The company makes its debut in the region
Dubai South, the largest single-urban master development focusing on aviation, logistics, and real estate, recently signed an MoU with Sinotrans, a subsidiary and single logistics platform for China Merchants Group, to establish its first Middle East logistics and e-commerce hub at the Dubai South Logistics District as part of its global expansion endeavour.
The signing ceremony took place in the presence of HE Li Xuhang, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Dubai; Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman, Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South; Miao Jianmin, Chairman, China Merchants Group; and Song Rong, Executive Director and President, Sinotrans Limited.
The agreement was signed by Mohsen Ahmad, CEO, Dubai South Logistics District, and Pan Sansheng, General Manager, Sinotrans Overseas Development, at the China Pavilion at Expo City.
Logistics services provider
Sinotrans was founded in 2002 and is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The company offers a full range of services across three primary business segments: agency and related business, supply chain logistics and e-business, which can provide end-to-end supply chain solutions and one-stop services, according to a press release.
Its solutions include integrating sea freight, air freight, road and rail transport, shipping agency, warehousing and distribution, and terminal services to forward clients’ shipments to destinations more quickly, efficiently and safely.
“The ecosystem at Dubai South is built to accommodate global players, and we will spare no effort in meeting the aspirations of Sinotrans to allow it to develop, thrive, and boost its growth plans,” stated Al Zaffin.
“We are confident that through our new expansion, the company provide direct and efficient logistics solutions to companies globally,” observed Song Rong.