Strategic Location and Connectivity
Kuehne+Nagel has officially commenced the construction of a state-of-the-art e-commerce fulfilment and distribution centre in EZDubai, a prime e-commerce zone located in the thriving Dubai South Logistics Hub. This strategic location near Al Maktoum International Airport and its direct connectivity to Jebel Ali Port via a bonded logistics corridor positions the new facility as a critical nexus for regional trade.
Enhancing Regional Trade
The new centre’s prime location and advanced connectivity are designed to serve as a pivotal hub for commerce throughout the region. Businesses operating from this centre will benefit significantly from streamlined logistics solutions and the exemption of customs clearance procedures within the bonded logistics corridors, ensuring faster and more efficient operations.
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Commitment to UAE’s Growth
“With the development of this new e-commerce fulfilment centre, Kuehne+Nagel continues to show commitment to the UAE and Dubai, supporting one of the fastest growing economies globally,” stated Lee I’Ons, GCC+ cluster managing director at Kuehne+Nagel. “The new facility brings our customers ease of doing business in Dubai and across the region.”
Significant Impact on the Logistics Sector
Mohsen Ahmad, CEO of the Logistics District, Dubai South, emphasized the value that Kuehne+Nagel’s new facility will bring to the logistics sector. “We are committed to reinforcing the company’s expansion and growth via our advanced services and solutions and contributing to Dubai’s position as a global logistics hub,” he said.
State-of-the-Art Facility
Jonathan Emery, CEO at Aldar Development, noted that the new fulfilment centre for Kuehne+Nagel at Dubai South is situated in one of the most well-connected logistics hubs in the UAE. The new fulfilment centre, designed under LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver requirements, will offer over 23,000 square meters of state-of-the-art warehousing space, equalling about 45,000 pallet positions.
Value-Added Services
Kuehne+Nagel stated that customers will also benefit from a vast array of value-added services provided by the new facility. The centre is set to be fully operational in the second quarter of 2025, promising to enhance the efficiency and capabilities of businesses in the region.
The development of the new e-commerce fulfilment centre in the Dubai South Logistics Hub underscores Kuehne+Nagel’s commitment to supporting the UAE’s rapid economic growth and strengthening Dubai’s position as a leading global logistics hub. With advanced infrastructure and strategic location, the centre is poised to significantly impact regional trade and logistics, providing businesses with unparalleled ease and efficiency in their operations.