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Trade Arabia
21-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
US group Expeditors opens new 23,200 sq m facility at Dubai South
Expeditors International of Washington, a Fortune 500 global logistics company, has inaugurated its new facility at the Logistics District within Dubai South, a key single-urban master development focusing on aviation, logistics and real estate. Headquartered in Bellevue, Expeditors employs trained professionals in 176 district offices and numerous branch locations located on six continents linked into a seamless worldwide network through an integrated information management system. Its services include the consolidation or forwarding of air and ocean freight, customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-definite transportation, order management, warehousing and distribution, and customized logistics solutions. Spanning approximately 23,200 sq m, the facility is designed to provide comprehensive warehousing and fulfilment services, including container freight station operations. Additional offerings include inventory management, kitting, labelling, order management, compliance inspections, return programs, transportation management, pick-and-pack services, and quality control inspections. The official opening ceremony was attended by senior leadership from both organizations, including Mohsen Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer of the Logistics District, Dubai South; and from Expeditors, Wael Hanna, District Manager, Dubai, K Murali, Senior Vice President, Middle East, Africa & Indian Subcontinent; and Mathew Joseph, Regional Vice President, Middle East and North Africa. Speaking on the occasion, Ahmad said: "We are delighted to inaugurate Expeditors' new facility, which will deliver innovative logistics solutions to meet the region's growing demand for advanced supply chain services." "At Dubai South, our mandate is to support the government's vision of positioning Dubai as one of the world's leading logistics hubs," he stated. Hanna said: "We first opened in Dubai more than 25 years ago. Today, we are excited to open this new state-of-the-art facility which is emblematic of our unwavering commitment to meeting the growing demands of our customers while enhancing operational efficiency." Dubai South's Logistics District comprises multiple zones, which have direct access to the cargo terminals at Al Maktoum International Airport; EZDubai, a fully dedicated e-commerce free zone; and a Contract Logistics Zone.
Hi Dubai
21-04-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
Dubai South Inaugurates Expeditors' Advanced Logistics Facility to Strengthen Regional Supply Chain
Dubai South has officially opened a state-of-the-art logistics facility for Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPD), a Fortune 500 global logistics giant, within its Logistics District. The inauguration was marked by the presence of key figures from both entities, including Mohsen Ahmad, CEO of the Logistics District at Dubai South, and Wael Hanna, District Manager, Expeditors Dubai, alongside senior executives from the Middle East and Africa regions. Spanning 23,200 square meters, the new facility is designed to deliver end-to-end warehousing and fulfilment services. These include container freight station operations, inventory and order management, kitting, labelling, compliance inspections, quality control, return programs, and transport management. Mohsen Ahmad highlighted the strategic significance of the launch, stating, 'This facility reflects our commitment to supporting Dubai's ambition of being a global logistics powerhouse.' Wael Hanna added, 'Having served the Dubai market for over 25 years, this expansion underlines our dedication to enhancing service quality and meeting evolving customer needs.' The new facility further strengthens Dubai South's position as a leading logistics ecosystem. With direct access to Al Maktoum International Airport and Jebel Ali Port via a bonded corridor, the Logistics District enables seamless multimodal connectivity. It also houses EZDubai, a dedicated e-commerce zone, and the Contract Logistics Zone, supporting a range of advanced supply chain solutions. Expeditors, headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, operates in 176 districts across six continents, offering integrated air and ocean freight, customs brokerage, warehousing, and tailored logistics services. News Source: Dubai Media Office
Zawya
21-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Dubai South inaugurates new state-of-the-art facility for expeditors
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai South, the largest single-urban master development focusing on aviation, logistics and real estate, announced the inauguration of a new facility at the Logistics District in Dubai South for Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (NYSE: EXPD), a Fortune 500 global logistics company. The official opening ceremony was attended by senior leadership from both organizations, including Mohsen Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer of the Logistics District, Dubai South; and from Expeditors, Wael Hanna, District Manager, Dubai, K Murali, Senior Vice President, Middle East, Africa & Indian Subcontinent; and Mathew Joseph, Regional Vice President, Middle East and North Africa. Spanning approximately 23,200 square meters, the facility is designed to provide comprehensive warehousing and fulfilment services, including container freight station operations. Additional offerings include inventory management, kitting, labelling, order management, compliance inspections, return programs, transportation management, pick-and-pack services, and quality control inspections. In his comments, Mohsen Ahmad said: 'We are delighted to inaugurate Expeditors' new facility, which will deliver innovative logistics solutions to meet the region's growing demand for advanced supply chain services. At Dubai South, our mandate is to support the government's vision of positioning Dubai as one of the world's leading logistics hubs.' Wael Hanna said: 'We first opened in Dubai more than 25 years ago. Today, we are excited to open this new state-of-the-art facility which is emblematic of our unwavering commitment to meeting the growing demands of our customers while enhancing operational efficiency.' Expeditors, a global logistics company headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, employs trained professionals in 176 district offices and numerous branch locations located on six continents linked into a seamless worldwide network through an integrated information management system. Its services include the consolidation or forwarding of air and ocean freight, customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time-definite transportation, order management, warehousing and distribution, and customized logistics solutions. Representing the pinnacle of logistical innovation encapsulated within a premier infrastructure network, Dubai South's Logistics District offers premier services and operations as well as uninterrupted access to Jebel Ali Port via a bonded logistics corridor. The district comprises multiple zones, which have direct access to the cargo terminals at Al Maktoum International Airport; EZDubai, a fully dedicated e-commerce free zone; and a Contract Logistics Zone.
