Dubai South and Expeditors International of Washington recently announced the signing of an agreement for the launch of a new facility for Expeditors at Dubai South’s Logistics District. This milestone underscores Expeditors’ commitment to expanding its footprint in the region to meet the growing demand for advanced logistics solutions, according to a press communication.
The signing ceremony was attended by senior leadership from both organizations, including, HE Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman, Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South; Mohsen Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer, Logistics District, Dubai South; and from the Expeditors side, Jeffrey S. Musser, President and Chief Executive Officer; K Murali, Senior Vice President, Middle East, Africa & Indian Subcontinent; Mathew Joseph, Regional Vice President, Middle East and North Africa; and Wael Hanna, District Manager, Dubai.
Fulfilment services
The facility, spanning approximately 23,200sqm will support Expeditors’ comprehensive warehousing and fulfilment services along with container freight station operations. Its warehousing and fulfilment capabilities at the facility will include inventory management, kitting, labelling, order management, compliance inspections, return programs, transportation management, and pick-and-pack services, as well as inspection and quality control.
“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,” remarked Mohsen Ahmed.
“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,” commented Musser.
