transPARK enters into partnership with Deutsche Post World Net (DPWN)
Dubai Industrial City's proximity to Jebel Ali Port – the world's third largest re-export hub – and Dubai Central – the largest airport in the world – will allow transPARK to deliver a flexible range of multi-model supply chain services from DHL, Danzas and Exel, including freight, warehousing, distribution, consulting and express delivery, to manufacturers located within Dubai Industrial City and the region.
Explaining the landmark partnership with DPWN, Rashed Al Ansari, CEO, Dubai Industrial City, said:
Dubai Industrial City, a member of Tatweer, has announced the setting up of a partnership with Deutsche Post World Net (DPWN) the parent company of DHL, Danzas and Exel, to support its 20 million square feet logistics facility – transPARK.
'We have aligned with the best in the global logistics industry to create transPARK. The dedicated logistics park reflects Dubai Industrial City's structured approach towards catalyzing industrial activity by establishing world-class standards and providing tenants with exclusive and flexible support.'
David Christmas, representing DPWN, said, 'This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside transPARK, and offer our full range of services to support what is a huge industrial project. Dubai Industrial City is a member of Tatweer, which is a group that has a wide portfolio of projects in the healthcare, energy and entertainment sectors. We are extremely pleased to be associated with the Group.'
As one of the largest logistics providers in the region, transPARK will help companies reduce costs by lowering their inventory levels and warehousing requirements whilst, at the same time, enhancing sales revenues through improved service levels.
Dubai Industrial City's comprehensive transPARK logistics services cover the entire supply chain starting with factory set-up to manufacturing support, as well as the storing and distribution of finished goods. transPARK will also provide value added services including consultancy, express deliveries, and co-packing to support Dubai Industrial City's clients.
About Dubai Industrial City
Dubai Industrial City (DI), a member of Tatweer, was set up with the aim of catalysing the growth and expansion of the industrial sector in the United Arab Emirates – especially in high value added manufacturing and production in the following sectors:
• Machinery & Mechanical equipment
• Transport Equipment and parts
• Base Metal
• Chemicals
• Food and Beverage
• Mineral Products
Dubai Industrial City provides one of the region's finest business environments and is a one-stop facility for industry and related sectors such as logistics, assembly and warehousing, vocational training and staff accomodation. Covering 560 million sq ft of prime land, DI City's strategic location near (Dubai World Central) the new Jebel Ali Airport City, the Jebel Ali Free Zone and Port; trans-Emirates highways, including Sheikh Zayed Road and Emirates Road near the border with Abu Dhabi provides easy and convenient access to global transportation points via road, air and sea.
About DPWN:
With a projected revenue of Euro 60 billion in 2006 and operations in 220 countries, Deutsche Post World Net (DPWN) is the largest logistics service provider in the world. DPWN owns Danzas, the world's largest air and ocean freight forwarding company, DHL the leader in global cross border express and Exel the world's leading cotract logistics company.
DPWN employs 500,000 people and operates 76,000 vehicles and 420 aircraft from 6,500 offices across the globe.
About Tatweer:
Launched in December 2005 Tatweer is one the region's most promising enterprises and a Member of Dubai Holding. It owns nine market-leading companies and managing an ambitious business development plan.
Its current portfolio is divided into Energy & Healthcare, Tourism & Entertainment, Industry & Knowledge. Its entities are Dubai Healthcare City, the region's hub for world-class quality healthcare services; Mizin, one of the most advanced real estate companies in the region; Dubailand, one of the biggest leisure, entertainment and tourism destinations in the Middle East region; Dubai Industrial City, an industrial township to develop Dubai as a leading manufacturing hub; Bawadi, the world's leading hospitality and entertainment project bringing 31 hotels and more than 29,000 hotel rooms; Dubai Energy, investing in regional and global energy opportunities and building a diversified investment portfolio; Dubai Mercantile Exchange, the first commodity futures exchange in the Middle East; Global Village, which brings together 160 different countries showcasing myriad cultures; and Moutamarat, the first Arab initiative organizing research-based conferences and exhibitions.
A Member of Dubai Holding, Tatweer and its entities will continue to consolidate a group of life-improving industries. In addition, it has pioneered the market with joint venture initiatives with leading companies such as the New York Mercantile Exchange or the Saudi Research and Publishing Company.
Tatweer will continuously strive for world-class performance implementing leadership development to drive and sustain business excellence, quality and high performance.
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