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Dubai South and Expeditors Ink Deal for New Logistics Facility


Dubai: Dubai South, the largest single-urban master development focusing on aviation, logistics, and real estate, and Expeditors International of Washington, Inc., a Fortune 500 global logistics company, today announced the signing of an agreement for the launch of a new facility for Expeditors at Dubai South’s Logistics District. This milestone underscores Expeditors’ commitment to expanding its footprint in the region to meet the growing demand for advanced logistics solutions.



According to Emirates News Agency, the signing ceremony was attended by senior leadership from both organizations, including Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman of Dubai Aviation City Corporation and Dubai South, and Mohsen Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer of the Logistics District, Dubai South. Representing Expeditors were Jeffrey S. Musser, President and Chief Executive Officer; K Murali, Senior Vice President for the Middle East, Africa, and Indian Subcontinent; Mathew Joseph, Regional Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa; and Wael Hanna, District Manager, Dubai.



The facility, spanning approximately 23,200 square meters, will support Expeditors’ comprehensive warehousing and fulfilment services along with container freight station operations. Its warehousing and fulfilment capabilities at the facility will include inventory management, kitting, labelling, order management, compliance inspections, return programmes, transportation management, and pick-and-pack services, as well as inspection and quality control.



Meanwhile, the container freight station will focus on consolidating and segregating shipments, providing export services, and handling unit load device breakdowns. The facility is scheduled to commence operations in February 2025.



In his comments, Mohsen Ahmad expressed satisfaction with the agreement, highlighting that Expeditors, a global name in the logistics industry, will benefit from Dubai South’s integrated ecosystem, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and innovative logistics solutions. He emphasized Dubai South’s commitment to supporting the government’s vision of establishing Dubai as a leading global logistics hub and aiding Expeditors in its expansion journey to meet the growing demand for logistics services across the region.



Jeffrey Musser conveyed pride in this significant milestone for Expeditors, noting that the state-of-the-art facility reflects their commitment to meeting customer demands while enhancing operational efficiency. He appreciated Dubai South’s strategic approach to developing key physical infrastructure to support Dubai as a global logistics hub. Musser remarked that Expeditors’ first presence in Dubai was over 25 years ago, and this strategic investment underscores their dedication to delivering innovative and scalable solutions that support customers and address evolving global supply chain needs.

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