Dubai, UAE– Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), part of DP World Group, has facilitated over 1.2 million metric tons (MT) from Dubai’s total volume of around 4.8 million MT of vehicle and transport commodities transited through the emirate in 2021.
This is equivalent to $12.4 billion, more than a third of the total trade worth $31.3 billion.
Dubai hosts the region’s biggest automotive trading hub and the largest used car market.
Jafza said it has been a significant contributor to the automotive industry’s progress in the country as its logistics infrastructure and global trade network have ensured the rise of the automotive sector, connecting African, Asian and Middle Eastern traders to consumers across the world.
Jafza hosts companies from 70 countries and a workforce of nearly 8,000, which has been an attraction for industry giants such as Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Volkswagen and Volvo.
The free zone’s multimodal ecosystem connects traders with more than 260 airports via Al Maktoum International Airport and over 150 ports with direct services to Jebel Ali Port. It also gives them access to the GCC road network and the Etihad Rail that will commence operations in 2023 and has the Jebel Ali Rail Terminal among the first stations in its network.
Additionally, smart trading solutions and benefits such as 0 per cent VAT and corporate tax help businesses operate efficiently as international distribution centers.