
PRESS RELEASE
UAB-Online Announces Strategic Partnership with Digital Port Agency to Accelerate Growth into GCC Region
Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 14th of October 2025 - UAB-Online, the industry-leading platform for maritime logistics that unifies stakeholders is proud to announce a new partnership with Digital Port Agency Limited (DPA), headquartered in the United Arab Emirates. This collaboration represents a major step in UAB-Online’s further expansion into the Gulf Cooperation Council region (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates), to make port logistics more efficient and improve operational excellence.
About the Strategic Partnership
The collaboration between UAB-Online and DPA will leverage each organization’s strengths: UAB-Online’s proven Saas platform for optimizing port logistics, safety and compliance; and DPA’s deep regional presence, domain knowledge in liquid bulk logistics, and relationships across the GCC. Through this partnership, UAB-Online will gain access to DPA’s network in the UAE and broader GCC.
For UAB-Online, this partnership is far more than a geographical expansion, it is a strategic entry into one of the world’s most dynamic maritime and logistics regions. The GCC is rapidly investing in port infrastructure, digitalization, and logistics optimization. By working with DPA, UAB-Online strengthens its ability to support customers in the region with locally tuned solutions while maintaining its global standards of quality and innovation.
“This partnership with Digital Port Agency marks a key moment for UAB-Online. With their in-depth knowledge of port operations in the GCC and our technology, we are ready to deliver real value to maritime and logistics operators in the region. It’s an exciting step in our global journey” says, Hans Bobeldijk, CEO at UAB-Online
“As official reseller for the GCC region at UAB-Online, I see enormous potential in combining our technical capabilities with DPA’s understanding of the region. Together, we will ensure that GCC customers benefit from solutions tailored to their unique challenges, faster decision-making, increased efficiency, and sustainable operation” says Frank de Leng, official reseller of UAB-Online in the GCC Region.
About UAB-Online
UAB-Online is a cloud platform for digital collaboration in liquid bulk logistics. It connects terminals, vessels, agents and surveyors to streamline operational processes and improve compliance, transparency and efficiency across the port call.
About DPA
Digital Port Agency Limited transforms port and logistics management through smart data solutions, cutting-edge technology, and strategic partnerships across the GCC.