Maersk picks Jafza for its first facility in UAE

Maersk picks Jafza for its first facility in UAE

Maersk Kanoo UAE, an integrator of container logistics, on Wednesday signed an agreement with DP World’s leading trade and logistics hub, Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) to set up its first Warehousing & Distribution (W&D) facility in the UAE.

Christopher Cook, Managing Director, Maersk UAE, and Abdulla Bin Damithan, CEO & Managing Director, DP World – UAE Region and Jafza, signed the agreement on Wednesday at Maersk West and Central Asia regional headquarters in Dubai. The 10,000-square metre (square metre) facility will be in Jafza.

With its new W&D facility, Maersk is taking an important step towards building a truly integrated solution for its customers. The customers will have single window access to multiple logistics requirements, not only for the goods flowing in and out of UAE, but also other Middle Eastern countries that use Dubai as a gateway to global trade.

“At Maersk, we are committed to connect and simplify our customers’ supply chains. And in today’s times, adding flexibility to their supply chains has become more crucial than ever. I am excited that we are taking a solid step in this direction with the announcement of our first W&D facility in the UAE,” Cook said.

“We are proud to welcome Maersk, DP