The agreement sets the pace for more Peruvian businesses to the Free Zone
DP World, UAE Region has announced that Deli Foods Peru has joined the Latin American (LATAM) Incubation Centre at JAFZA One, the flagship commercial complex located at the heart of Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA).
The agreement was signed at Gulfood 2020, and marks Deli Foods as the first Latin American company to join the incubation centre, a leading initiative for international SME investors wanting to set up business in JAFZA and explore regional markets.
DP World operates fully integrated maritime and logistics services in Peru, a container terminal at the Port of Callao catering to customers across the entire supply chain.
“Our strategy of enabling smarter global trade in Peru is an optimum illustration of what we do at our flagship facilities in Dubai,” commented Mohammed Al Muallem, CEO and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region and CEO, JAFZA.
The LATAM Incubation Centre, strategically located in Jafza One, offers the most advanced, cutting edge business facilities that enable companies to collaborate and achieve returns on their investments with fewer tax and other logistical hurdles.
“The signing of this strategic deal is another milestone within our long- standing relationship with DP World, UAE Region,” remarked Alvaro Silva Santisteban, Director – Trade, Tourism & Investment Office of Peru in the UAE.
“Being part of the Latin American (LATAM) Incubation Centre will give Deli Foods a leading competitive edge in the regional markets,” affirmed Bruno Quesada Carrasco, General Manager, Deli Foods Group.