
Kearns highlighted that GWC continuously refines its operational systems to maintain high-quality standards. By adopting a forward-thinking ERM framework, the company enhances decision-making, fosters resilience, and secures long-term growth.
Aligned with Qatar’s Third National Development Strategy and Qatar National Vision 2030, GWC remains committed to innovation and sustainability. The company leverages cutting-edge technologies to enhance logistics solutions, support micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and elevate industry standards.
As a premier provider of warehousing and distribution solutions, GWC serves entrepreneurs, MSMEs, and multinational corporations. Its extensive services include land, air, and sea freight, customs clearance, project logistics, and international relocations. Additionally, GWC operates Qatar’s largest logistics fleet, comprising over 1,600 specialized vehicles, and provides marine services through its subsidiaries.
As the Authorized Service Contractor (ASC) for UPS in Qatar, GWC continues to expand UPS’s market presence by utilizing its advanced logistics infrastructure. The company’s dedication to risk management, sustainability, and innovation reinforces its leadership in the logistics sector. This dedication also strengthens Qatar’s position as a global logistics hub.
