Osama F. Azar - Executive Portfolio

About Me

Senior logistics and freight forwarding executive with 40+ years of experience spanning international freight forwarding, trucking, heavy haulage engineering, and logistics infrastructure.

Known for building operations and partnerships, supporting public sector transport schemes, and delivering practical and competitive logistics solutions for complex cargo movements. My career has been dedicated to enhancing regional trade connectivity and leading major infrastructure initiatives across the Middle East.

Professional Experience

2020 - Present

Inclusive Freight Forwarding Business Development Consultant

Self Employed | Amman, Jordan

Consulted on the development of a dry port in northern Iraq, enhancing regional trade connectivity by advising on logistics and infrastructure planning.

2010 - Present

Founder Partner and Chairman

Premier Transport Logistics Company | Amman, Jordan

Established 2 depots in Egypt and Lebanon, implementing competitive logistical solutions for import of bulk commodities.
Established Intra-Arab Trade network.
Secured Letter of Intent with King Hussein Bin Talal Development Area for Al Mafraq Dry Port, advancing regional trade infrastructure projects.

1979 - 1992

General Manager & Managing Partner

Kuehne+Nagel | Amman, Jordan

Achieved promotion to Assistant General Manager (1984) and General Manager/Managing Partner (1986).
Oversaw regional operations with 3 branches in Iraq and Syria, establishing headquarters and expanding presence.
Launched Oil For Food Division; secured major wheat and sugar transport contracts via Aqaba and Umm Qasr.
Managed regional office covering 4 countries (Jordan, Syria, Palestine, Iraq) with operational oversight of 150 employees.

Areas of Expertise

Freight & Logistics

International Freight Forwarding, Trucking Operations, Heavy Haulage, End-to-End Logistics

Infrastructure

Dry Port Development, Concession Projects, Warehousing, Distribution Operations

Executive Leadership

Business Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communication, Commercial Skills

Marine & Survey

Marine Cargo Surveying, Loss Adjusting, Ship Chartering, Vessel Operations Support

Major Initiatives & Contributions

Strategic Initiatives

Establishment of Jordan's first dry port (1989).
Deloitte prefeasibility agreement (1989).
Letter of Intent for Al Mafraq Dry Port / King Hussein Special Economic Zone (2007).
Agreement with Leading Point (UK) to update dry port studies (2007).

Sector Contributions

Co-founded CAFRAJ (French Chamber of Commerce and Industry).
Negotiated carrier liability with Insurance Regulatory / Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Contributed to the development of Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority.
Committee member for Jordan transport law regulation.
Advocated for transport resolutions to/from Iraq.

Education

2002 - 2004

Dry Port Training Certification

Dry Port USA

1984 - 1987

Business Administration

Arab Beirut College

1973

Medicine Studies

Kharkov Medical Institute

Languages

Volunteering

Management - Mennonite NGO (2001)

Supported refugee affairs.

Nursing - Aqleh Hospital (1970)

Provided nursing support during periods of local political unrest.