Riyadh facility is the company’s second in the Kingdom after Jeddah
As part of Al-Futtaim Logistics’ regional expansion plans, the company has opened the second warehousing facility in the Saudi Arabian capital city of Riyadh. The local distribution centre now scales up a total of 15,000 sqm co-existing with its primary warehouse in Jeddah.
Driven by consumer demand, the two facilities currently handle retail brands with categories including fashion, footwear, hardware, DIY furniture and home appliances. The distribution centres are an extension of the Al-Futtaim company’s 3PL solutions to bring brands and consumers within close proximity.
The facilities are fully equipped with the latest web-enabled inventory technology, providing visibility and reassurance to customers. Moreover, it has best practice operational processes for products stored, palletized, shelved, binned, and bulk commodities.
As per customer preferences, in-bound cargo is arranged via air, sea and/or road options. Both warehouses are Wi-Fi enabled for online scanning which provides an accurate and real-time update on stock transactions. Inventory is distributed either directly to stores (B2B) or homes (B2C).
“Our expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reinforces our confidence in investing in the economy which is in line with the UAE government’s vision of enhanced bilateral trade between the two nations,” observed Raman Kumar, Managing Director, Al-Futtaim Logistics.
