Dubai South and Expeditors Sign Agreement to Launch New Facility in Logistics District
Dubai South, the largest single-urban master development focusing on aviation, logistics, and real estate, has announced a strategic partnership with Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (NYSE: EXPD), a Fortune 500 global logistics company. The agreement will facilitate the opening of a new state-of-the-art facility for Expeditors within Dubai South’s Logistics District. This move underscores Expeditors’ dedication to expanding its regional footprint to meet the rising demand for advanced logistics solutions.
The signing ceremony was attended by prominent leaders from both organizations, including HE Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South; Mohsen Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer of the Logistics District, Dubai South; and Expeditors representatives, Jeffrey S. Musser, President and Chief Executive Officer; K Murali, Senior Vice President, Middle East, Africa & Indian Subcontinent; Mathew Joseph, Regional Vice President, Middle East and North Africa; and Wael Hanna, District Manager, Dubai.
Spanning approximately 23,200 square meters, the new facility will bolster Expeditors’ warehousing and fulfillment capabilities, including inventory management, kitting, labeling, order management, compliance inspections, returns processing, transportation management, and pick-and-pack services. Additionally, its container freight station operations will focus on shipment consolidation and segregation, export services, and unit load device breakdowns. Operations at the facility are set to commence in February 2025.
Mohsen Ahmad expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are pleased to sign this agreement with Expeditors, a globally renowned name in the logistics industry. They will benefit from Dubai South’s integrated ecosystem, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and innovative logistics solutions. At Dubai South, we are committed to supporting the government’s vision of establishing Dubai as a leading global logistics hub and are dedicated to enabling Expeditors’ continued success in the region.”
Jeffrey Musser, President and CEO of Expeditors, remarked, “This significant milestone in Expeditors’ growth journey is a testament to our commitment to meeting the evolving needs of our customers while enhancing operational efficiency. We value Dubai South’s strategic approach to developing infrastructure that supports Dubai’s status as a global logistics hub. Having established our presence in Dubai more than 25 years ago, this investment reaffirms our dedication to providing innovative and scalable solutions for the global supply chain.”
Expeditors, headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, operates 176 district offices and numerous branch locations across six continents, all connected through an integrated information management system. Its offerings include air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, cargo insurance, time-definite transportation, order management, warehousing, and customized logistics solutions.
Dubai South’s Logistics District exemplifies logistical innovation with premier services and seamless access to Jebel Ali Port through a bonded logistics corridor. The district encompasses multiple zones, including direct access to cargo terminals at Al Maktoum International Airport, EZDubai—a dedicated e-commerce free zone—and the Contract Logistics Zone, making it a central hub for global logistics operations.
