DB SCHENKER
“ Global and regional players benefit from the seamless , multimodal connectivity between road , air and sea transportation . This makes us the first choice for top-tier customers .”
The Dubai hub means the company can provide customers with warehousing solutions across a variety of industries , including consumer , automotive , industrial , and luxury products such as fashion items and accessories .
It provides a wide array of warehousing solutions , ranging from storage options for industries who work with dangerous goods to B2C ecommerce delivery services .
movement of goods through a busy logistics corridor , allowing cargo to be moved from port to airport in just 20 minutes , for example .
Advanced infrastructure eases flow of goods and services Its advanced infrastructure is perfect for companies like Schenker , as it helps support a seamless flow of goods , products , and services .
“ DLC 3 leverages connectivity to land , sea , and air freight transportation modes ,” says Djaf . “ As with the first mega green warehouse DLC 2 , the new centre further cements our sustainability commitment and agenda , not just in the region , but globally .”
“ The three-phase growth plan we established in 2015 , totalling 84.000 sqm of warehouse space , was an important strategic decision . All three facilities are close to Al Maktoum International Airport and Jabel Ali Port , one of the most important transportation hubs globally .
New Schenker Dubai logistics hub is state-of-the-art DLC 3 for example boasts a 5,000m / sq mezzanine floor , designed for various value-added service activities , and features state-of-the-art warehouse management technology , including AI , robotics and automation .
“ In the Dubai South Free Zone , there is a lot of paperwork to be completed for the Dubai Customs Authority and other bodies ,” says Djaf . “ And we have automated much of this to improve efficiency .”
DLC 2 and 3 employ around 300 employees each , with staff working around the clock in three shifts , seven days a week .
“ We offer different types of warehouse services , including picking-packing , but also value-added services ,” says Djaf , who has drawn on his long experience with DB Schenker to keep its Dubai expansion on track .
Djaf – who studied industrial engineering with business administration in logistics and production – has been working in the logistics industry for 20 years , holding leadership roles in central and east Europe , as well as in the Middle East and Africa , throughout his career . procurementmag . com 239