Jebel Ali Free Zone propels automotive markets growth in GCC and African markets

Jebel Ali Free Zone propels automotive markets growth in GCC and African markets

DUBAI - Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), a leading trade and logistics hub in the Middle East, part of DP World Group, facilitated over 1.2 million metric tonnes (MT) from Dubai’s total volume of around 4.8 million MT of vehicle & transport commodities transited through the emirate in 2021. This equates to USD12.4 billion, more than a third of the total trade worth USD31.3 billion.

Enabling the rise of auto industry Jafza has been a significant contributor to the automotive industry’s progress in the country. Its unique logistics infrastructure and global trade network, in specific have ensured the steady rise of the automotive sector, connecting African, Asian and Middle Eastern traders to consumers across the world.

With companies from 70 countries and a workforce of nearly 8,000, Jafza’s infrastructure and trade volumes are 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