UAE-based Total Freight International has started construction of a 5,600-sq-m facility in the Logistics District of Dubai World Central (DWC), the world’s first purpose-built aerotropolis.
The facility, which will be operational in April 2014, will primarily be used for general cargo warehousing, distribution and value added services, in addition to featuring office space.
A section of the warehouse space within the state-of-the-art facility will specifically be allocated for cargo requiring a temperature-controlled environment. Moreover, the infrastructure has been designed to be scalable, which means that the whole warehouse can be easily converted into a temperature-controlled facility in the future if required.
The facility has a total storage capacity of 8,400 pallet positions, with the temperature-controlled section having an initial capacity of 600 pallet positions.
Saajin Salim, director – business development, Total Freight International, said: “Through our upcoming facility at Dubai World Central we will be well-positioned to meet the requirements of our local and international customers for storage, distribution, and transit of their goods. Key factors such as our close proximity to the cargo terminal of Al Maktoum International Airport and the single customs-bonded corridor between DWC and Jebel Ali Port will enable us to seamlessly move freight, giving us a definite competitive edge as we cater to our rapidly-growing customer base,” he added.
An area in the new facility will be allotted for container freight station (CFS) operations, consolidation/deconsolidation, and break-down of airline cargo.
Mohsen Ahmed, vice-president – Logistics District, said: “The decision to set up its own facility at Dubai World Central will eventually translate into significant strategic advantages for Total Freight International as it targets to consolidate and expand its presence in the regional markets. The company can leverage DWC’s integrated infrastructure, the cutting-edge facilities of the Logistics District and our multimodal capabilities, to enable seamless movement of cargo, which is a vital factor when it comes to addressing the requirements of their clients in today’s dynamic business environment.”