One of the largest global supply chain and logistics provider DB Schenker, has launched its third mega logistics centre in the Dubai South’s Logistics District, marking a sumptuous success growth in the MENA region.
The inauguration was attended by Mohsen Ahmad, CEO of the Logistics District – Dubai South; Christian Drenthen, Board Member – Land Transport/Contract Logistics of DB Schenker; Christopher Smith, CEO – Middle East Africa of DB Schenker; and Ako Djaf, Vice President – Contract Logistics at SCM Middle East and Africa – DB Schenker; among other senior executives from both companies.
Mohsen Ahmad, CEO of the Logistics District – Dubai South, quoted, “DB Schenker’s new facility will strengthen the entire ecosystem of the Logistics District, thanks to its innovative solutions and best sustainable practices, all of which are a testament to its progressive business strategy.”
Additionally, the solar system placed on the roof of both facilities will produce the full energy demand of the 74,000 square metres of warehouse space, and 5,000 square metres of office buildings – saving 4,000 tonnes of C02 emissions annually, comparable to planting of over 400,000 trees.
The green logistics hub will also offer a sustainable ecosystem for bonded and non-bonded operations and, an end-to-end integrated suite of goods and customised services for customers. This unique facility promises to serve as a distribution focal point for the GCC, making it a single source for all logistical requirements.
“We will spare no effort to consolidate DB Schenker’s prominence and offer sustainable logistics solutions in line with the UAE Net-Zero 2050 strategic initiative. Global and regional players benefit from Dubai South’s customer-centric processes and the seamless, multimodal connectivity between road, air, and sea transportation,” says Mohsen.
The third facility, which is also temperature-controlled, provides warehousing solutions for various industries, including dangerous-goods storage and B2C e-commerce delivery services, by utilizing its excellent connectivity to land, sea, and air freight transportation modes. Its total space is 90,000 Euro pallets. There is also a 5,000 square meter mezzanine floor in the building that is specifically intended for various value-added service operations.
“As part of boosting Dubai’s global position, we are committed to establish a progressive ecosystem to build a global logistics & e-commerce hub that caters to the evolving demands of our existing and potential clients,” Mohsen added.
Furthermore, DB Schenker in the Middle East and Africa region has facilitated the market entry of many international businesses to expand their footprints in the market. This enabled the company to be one of the fastest-growing logistics service providers in the region spanning across the total area of its operated logistics centres from 40,000 to 325,000 square metres in the past seven years.
Ako Djaf, Vice President of Contract Logistics/SCM, DB Schenker Middle East and Africa, says, “We are delighted to inaugurate our third facility on Dubai South grounds toward strengthening the logistics industry and meeting the changing needs of our valued customers.”