Engineer Wafa Abu Labda Puts Chamber-Ministry Partnership Under the Microscope: Our Goal is Public Interest and Advancing the Industry

• Private Sector Priorities: Commenting on the voting results regarding sector priorities, she emphasized that reducing production costs and resolving the energy supply crisis represent the fundamental demand and true voice of industrialists today.
• Shipping and Transport Crisis: She criticized the continuous rise in domestic and international shipping costs, which have become a direct burden on final product costs. She also highlighted the difficulties caused by the truck dispatch office ("Maktab Al-Dour"), noting that it adds to production burdens instead of providing logistical facilitation.
• Cargo Transfer Issues: She explained that the lack of efficiency in cargo transport operations leads to the destruction of large quantities of imported chemical raw materials and damages finished export goods, inflicting well-documented and continuous losses on industrialists.
• Government Partnership: She praised the high level of daily coordination with relevant ministries—particularly Economy and Industry—noting that any official letter detailing a problem is immediately studied and discussed to reach production-supportive decisions aimed at public interest and boosting the quality and price competitiveness of Syrian products.
• International Participation and Trade Shows: She reviewed the Chamber’s efforts in opening new markets, highlighting Syria's recent participation in the "Beauty Istanbul" cosmetics exhibition. Five Syrian companies participated under an official state pavilion with the Chamber's support, drawing highly positive feedback and astonishing visitors, which proves that national industryremains strong and is preparing for wider regional and global expansion

3/6/2026

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