The Leading Event for the Project Cargo and Breakbulk Industries in the Middle East

Christian Teglskov Nielsen

Group Logistics Manager OBT Shipping Group

A shipping and logistics company with offices in 14 Countries in West and Central African Region – planning on expansion of additional offices in 5 countries across Africa within 2025.  

Christian Teglskov Nielsen began his career with OBT Shipping in 2015 as Logistics Manager for OBT Shipping in Monrovia, Liberia. He was responsible for all the logistics and cross boarder logistics in Liberia and was handling major projects including and on behalf of various international companies as VOITH, Andritz Hydro and Exxon Mobile. 
In 2018 Christian was nominated to be Country Manager in Douala, Cameroun for OBT Shipping Cameroun. The pipeline was including but not limited to bigger projects within the defense logistics for the US Navy and freight forwarding and transport solutions within the aid & relief sector for UNICEF and other UN related organizations. 
 
In 2023 Christian rejoined OBT Shipping Group Dubai, head office of the Group as Group Logistics Manager. 

The key function now is to support strategic functions, grow major key accounts and support the synergies between OBT offices in Africa to build the bridge between customers and solutions Across Africa within the transport sector. 
 


Event Agenda Sessions

Spotlight on West Africa

With huge opportunities for the breakbulk market developing in West Africa, an emerging trend sees African companies opening in Dubai, looking to facilitate routes. However, dealing with multiple countries’ authorities can be complex, and knowing what to expect is key. This session offers an in-depth look at opportunities and challenges for project activity in the region.

Tuesday 11 February 12:25 - 13:10 Main Stage

Project Activity

Add to calendar 02/11/2025 12:25 02/11/2025 13:10 Spotlight on West Africa

With huge opportunities for the breakbulk market developing in West Africa, an emerging trend sees African companies opening in Dubai, looking to facilitate routes. However, dealing with multiple countries’ authorities can be complex, and knowing what to expect is key. This session offers an in-depth look at opportunities and challenges for project activity in the region.

Main Stage Asia/Dubai