Storage boost for Jafza

DP World Logistics has opened a new warehouse at Container Freight Station 2 (CFS 2) offering greater storage solutions for customers at the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza).

The new storage facilities at CFS 2 Photo: DP World Logistics

The new 6,000m² warehouse has a total of 12,500 pallet positions using VNA (very narrow aisle) racking systems for storing cargo up to 18 metres high. On a combined plot size of 60,000m², CFS 2 can handle up to 6,000 teu per month.

“The new CFS 2 warehouse is yet another step in supporting our customers better, helping them explore varied business opportunities and move forward with tremendous growth potential in the region,” said Abdulla Bin Damithan, chief executive & managing director, DP World UAE & Jafza.

DP World Logistics currently operates out of six facilities in Jebel Ali, handling a combined total volume of 300,000 teu per annum across its three business units. Services include CFS operations, warehousing & supply chain solutions and freight forwarding operations.

In total, the company has 200,000 square metres of yard operations, 35,000 square metres of cross-dock warehousing, 10,000 square metres of cold storage and 6,000 square metres of cool storage solutions.