Peter Richards: Guiding force behind the gigantic success of Gulftainer

Gulftainer Co. Ltd. is one of the major port terminal handler as well as one of the leading third party logistics providers today in the UAE and many other countries. It was established in 1976 after the opening of the Sharjah Container Terminal and has handled the terminal since then.  Gulftainer Co. Ltd. expanded its operations over many port terminals situated in different geographical locations all over the world. The company has provided a major impetus to the trade development, especially in the field of container transport in the Middle East. 

 Apart from the handling of operations at the Sharjah Container Terminal, the Khorfakkan terminal, and Ruwais Port in UAE, the company operates in four other countries i.e. Kuwait, Turkey, The Comoros, and Pakistan as well. The terminals handled are host to some of the biggest names in the trading world and some of the largest shipping corporations are associated with Gulftainer.

Moreover, since 2008, the company has launched its logistics division as a full fledged company, i.e. Momentum Logistics which has been operating in Freight forwarding, land transport, airport logistics, container repair and contract logistics in many countries such as Pakistan, Turkey and the Middle East.  Peter Richards is the current Group Managing Director at Gulftainer and is the present head of operations. He is an experienced and qualified Master Mariner who holds a diploma in Nautical Science. 

Peter Richards has a marine experience of more than twelve years and he possesses a highly enviable profile of having handled terminal operations viz. container terminals and port operations for more than twenty one years.

Peter Richards joined the Gulftainer Corporation in 1987 where he initially held various positions such as Operations Superintendent, Operations Manager, and Terminal Manager. He is a Board Member of Gulftainer Co. Ltd., an executive chairman of Gulf Comport Management SA, Comoros, and is also a Board Member of GTL MTI Transport Project in Pakistan and a Board Member of Demas International, which is a part of the International logistics branch of Gulftainer Co. Ltd.

Peter Richards is comprehensively involved in all aspects of the functioning of the Gulftainer Corporation. He is the chief person who plans, directs, and oversees the successful execution of any existing or upcoming project of the company. Moreover, he ensures the proper functioning and management of all the existing and new national and international operations at Gulftainer.

 Mr. Peter Richards’s philosophy is that of establishing firm hands on control of the company’s operations despite rapid expansion. He believes that better decision making by virtue of smaller lines of communication, maintaining impetus and enhancing performance are essential to respond to ever changing needs of clients in this competitive business world.

Under Peter Richard’s leadership, Gulftainer has evidenced a major boost in growth and development of new resources as well as the expansion of its overseas operations. His invaluable experience, inborn leadership skills and enthusiastic approach has been a critical factor in the success of the company.