DB SCHENKER
“ Global and regional players in Dubai benefit from the seamless multimodal connectivity between road , air and sea ”
AKO DJAF VP CONTRACT LOGISTICS ME & A , DB SCHENKER operational challenges across warehousing and contract logistics , particularly with regard to preventing COVID-19 infections .”
He says Schenker has installed strict regulations regarding pandemic environments within its Dubai facilities : “ We avoid infections by breaking teams down into groups that never mix . So if there ’ s an outbreak , it will not compromise the business . There are enough disruptions happening in the supply chain as it is , without that .”
In terms of delivering the DLC 3 project , Djaf says that , as with any major project , having the right partners on board is crucial , both in terms of delivery and ongoing success .
” We needed companies who share the same ambitions as us ,” explains Djaf . “ We wouldn ’ t have reached these milestones without our strategic partners .”
One key partner was the Amana Group , a conglomerate of companies that services the construction sector in the region , specialising in sustainable construction methods and green building solutions .
Another was design engineer specialist DCM International , which designed and project-managed DLC 3 .
DCM designed and project managed the DLC 2 and DLC 3 complexes , which includes DB Schenker ’ s regional headquarters . The HQ is constructed of precast concrete , while the distribution centre is a steel-frame building that is serviced by 36 loading docks . The warehouse is fitted with roof-mounted solar power generation , which produces 95 % of DB Schenker ’ s power requirements .
“ The concept designs with which DCM presented us are exactly what they delivered in the end result , on time and on budget ,” says Djaf . “ This is a rare thing in the industry , and makes DCM stand out in the region as a reliable guarantor for well-executed design and construction project management .”
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