Expeditors Launches New Logistics Hub in Dubai South

Dubai South, the largest single-urban master development focusing on aviation, logistics and real estate, and Expeditors International of Washington, Inc., a Fortune 500 global logistics company, recently announced the signing of an agreement for the launch of a new facility for Expeditors at Dubai South’s Logistics District. This milestone underscores Expeditors’ commitment to expanding its footprint in the region to meet the growing demand for advanced logistics solutions.

The signing ceremony was attended by senior leadership from both organizations, including, HE Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South; and Mohsen Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer of the Logistics District, Dubai South; and from Expeditors, Jeffrey S. Musser, President and Chief Executive Officer; K Murali, Senior Vice President, Middle East, Africa & Indian Subcontinent; Mathew Joseph, Regional Vice President, Middle East and North Africa; and Wael Hanna, District Manager, Dubai.

Comprehensive warehousing and fulfilment services

The 23,200-square-meter facility will support Expeditors’ warehousing, fulfillment services, and container freight station operations.

Its warehousing and fulfilment capabilities will include inventory management, kitting, labelling, order management, compliance inspections, return programs, transportation management, and pick-and-pack services, as well as inspection and quality control.

Meanwhile, the container freight station will focus on consolidating and segregating shipments, providing export services, and handling unit load device breakdowns.

The facility will begin operations in February 2025.

Mohsen Ahmad commented, “We are pleased to sign this agreement with Expeditors, a renowned global name in the logistics industry. Expeditors will benefit from Dubai South’s integrated ecosystem, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and innovative logistics solutions. At Dubai South, we actively support the government’s vision to establish Dubai as a leading global logistics hub. We support Expeditors’ expansion to help them meet the growing regional demand for logistics services.”

Global Reach with New Dubai South Facility

Jeffrey Musser said: “We’re proud to announce signing a new warehouse lease with Dubai South, advancing Expeditors’ growth journey. This state-of-the-art facility reflects our unwavering commitment to meeting the growing demands of our customers while enhancing operational efficiency. We appreciate Dubai South’s strategic approach to developing key physical infrastructure to support Dubai as a global logistics hub. We first opened in Dubai more than 25 years ago. This investment highlights our commitment to innovative, scalable solutions, supporting customers and meeting the global supply chain’s evolving needs.”

Expeditors, Bellevue-based, provides logistics services like freight forwarding and warehousing via 176 offices across six continents.

Dubai South’s Logistics District offers top services and access to Jebel Ali Port via a bonded logistics corridor.

The district includes zones with direct access to Al Maktoum Airport, EZDubai e-commerce zone, and a Contract Logistics Zone.