New centre will support the rapidly growing e-commerce sector in the UAE
DHL Express officially opened its Dubai World Central Facility today. The new import and export gateway and service center will see DHL invest US$ 5.5mn over five years to support the rapid growth of e-commerce in the UAE and the region.
Strategically located at the Logistics District at Dubai World Central (DWC), the centre occupies 4,870sqm area and has a capacity to manage 2,400 shipments per hour and up to 57,600 shipments a day.
“Our new facility at DWC will accommodate inbound and outbound shipment growth in Dubai South, the new strategic hub in the Emirate. It will also support local e-commerce merchants, online entrepreneurs and startups by allowing them to reach potential global consumers, and improve their e-commerce proposition within the current market,” affirmed Nour Suliman, CEO, DHL Express MENA.
“The new center reiterates DHL’s mission to expand and strengthen our presence across the UAE and the wider Middle East region to serve our customers better,” remarked Geoff Walsh, UAE Country Manager, DHL Express.
The new logistics facility will offer customs’ clearance import and police-controlled export services with x-ray screening and bonded storage. The facility will also come equipped with an automated bi-directional conveyor system, which will enable faster and more efficient sorting of packages.
The logistics fulfilment and storage center on the upper floor will support tailored logistics solutions for multiple customers. As a Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) certified facility, it will employ the latest technology with a dual-view x-ray screening machine and CCTV equipped with 70 IP Cameras, all connected to the main control room, to enable smooth process flows.
