Global logistics provider Agility is hoping to see a remarkable increase in its logistics capabilities when it begins operating from its new 270,000 sqm warehousing hub in Jebel Ali South free zone.
"This new asset to our portfolio is a significant sign of our commitment to the market and our determination to provide the strongest integrated logistics network in the Middle East," said Elias Monem, CEO Agility GIL - Middle East & Africa.
"It is one of many upcoming growing assets including environment-controlled warehousing, pallet storage positions, open yard storage and fleets of vehicles across all our operating countries. This will enable us to provide the best and highest quality service to our clients."
The new distribution centre is the largest for Agility in the Middle East. Span was awarded the contract for the supply of the storage and material handling equipment.
Focusing on high productivity and accuracy in logistics services, Agility needed a comprehensive solution allowing temperature controlled storage.
The project has been divided into three phases and Span has handed over the first phase which features very narrow aisle (VNA) and selective racking early this year. Bay loads capacity are up to 20 tonnes and feature in rack sprinkler systems.
This racking, laid out on the 60,000 sqm floor goes as high as 15m, thus leveraging the building's full 16m height. The storage capacity of the initial phase is 95,000 pallet locations aside from the seven additional rooms fitted with high quality system shelving required for the storage of small items.
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