Dubai-based Centre Point Logistics (CPL) announced the commencement of operations of its newly built AED60mn warehouse at Dubai Logistics City in Dubai South.
The 22,549 sqm warehouse further consolidates Centre Point Logistics foothold in AEd86bn logistics market of the UAE, in overall GCC market of worth AED171mn. Establishing the warehouse at the Logistics Corridor in Dubai South enables CPL to leverage proximity to Expo 2020 site, Dubais Jebel Ali Port, the Al Maktoum International Airport, which gives the company an edge in terms of time saving and significant reduction in operational costs for its clients.
Oliver Pesov, deputy general manager of CPL, commented: Our new warehouse facility has been built based on our study of local and international market requirements from every angle. We are fully LEED certified logistics provider. We are also in discussion with suitable solar energy contractors who are checking the possibilities of installing solar panels on the rooftop of the warehouse in order to reduce or avoid the consumption of traditional electricity. Operationally, the facility can be single or multiuser, supporting indoor and outdoor storage as well as dedicated area for value added services like, labelling, packing, re-packing and allied services.
CPL, with its open architecture model, currently operates from several locations in UAE, including ,CPLs logistics hub in Jebel Ali Free Zone, spanning over 44,000 sqm; an existing logistics hub in Dubai South, spanning over 83,000 sqm; and a storage facility in Hamriyah Free zone in Sharjah, spanning over 30,000 sqm. All three facilities are providing storage, handling, and value added services (VAS) to the logistics and supply chain customers.
Oliver added: The new facility consolidates CPL foothold in the UAE logistics market, a reliable partners for Al Maktoum International Airport and Expo 2020 customers. It reinforces companys commitment to its customers for providing the quality services.
Outside UAE, the company acquired 50,000 sqm logistics facility at Sohar Port and Freezone in Oman two years ago. CPL considered it a milestone because it gives wider access to the GCC market, including Saudi Arabia, which has a link to road Sohar Port.