Dubai: Al-Futtaim Logistics, a leading integrated logistics and supply chain solutions provider, has announced the expansion of its services with the opening of a state-of-the-art cold storage warehousing facility in Dubai.

Located at Jebel Ali South Free Zone, the multi-temperature facility has space for more than 1,600 pallets with full temperature control ranging from +18°C to -22°C. The facility incorporates world-class warehouse management technology including capturing all the attributes of the products combined with double-deep storage which optimises space and enables high throughput. The new facility has been designed for piece and pallet picking for speed-to-market orders.

Customers utilizing the cold storage facility can also take advantage of Al-Futtaim Logistics’ value-added services such as barcoding, labelling, date coding which are compliant with local and regional GCC regulations and are in line with international standards of food safety storage.

Raman Kumar, Managing Director of Al-Futtaim Logistics, said, “The new cold storage warehouse facility represents an important investment for us and strengthens our service offerings while opening the door for more opportunities with third-party customers. The multi-temperature facility enables us to handle the storage, processing and distribution of chilled and frozen goods and is supported by a comprehensive range of distribution and logistics services, providing customers with efficient and cost-effective solutions.”

The facility also offers a dedicated onsite office for local authorities thereby enabling fast-track inspections to ensure the products stored meet stringent standards.

In the unlikely event of a power outage, the facility has 100 percent business continuity measures in place to maintain uninterrupted services. The warehouse is also fully equipped with anti-skidding tires and anti-glaze temperature controlled driver cabins ensuring high efficiency in the operations while keeping health and safety at the core of the operations.

Al-Futtaim Logistics has expanded its primary services into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Oman and is set to extend the new warehouse facilities to its regional F&B customers.

Binoy George, General Manager – Contracts Logistics at Al-Futtaim Logistics, said, “The new warehouse is designed for speed to market needs of B2C customers and is a further testament of our continued commitment to our customers in providing quality services.”

For more information on Al-Futtaim Logistics’ new cold storage warehousing facility, please email contact@aflogistics.com.

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About Al-Futtaim Logistics

Established in 1980, Al-Futtaim Logistics, part of Al-Futtaim Group, is one of the logistics pioneers in the UAE with global reach to 150 countries through its strategic network partner.

We provide integrated solutions for companies in Automotive, Retail, Fashion, F&B, Footwear, Industrial, Engineering, Electronics, High-Tech, Humanitarian, Exhibition and Home Delivery segments. 

Our service capabilities extend to Freight Forwarding & Customs Clearance, Warehousing & Contract Logistics, Cross-Border Transportation & Distribution, Corporate Passenger Transportation, Relocations and International Moving.

The company manages over 1.2 million square meters of warehousing and yard space with its own fleet and operational centres located in major air and sea hubs in the UAE.

The company has won a host of awards: ESEA Innovation Awards and Smart Services 2016 for M-Token Services from Dubai Trades as well as the Retail and Automotive Supply Chain of the Year Awards at the SCATA / LME in 2018, 2017, 2016 & 2015, and 3PL Service Provider of the Year 2014.

For more details, please visit www.aflogistics.com or email contact@aflogistics.com.

About Al-Futtaim

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Structured into four operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate and retail; employing more than 42,000 employees across 29 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, we partner with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands.

Al-Futtaim’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration, integrity; Al-Futtaim continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day. For more information visit: www.alfuttaim.com

For more information, please contact:

Kavitha Fernando

Client Relations & Marketing Manager | Al-Futtaim Logistics

Tel: +971 4 881 8288 E: 129 | Mobile: +971 56 216 7919 | Email: kavitha.fernando@alfuttaim.com

Lejo Johnny

Senior Account Manager | Impact Porter Novelli

Tel: +971 4 330 4030 E: 440 | Mobile: +971 50 453 7023 | Email: l.johnny@ipn.ae

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