DB SCHENKER
“ The Dubai hub means we can provide customers with warehousing solutions across consumer , automotive , industrial , and luxury products ”
AKO DJAF VP CONTRACT LOGISTICS ME & A , DB SCHENKER
Djaf says that the new Dubai developments will help drive innovation for its customers , as well as helping it increase the efficiency of its operations .
As for the ME & A region that he oversees for Schenker , Djaf is bullish .
“ It has tremendous potential in terms of business development and also sustainability ,” he says . “ We have the sun to thank for the region ’ s access to renewable energy . The governments of the UAE , Saudi Arabia and Egypt are just a few of those who are investing heavily in projects to create solar cities , which will be run on solar power .”
Djaf believes this will give them an economic edge , because they will have access to competitively priced energy , which he says is crucial for businesses like DB Schenker .
" This is one of the reasons that the region is proving attractive for foreign investors , who comprise the majority Schenker ’ s customers ,” Djaf says .
“ Many multinational companies are locating more and more in the region . They see it as a platform for distribution from a geographical point of view . It is very attractively positioned , connecting Africa with Europe and the Asia Pacific region .
“ This is why I see the region growing very strongly in the coming years , even in the face of all the disruption we are seeing at the moment .” procurementmag . com 243