Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), DP World’s trade and logistics hub, held a ground-breaking ceremony for the first phase of its new “Jafza Logistics Park”, which is scheduled for completion in 2023.
The purpose-built trading and logistics development will accommodate the growing number of warehousing, processing and logistics activities carried out in Dubai, JAFZA said.
The ground-breaking was attended by Abdulla bin Damithan, CEO & Managing Director, DP World UAE & Jafza, as well as the company’s leadership team.
Jafza Logistics Park will complement the logistics cluster in Jafza, which has grown by 14 percent since 2016. The project covers a total leasable area of over 46,000 square meters, of which 87 percent will be allocated to warehousing. The remaining space is dedicated to office facilities.
Abdulla bin Damithan said, “We recognize the critical role the logistics sector plays in enabling the growth of various industries around the globe. Jafza is aligned with key government initiatives, such as the Dubai Silk Road strategy, to boost economic growth.”
“Logistics companies in e-commerce and similar growing segments can benefit from the Park’s modern offerings, including digital trade enablement, competitive costs, and customizable units. We are in discussions with a number of large customers that need 60 to 80 percent of the space and may need to commission phase two ahead of schedule,” he added.
Jafza’s logistics cluster is home to over 460 companies from 30 countries, almost all international logistics providers which already operate from the free zone.
The smallest unit will be just under 2,900 square meters, including 360 square meters of mezzanine office space.
Customers will also be allowed to consolidate multiple units to meet their space requirements.