The MEA freight and logistics market set to hit US$ 235.8bn by 2031
Jafza is strengthening its position with a strategic AED 90mn investment in Phase 2 of its cutting-edge Logistics Park.
Adding 360,000sqft of Grade-A facilities, the expansion aligns with the UAE’s push to grow its logistics sector to AED 200bn annually in the next seven years and cements Dubai’s role in international trade.
The second phase delivers world class infrastructure, including modern offices, customisable units, temperature-controlled warehouses, loading docks, and enhanced power capacity to support diverse industries.
“Phase 2 of the Jafza Logistics Park extension offers flexible, high-quality solutions to support growth in multiple sectors. This brings the total area of Jafza Logistics Park to over 922,000sqft as we continue to grow our state-of-the-art infrastructure,” commented Abdulla Al Hashmi, Chief Operating Officer, Parks & Zones, DP World GCC.
Enhanced warehousing demand
With the Middle East and Africa’s (MEA) freight and logistics market set to hit US$ 235.8bn by 2031, demand for advanced warehousing is accelerating, including in Dubai, where sectors like manufacturing, logistics, construction, and e-commerce are driving unprecedented growth.
The newly expanded park helps close this gap – offering market access by leveraging Jafza’s connectivity with Jebel Ali Port and providing advanced storage and handling solutions including contract logistics, freight forwarding and freight management for everything from tech and automotive parts to fashion and packaged food.
Jafza currently hosts 10,890 companies from 150 countries, supporting over 160,000 jobs and contributing AED 620bn in trade annually. Phase 1, completed in November 2023, spans 562,507sqft, featuring Grade-A dry and pharma storage units, temperature-controlled warehouses, and office spaces, a press statement concluded.
