Logistics major Kuehne + Nagel begins construction at Dubai Logistics City
Kuehne + Nagel, one of the world’s leading logistics companies, has begun construction on its state-of-the-art logistics facility in Dubai Logistics City (DLC), set to become the world’s largest supply chain community within Dubai World Central (DWC) – the huge city-within-a-city taking shape at Jebel Ali in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The facility, for which Kuehne + Nagel has leased land on a long-term basis, paves the way for the development of the company’s Dubai base into the principal Kuehne + Nagel distribution hub for the Middle East.
The new facility will become operational mid next year upon completion of the first phase of construction, featuring 17,000 square meters of logistics and warehouse space – with the option to expand to a total of 30,000 square meters. The new facility will complement the company’s existing 16,000 square meter logistics terminal in the Jebel Ali Free Zone.
Phase one of the new facility will be equipped with temperature controlled VNA (very narrow aisle) racking and conventional ambient racking. Total capacity will exceed 20,000 pallet locations, with over 5,000 square meters of handling area for value added services like kitting and final assembly activities. The building will be a modern shared logistics environment for customers across different industries. Special security requirements and dedicated storage and handling equipment for customers from the high tech and pharma industries are also implemented in phase one.
DWC includes Dubai World Central International Airport (JXB), which when completed will be the world’s largest airport with a capacity equal to that of Chicago O’Hare and London Heathrow combined; and specialised free zones such as Dubai Logistics City and DWC Aviation City.
