US-based technology and supply chain services company Ingram Micro recently opened its new warehouse in Jebel Ali Free Zone Area (JAFZA).
The new warehouse facilities are spread over 7,500 sqm plot and offers 11m of height storage with over 7,500+ pallet spaces.
Dr. Ali Baghdadi, SVP & Chief Executive of Ingram Micro – META, stated, “We are delighted to be present in JAFZA, which is a globally recognised free zone. It has provided us with the ability to serve many countries in the Middle East and Africa and supported us with their services and technologies during a challenging year of the pandemic.
“We serve the region from these new facilities with equipment and solutions in physical security, cyber security, data centre, networking, AI, and more worth USD2 billion a year. Having been operating in the region for almost 30 years, this warehouse is just another step forward.”
The warehouse is served by the Narrow Aisle Articulated (VNA) machines that can operate in less than 2m of aisle width and go up to 11m. The site is equipped with dock levellers for efficient loading/offloading and has newly installed dock shelters.
The warehouse features state-of-the-art CCTV cameras and radars from Axis Communications, intrusion, access control systems, temperature monitoring cameras linked with access control, ANPR cameras for advanced parking solution, designed by Ingram Micro Physical Security Team.
The new facilities also include some of the most advanced security solutions in the region. The entire solution was designed and installed in line with SIRA guidelines and connected with Dubai Police via Video Guard service.
The warehouse site has a fully automated fire detection and fire suppression system in real-time linked with Dubai Civil Defence.
Abdulla Bin Damithan, CEO & Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region & Jafza said: “As a global trade enabler, we at DP World, UAE Region passionately believe in contributing to the success of our partners through our multimodal hub that includes JAFZA, our flagship free zone.
“We are certain that the technologically advanced warehousing facilities by Ingram Micro will elevate the offerings in JAFZA, adding to the success of both entities, in the UAE and the Middle East.”