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Zawya
15-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Dubai's dnata set to open three logistics centres this year to expand operations
dnata, a Dubai-based global air and travel services provider, said on Monday that new logistics centres in the UAE, The Netherlands and Iraq will go live in 2025 with more than $110 million in investments. The move will strengthen dnata's global cargo and logistics capabilities, the company said in a statement. Details of the three centres: The 61,000 sq m dnata Cargo City Amsterdam at Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, will open in July 2025. The facility will be capable of processing more than 850,000 tonnes of cargo annually. The company is investing $15 million in a 20,000 sq m cargo facility in Erbil, Iraq, which will become operational by July. The facility will increase its handling capacity by 300% to 66,000 tonnes annually in the country. dnata Logistics's new 57,000 sq m cargo centre at Dubai South, the UAE, will be completed by the end of 2025 at an investment of $27 million. The facility will process up to 400,000 tonnes of cargo annually. The fully temperature-controlled warehouse will provide a mix of very narrow and wide aisle racking, truck loading and unloading areas to optimise operational efficiency. The three facilities have been designed to reduce manual handling, improve real-time visibility, and allow scalable automation, the statement said. The modular architectures allow for new technology upgrades and operational flexibility. Sustainability features will support long-term energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact, dnata said. (Writing by P Deol; Editing by Anoop Menon) (
Dubai Eye
14-04-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
dnata launches three major infrastructure projects worth $110m
dnata is to launch three major facility launches as part of global infrastructure investments exceeding $110 million (AED 404 million), as the air cargo industry gathers in Dubai for the World Cargo Symposium. New developments in The UAE, Netherlands and Iraq are set to go live in 2025, strengthening dnata's cargo and logistics capabilities across its global operations. 'As supply chains evolve and customer expectations shift, we're focused on investing in infrastructure that's fit for purpose today and adaptable for tomorrow', said Clive Sauvé-Hopkins, dnata's CEO, Airport Operations. 'Our latest investments prioritise automation, scalability and energy efficiency, enabling us to support our customers more effectively in a fast-changing logistics environment.' All three new dnata facilities have been designed to reduce manual handling, improve real-time visibility, and enable scalable automation. Their modular architecture allows for future technology upgrades and operational flexibility. Integrated sustainability features will help drive long-term energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. In Dubai, dnata Logistics is developing a new 57,000m² cargo centre at Dubai South, backed by a $27 million (AED 99 million) investment. Due for completion by the end of 2025, the facility will process up to 400,000 tonnes of cargo annually. The fully temperature-controlled warehouse will feature a mix of very narrow and wide aisle racking, along with truck loading and offloading areas to optimise operational efficiency.
ARN News Center
14-04-2025
- Business
- ARN News Center
dnata launches three major infrastructure projects worth $110m
dnata is to launch three major facility launches as part of global infrastructure investments exceeding $110 million (AED 404 million), as the air cargo industry gathers in Dubai for the World Cargo Symposium. New developments in The UAE, Netherlands and Iraq are set to go live in 2025, strengthening dnata's cargo and logistics capabilities across its global operations. 'As supply chains evolve and customer expectations shift, we're focused on investing in infrastructure that's fit for purpose today and adaptable for tomorrow', said Clive Sauvé-Hopkins, dnata's CEO, Airport Operations. 'Our latest investments prioritise automation, scalability and energy efficiency, enabling us to support our customers more effectively in a fast-changing logistics environment.' All three new dnata facilities have been designed to reduce manual handling, improve real-time visibility, and enable scalable automation. Their modular architecture allows for future technology upgrades and operational flexibility. Integrated sustainability features will help drive long-term energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. In Dubai, dnata Logistics is developing a new 57,000m² cargo centre at Dubai South, backed by a $27 million (AED 99 million) investment. Due for completion by the end of 2025, the facility will process up to 400,000 tonnes of cargo annually. The fully temperature-controlled warehouse will feature a mix of very narrow and wide aisle racking, along with truck loading and offloading areas to optimise operational efficiency.
