Dubai South unveils opening of DB Schenker’s third logistics facility

Dubai South unveils opening of DB Schenker’s third logistics facility

DUBAI, 13th October 2022 (WAM) -- Dubai South, the largest single-urban master development focusing on aviation, logistics and real estate, has announced that DB Schenker launched its third mega logistics centre in the Logistics District, which marks its continued success story of growth in the MENA region.

The inauguration was attended by Mohsen Ahmad, CEO of the Logistics District - Dubai South; Christian Drenthen, Board Member – Land Transport/Contract Logistics of DB Schenker; Christopher Smith, CEO - Middle East Africa of DB Schenker; and Ako Djaf, Vice President - Contract Logistics at SCM Middle East and Africa - DB Schenker; among other senior executives from both companies.

The solar system placed on the roof of both facilities will produce the full energy demand of the 74,000 square metres of warehouse space and 5,000 square metres of office buildings, saving 4,000 tonnes of C02 emissions annually, the equivalent of planting over 400,000 trees.

The green logistics hub will provide a sustainable ecosystem for bonded and non-bonded operations and an end-to-end integrated suite of goods and customised services for customers. The new state-of-the-art facility, which will serve as a distribution hub for the GCC, will be a single source for all logistical requirements.

The third facility,