The Hub Concept
Why YourShore
By selecting YourShore as your strategic partner and the husbanding agent for the UAE and the GCC, you will benefit from the local knowledge, expertise and demonstrable track record of the promoters. Acting as your gateway consultant for the region from Dubai, we will manage the outsourcing of operations to the rest of the Gulf region by engaging our trusted network of partners. The ‘Hub Solution’ is a successful, tried-and-tested concept with which customers can focus on their core business and leave the logistics concerns to the agency function.
The other advantages are:
- Procurement optimization and competitive rates The nominated subagents will be proficient agents with a good track record with who we will have a strategic tie up on service levels
- Strong hub network and knowledge of GCC ports
- The hub, acting as owners representatives, monitors the KPIs and compliance from performing sub agency offices and guides and alerts them to prevent potential issues
- Professional attention and management of calls
YourShore Hub
- To act on behalf of the principal and protect their interests
- Scrutinize and validate the PDA and FDA
- Fund the subagents towards port disbursements as appropriate
- Use client software if required and monitor data integrity on the system
- Ensure customer KPIs are met within reasonable tolerance
- To identify cost saving avenues and save cost for the principals
- Appoint agent on behalf of the principal
- Monitor the port call – timely information, reporting and updates to the principal and other stakeholders
- Negotiate with the agent as necessary
- Ensure compliance with principal’s instructions, policy and procedures
- DA settlement
- To enforce compliance for all parties
Value addition
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Reduced operational costs
- Effective managementand minimal disruption to vessel schedule
- Timely market intelligence and industry trends
- Assistance in emergencies – 24/7 availability






