Dubai South, the largest single-urban master development focusing on aviation, logistics and real estate, has inaugurated a new facility at the Logistics District in Dubai South for Expeditors International of Washington, Inc., a Fortune 500 global logistics company.
The official opening ceremony was attended by senior leadership from both organizations, including Mohsen Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer of the Logistics District, Dubai South; and from Expeditors, Wael Hanna, District Manager, Dubai, K Murali, Senior Vice President, Middle East, Africa & Indian Subcontinent; and Mathew Joseph, Regional Vice President, Middle East and North Africa.
Spanning approximately 23,200 square meters, the facility is designed to provide comprehensive warehousing and fulfilment services, including container freight station operations. Additional offerings include inventory management, kitting, labelling, order management, compliance inspections, return programs, transportation management, pick-and-pack services, and quality control inspections.
In his comments, Mohsen Ahmad said: “We are delighted to inaugurate Expeditors’ new facility, which will deliver innovative logistics solutions to meet the region’s growing demand for advanced supply chain services. At Dubai South, our mandate is to support the government’s vision of positioning Dubai as one of the world’s leading logistics hubs.”
Wael Hanna said: “We first opened in Dubai more than 25 years ago. Today, we are excited to open this new state-of-the-art facility which is emblematic of our unwavering commitment to meeting the growing demands of our customers while enhancing operational efficiency.”
Expeditors, a global logistics company headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, employs trained professionals in 176 district offices and numerous branch locations located on six continents linked into a seamless worldwide network through an integrated information management system. Its services include the consolidation or forwarding of air and ocean freight, customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-definite transportation, order management, warehousing and distribution, and customized logistics solutions.
Representing the pinnacle of logistical innovation encapsulated within a premier infrastructure network, Dubai South’s Logistics District offers premier services and operations as well as uninterrupted access to Jebel Ali Port via a bonded logistics corridor. The district comprises multiple zones, which have direct access to the cargo terminals at Al Maktoum International Airport; EZDubai, a fully dedicated e-commerce free zone; and a Contract Logistics Zone.
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.
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.”
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.
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