Dubai South has partnered with Expedators to launch a state-of-the-art 23,200 square metre facility in the Logistics District, to provide comprehensive services including warehousing, order fulfillment as well as container terminal operation.
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The agreement was signed in the presence of His Excellency Khalifa Al Zaffin, CEO of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South, Jeff Moser, President and CEO of Expeditors, and in the presence of Mohsen Ahmed, CEO of Dubai South’s Logistics Zone. Murali, Senior Vice President, Middle East, Africa and Indian Subcontinent, along with senior executives from both sides.
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Mohsen Ahmad said: “We are pleased to sign this agreement with Expeditors, a renowned global name in the logistics industry, which will benefit from the integrated ecosystem at Dubai South, our state-of-the-art infrastructure, and innovative logistics solutions. At Dubai South, we are driven by our mandate to support the government’s vision of establishing Dubai as a leading global logistics hub. We remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting Expeditors in its expansion journey, enabling them to meet the growing demand for logistics services across the region.”
Jeffrey Musser said: “We are proud to announce this significant milestone in Expeditors’ growth journey with the signing of our new warehouse lease agreement with Dubai South. 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. As we continue to expand today, this strategic investment underscores our long-standing dedication to delivering innovative and scalable solutions that support our customers and address the evolving needs of the global supply chain.”
About Dubai South
Founded in 2006, Dubai South – the rebranded Dubai World Central – is an emerging 145 sq. km. city situated within the emirate of Dubai that will ultimately sustain a population of one million.
Launched as a Government of Dubai project in 2006, the city is mandated to embody the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum by manifesting the urban and societal themes as outlined in the Dubai Plan 2021. These themes relate to becoming a city of happy, creative and empowered people, an inclusive and cohesive society; the preferred place to live, work and invest, a smart and sustainable city, and a pivotal hub in the global economy.
Dubai South’s economic platform supports every conceivable kind of business and industry. The city is also home to the now-operational Al Maktoum International Airport –the largest airport in the world when complete – and the World Expo 2020.
