The Free Zone leased nearly 4mn sqm of space, accounting for a trade value of US$ 1.91bn
Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has emerged as a destination for e-commerce fulfillment and sales in the MENA region.
Jafza showcased its exceptional performance in the region at Seamless Middle East 2021. As part of the event that highlights opportunities in e-commerce, retail and fintech solutions, the free zone presented its offerings for e-commerce fulfillment and discussed how changes to regulation and consumption demand create new opportunities for existing and new regional companies.
Jafza’s location, which provides businesses with a single customs-bonded area, connecting Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Jebel Ali Port, creates an optimal environment for cross-border e-commerce activities, according to a press communiqué. Fulfillment facilities range from 300 to 1,000sqm, with flexible lease terms, helping companies establish and scale their businesses across the MENA region.
“The pioneering facilities and services in Jafza already provide benefits to over 1,700 partners engaged in e-commerce. We will continue to optimise our ecosystem to offer an integrated digital experience from receiving to last-mile delivery,” commented Abdulla Bin Damithan, CEO & Managing Director, DP World-UAE Region and Jafza.
The e-commerce sector in the UAE has displayed immense potential, recording a market value of US$ 3.89bn in 2020 and a 53 per cent year-on-year increase. During the same period, Jafza itself contributed nearly 50 per cent of the trade value, witnessing a total trade of US$ 1.91bn.
The free zone leased almost 4mn sqm of space to local and global e-commerce companies, the press note concluded.
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