The facility will become an important link in Maersk’s integrated logistics solutions
Maersk Kanoo UAE, an integrator of container logistics, recently signed an agreement with DP World’s leading trade and logistics hub, Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) to set up its first Warehousing & Distribution (W&D) facility in the UAE.
The agreement was signed by Christopher Cook, Managing Director, Maersk UAE and Abdulla Bin Damithan, CEO & Managing Director, DP World–UAE Region & Jafza, at the Maersk West & Central Asia regional headquarter in Dubai. The 10,000sqm facility will be located within Jafza in Dubai.
With its new W&D facility, Maersk is taking an important step towards building a truly integrated solution for its customers wherein the customers will get a single window access to multiple logistics requirements, not only for the goods flowing in and out of UAE, but also to other Middle Eastern countries who use Dubai as a gateway to global trade, according to a press communiqué.
“In today’s times, adding flexibility to their supply chains has become more crucial than ever. To that end Maersk is taking a solid step in this direction with the announcement of our first W&D facility in the UAE,” noted Cook.
“This move is building on the legacy of DP World and Maersk, and we look forward to extending our support through their journey with us,” commented Bin Damithan.
Maersk’s new W&D facility in Dubai will be an addition to the existing global footprint of over 250 warehouses that cover 1.5mn sqm. across 50 countries. The facility will offer a total storage capacity of 80,000cbm and cater to various types of goods across sectors such as petrochemical, retail & lifestyle, fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), technology and automotive amongst others, a press statement concluded.
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