Jebel Ali Free Zone has held a “ground-breaking” ceremony for the first phase of its new “Jafza Logistics Park”, which is scheduled for completion in 2023.
The purpose-built trading and logistics development will accommodate the growing number of warehousing, processing and logistics activities carried out in Dubai.
The ground-breaking was attended by Abdulla Bin Damithan, CEO & Managing Director, DP World UAE & Jafza, as well as the company’s leadership team.
Jafza Logistics Park aims to reinforce the success of the logistics cluster in Jafza, which is stated to have grown by 14.0% since 2016. The project covers a total leasable area of over 46,000 sq m, of which 87.0% will be allocated to warehousing. The remaining space is dedicated to office facilities.
Currently, Jafza’s logistics cluster is home to over 460 companies from 30 countries, almost all international logistics providers which already operate from the free zone. Jafza Logistics Park states it will support their growth aspirations and attract new players seeking to establish themselves in the market. The smallest unit will be just under 2,900 sq m, including 360 sq m of mezzanine office space. Customers will also be allowed to consolidate multiple units to meet their space requirements.
DP World states that the park’s ideal location between Jebel Ali Port, the region’s largest deep-sea port, Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai’s airport of the future, and Etihad Rail’s Jebel Ali station will facilitate efficient and seamless flow of goods within the region and across the world.
Source: DP World
