Dubai South Inaugurates New Logistics Facility for Expeditors International
Dubai South has announced the official opening of a new state-of-the-art logistics facility for Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. (NASDAQ: EXPD), a Fortune 500 global logistics provider. The facility is situated within the Dubai South Logistics District, reinforcing Dubai’s position as a global logistics and supply chain hub.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior officials from both organizations, including Mohsen Ahmad, CEO of the Logistics District at Dubai South; and Expeditors representatives Wael Hanna, District Manager, Dubai; K Murali, Senior Vice President for the Middle East, Africa, and Indian Subcontinent; and Mathew Joseph, Regional Vice President, Middle East and North Africa.
Cutting-Edge Logistics Capabilities
Spanning an expansive 23,200 square meters, the new facility is designed to offer a comprehensive range of logistics services. These include warehousing, container freight station (CFS) operations, inventory management, kitting, labelling, compliance inspections, order and return management, transportation coordination, pick-and-pack services, and quality control.
Commenting on the opening, Mohsen Ahmad stated:
“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 also remarked on the milestone:
“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.”
Supporting a Seamless Global Network
Expeditors is a leading logistics company based in Bellevue, Washington, with operations across 176 district offices worldwide. The company delivers end-to-end supply chain solutions including air and ocean freight forwarding, customs brokerage, cargo insurance, vendor consolidation, and warehousing.
The new facility’s location within Dubai South’s Logistics District provides Expeditors with strategic access to key transportation nodes, including Jebel Ali Port via a bonded logistics corridor, and direct links to the cargo terminals at Al Maktoum International Airport.
Dubai South's Logistics District also includes EZDubai, a dedicated e-commerce zone, and a Contract Logistics Zone, offering a diverse suite of services and infrastructure for logistics providers operating in the UAE and beyond.
