APL Logistics Starts Operation in the Middle East.

(Dubai, United Arab Emirates 26/08/2009)

From: Arabian Supply Chain
Dateline: Sunday, August 26, 2009

APL Logistics has launched a flow centre operation within Dubai Logistics City’s (DLC’s) international free trade zone.

APL joins a select number of companies that are amongst the first to start operations in DLC, which has been created to cement Dubai’s position as a global trans-shipment hub.

APL Logistics’ flow centre focuses on enhancing the speed and reliability of product movement. The operation has access to scalable capacity of up to 25,000 square metres and 26,585 pallet positions due to an agreement with the facility owner, RSA Logistics DWC.

"Developing an advanced flow centre facility in the Dubai Logistics City — the world''s first fully integrated transport and logistics custom-bonded zone — demonstrates the strategic importance of DLC as a major gateway to the region,” said Komol Roongruangyot, managing director, APL Logistics Middle East.

“As one of the first providers to leverage the use of this location, it deepens our footprint in the Middle East and complements our existing range of integrated logistics services for local and international customers.

“These focus on accelerating the movement of goods into the region from Asia’s key manufacturing locations and efficiently redistributing products domestically, throughout the Gulf or into sub-Saharan Africa.”

The DLC location enables APL Logistics to fully leverage its own domestic and international sea-air-road distribution systems.

It is adjacent to a number of light manufacturing sites and is close to Dubai’s air cargo terminal, Jebel Ali Port and road transportation links.

“In today''s unpredictable market environment, companies need supply chains that can quickly respond to shifting consumer demand,” said Komol Roongruangyot, managing director, APL Logistics Middle East. “Our adaptable consolidation and de-consolidation capabilities work around this to reduce storage, labour and inventory costs."

Link: Arabian Supply Chain