Emirates 24/7
14-04-2025
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
dnata brings global cargo investments and future-focused infrastructure to the spotlight at IATA World Cargo Symposium
As the air cargo industry gathers in Dubai for the World Cargo Symposium, dnata is spotlighting three major facility launches as part of global infrastructure investments exceeding US$ 110 million. New developments in The Netherlands, UAE and Iraq are set to go live in 2025, strengthening dnata's cargo and logistics capabilities across its global operations. 'As supply chains evolve and customer expectations shift, we're focused on investing in infrastructure that's fit for purpose today and adaptable for tomorrow', said Clive Sauvé-Hopkins, dnata's CEO – Airport Operations. 'Our latest investments prioritise automation, scalability and energy efficiency, enabling us to support our customers more effectively in a fast-changing logistics environment.' Future-ready infrastructure to meet shifting market trends All three new dnata facilities have been designed to reduce manual handling, improve real-time visibility, and enable scalable automation. Their modular architecture allows for future technology upgrades and operational flexibility. Integrated sustainability features will help drive long-term energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: dnata is investing more than US$ 70 million in a 61,000 m², fully-automated cargo centre -dnata Cargo City Amsterdam- at Schiphol Airport (AMS), set to open in July 2025. The facility will be capable of processing more than 850,000 tonnes of cargo annually. It will feature the latest technologies, including automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs) for flexible, scalable ULD transport within the terminal. dnata Cargo City Amsterdam will also offer full AWB (air waybill) control across the entire facility, allowing complete oversight of shipment progress and documentation. Operations will be centrally managed via dnata's Cargo Control Centre, with live process visibility for real-time coordination. Smart gates will automatically record the volume and weight of all incoming consignments using 3D scanning, significantly improving handling speed and service quality. A forklift guidance system will support optimised movement and placement of cargo within the warehouse. Additionally, the facility will perform 100% weight and dimension checks, ensuring accuracy and compliance for every shipment. Erbil, Iraq: dnata is building a 20,000 m² cargo facility through a US$ 15 million investment, scheduled to become operational in July 2025. The facility will increase dnata's handling capacity by 300% to 66,000 tonnes annually in the country. It will incorporate dnata's 'OneCargo' system which automates key business and operational functions, including safety and quality monitoring, reporting and ULD management, with an integrated, cloud-based platform. Dubai, UAE: dnata Logistics is developing a new 57,000m² cargo centre at Dubai South, backed by a US$ 27 million investment. Due for completion by the end of 2025, the facility will process up to 400,000 tonnes of cargo annually. The fully temperature-controlled warehouse will feature a mix of very narrow and wide aisle racking, along with truck loading and offloading areas to optimise operational efficiency. Clive Sauvé-Hopkins added: 'These projects are designed to deliver measurable gains in performance, traceability and resource efficiency. They form a key part of our long-term strategy to enhance service quality while building a more resilient, data-driven cargo operation.' dnata leadership to speak at World Cargo Symposium dnata executives will take part in key discussions at the IATA World Cargo Symposium, sharing perspectives on innovation, digital infrastructure, and the industry's path to greater operational and environmental efficiency. These include: - 15 April, 10:00 – 10:30, Opening plenary, Executive roundtable Clive Sauvé-Hopkins, CEO, Airport Operations - 15 April, 16:00 – 16:45, Opening plenary, Digital transformation & AI Use Cases Carly Abbott, Vice President, IT Product Delivery - 16 April, 09:10 – 09:25, Sustainability stream, Keynote Noor Salman, Vice President, Cargo Business Support - 16 April, 09:15 – 09:30, Digitisation stream, Keynote Guillaume Crozier, Chief Cargo Officer - 16 April, 11:30 – 12:30, Safety & Security stream, Spotlight 1: Pharma Syed Haris Raza, Vice President of Cargo, dnata USA - 17 April, 09:25 – 10:15, ULD Forum – Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced ULD Operations Sam Gould, Head of Cargo Services, dnata Singapore dnata: a leading global cargo services provider dnata provides quality and safe ground handling and cargo services at more than 90 airports in 16 countries. In the financial year 2023-24, dnata's teams handled 2.9 million tonnes of cargo globally, which represents a 5% growth year over year. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Zawya
14-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Dnata launches 3 major infrastructure projects worth $110mln
As the air cargo industry gathers in Dubai for the World Cargo Symposium, dnata is spotlighting three major facility launches as part of global infrastructure investments exceeding US$110 million. New developments in The Netherlands, UAE and Iraq are set to go live in 2025, strengthening dnata's cargo and logistics capabilities across its global operations. 'As supply chains evolve and customer expectations shift, we're focused on investing in infrastructure that's fit for purpose today and adaptable for tomorrow', said Clive Sauvé-Hopkins, dnata's CEO – Airport Operations. 'Our latest investments prioritise automation, scalability and energy efficiency, enabling us to support our customers more effectively in a fast-changing logistics environment.' All three new dnata facilities have been designed to reduce manual handling, improve real-time visibility, and enable scalable automation. Their modular architecture allows for future technology upgrades and operational flexibility. Integrated sustainability features will help drive long-term energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. In Amsterdam, dnata is investing more than $70 million in a 61,000 m², fully-automated cargo centre -dnata Cargo City Amsterdam- at Schiphol Airport (AMS), set to open in July 2025. The facility will be capable of processing more than 850,000 tonnes of cargo annually. A forklift guidance system will support optimised movement and placement of cargo within the warehouse. Additionally, the facility will perform 100 percent weight and dimension checks, ensuring accuracy and compliance for every shipment. In Erbil, dnata is building a 20,000 m² cargo facility through a $15 million investment, scheduled to become operational in July 2025. The facility will increase dnata's handling capacity by 300 percent to 66,000 tonnes annually in the country. In Dubai, dnata Logistics is developing a new 57,000m² cargo centre at Dubai South, backed by a $27 million investment. Due for completion by the end of 2025, the facility will process up to 400,000 tonnes of cargo annually. The fully temperature-controlled warehouse will feature a mix of very narrow and wide aisle racking, along with truck loading and offloading areas to optimise operational efficiency.
