The 15,000sqm facility is located in ADIA’s Future Cargo Area
DHL Express has further cemented its presence in the UAE by launching the construction of a new stand alone, logistics hub, at the Abu Dhabi International Airport (ADIA).
The 15,000sqm facility, on a 30,000sqm airside/landside plot, located in ADIA’s Future Cargo Area, is being developed in partnership with Abu Dhabi Airports Free Zone Authority (ADAFZ), a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Airports, and Middle East General Enterprises (MGE).
“We reiterate our commitment to supporting Abu Dhabi’s growth plans and aligning to its ambitious 2050 economic vision,” observed Geoff Walsh, Country Manager, DHL Express UAE.
The new facility features a 10,800sqm built-up area, with future expansion potential to increase capacity by an additional 50%. The facility will be well equipped to handle up to 3,600 inbound and outbound/ transit shipments per hour, amounting to 86,400 shipments a day, with the ability to service customers in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain efficiently.
“DHL Express’ new logistics hub is an exciting and welcomed new addition to Abu Dhabi International Airport’s Future Cargo offering which strengthens our presence as a facilitator of global trade and bolsters Abu Dhabi’s position as an important regional and international hub for air freight,” commented Shareef Al Hashmi, CEO, Abu Dhabi Airports.
“DHL’s new facility has been established to cater to this growing trend, helping the UAE to become a connecting point to the entire region and the world,” remarked Saeed Abdulrahman Ghanim, Vice Chairman, Middle East General Enterprises (MGE).
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