Qatar expands logistics fund to QR 400 million for manufacturers

Qatar Development Bank has significantly expanded its Logistics Support Fund from an undisclosed previous amount to QR 400 million (approximately USD 110 million), substantially increasing support available to domestic manufacturers. The fund provides non-repayable grants covering up to 80 percent of shipping cost increases above pre-disruption baseline levels across air freight, sea freight, and land transportation routes.

This expansion reflects the bank's response to regional geopolitical tensions and supply chain volatility that have driven up import logistics expenses for Qatari manufacturers. As of the announcement, 436 applications have been approved out of 154 factories that have applied, indicating meaningful market uptake among the manufacturing sector.

The bank has implemented a fully digital application and tracking system to reduce administrative friction, allowing factories to monitor their allocated support and remaining balances through the Qatar Exports Portal. The initiative is positioned as both an immediate stabilizer for business continuity during periods of elevated logistics costs and a strategic lever to strengthen competitiveness of Qatari manufactured goods, particularly for export operations once import logistics costs normalize.