DP World Opens First Multi-Client Warehousing Facility in Saudi Arabia - Business Today Middle East
DP Worldhas commenced operations at its first multi-client third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse in Saudi Arabia, expanding its integrated warehousing and distribution capabilities to support the Kingdom’s. . .
DP Worldhas commenced operations at its first multi-client third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse in Saudi Arabia, expanding its integrated warehousing and distribution capabilities to support the Kingdom’s rapidly growing consumer and industrial sectors. Located withinRiyadh’s Al Mashael Logistics Hub, the new15,250-square-metrefacility offers more than17,000 pallet positions, providing businesses with scalable warehousing, inventory management and distribution services through a single integrated logistics provider. The launch comes as Saudi Arabia continues to invest heavily in supply chain infrastructure underVision 2030, driving increased demand for modern logistics, warehousing and distribution solutions across manufacturing, retail, e-commerce and industrial industries. Strategically positioned near major transport corridors, the warehouse provides customers with efficient access to destinations across Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf region. Operating as anon-bonded warehouse, the facility enables customs-cleared goods to move directly into the domestic market, reducing delivery times and improving inventory availability. Mohammad Alshaikh, CEO of DP World KSA, said today’s supply chains require greater flexibility, speed and visibility, adding that the new facility enables customers to optimise inventory, improve fulfilment capabilities and respond more effectively to changing market demand. He added that expanding DP World’s logistics footprint in Riyadh strengthens the company’s ability to support customers across Saudi Arabia while contributing to trade growth and the Kingdom’s broader economic development. Raveen Guliani, Chief Operating Officer of Logistics at DP World GCC, described Saudi Arabia as one of the company’s fastest-growing logistics markets and an increasingly important gateway for regional trade. He said businesses are seeking integrated logistics partners capable of connecting warehousing, transportation, ports and distribution through a seamless regional network, adding that the new facility enhances DP World’s ability to facilitate cargo movement between Saudi Arabia, the UAE and international markets. The warehouse has been designed to serve a wide range of industries, includingconsumer goods, industrial products, automotive, retail and technology. It offers storage, inventory management, import consolidation and distribution services, while its storage areas can also be configured fortemperature-controlled operationsto accommodate customers with specialised supply chain requirements. The Riyadh facility complements DP World’s existing logistics operations inDammamand forms part of the company’s broader strategy to develop an integrated national logistics network linking ports, inland transportation, warehousing and distribution across Saudi Arabia. The latest investment also builds on DP World’s ongoing expansion in the Kingdom, including the development of theJeddah South Container Terminaland the previously announcedUS$250 million Jeddah Logistics Park, a415,000-square-metreproject that will become the largest integrated logistics facility of its kind in Saudi Arabia.