Watch: DB Schenker Further Expands Logistics Footprint in Dubai

DB Schenker has announced the start of construction of its third expansion phase, Dubai Logistics Center III (DLC III).

With the new mega logistics center at Dubai South’s Logistics District, the total contract logistics footprint in Dubai will grow to 84,000 square meters by June 2022.

The groundbreaking ceremony took place in the presence of His Excellence Khalifa Zaffin, Executive Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation, Christopher Smith, CEO Middle East Africa, DB Schenker and Ako Djaf Vice President Contract Logistics /SCM Middle East and Africa, DB Schenker; among other senior executives from both companies.

The new state-of-the-art, green logistics center will have a 37,000 square meter warehouse space that includes a 5,000 square meter mezzanine area dedicated for value-added services and spare parts operations.

In addition to temperature-controlled areas and ambient temperature zones, it will also utilize 100 percent renewable energy.

Xavier Garijo, Board Member for Contract Logistics DB Schenker said: “Not only will we invest in MEA as a key growth region, but we will also continue to further invest in our sustainability strategy at DB Schenker – with a focus on social responsibility besides growth.

"The Dubai Logistics Center I, II, and III will support our ambition of becoming the sustainability leader in our industry. Many features of the planned DLC III, for example, being 100 percent solar-powered, is all in support to deliver this commitment.

"Deep gratitude to His Excellence Khalifa Zaffin and our colleagues, customers, partners, continuous support of whom helped to turn this exciting project into reality.”

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