Arcapita Group Holdings Limited (“Arcapita”), the global alternative investment management company, today announced a strategic partnership with DSV, a leading global logistics company, to develop a logistics center in Jebel Ali Free Zone (“JAFZA”). The project spans 30,000 square meters and is currently being developed with advanced technical specifications. This project opens new horizons for collaboration between Arcapita and DSV with a focus on sustainability and innovation. Amana Group, a regional leader in the design and construction of industrial and commercial facilities, officially commenced construction work during a special inauguration ceremony. Utilizing modular construction techniques and digital design, Amana aims to deliver a high-quality, environmentally friendly facility within 11 months. <The center is designed according to the highest international standards based on sustainability and innovation, and includes advanced automation systems, energy efficiency certification according to the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) system, as its construction meets all environmental preservation requirements, with optimal specifications To support key sectors including healthcare, FMCG, retail, technology, automotive, and industrial derivatives, with a capacity of 75,000 pallets, a dedicated area for handling hazardous materials, such as lithium batteries, as well as a large covered outdoor storage area. In addition, the logistics center will provide specialized services with the utmost care while handling sensitive and high-value consignments, particularly healthcare products and luxury goods.“
Also, the logistics center will provide specialized services with the utmost care during the handling of sensitive and high-value consignments. ”This project is a response to the evolving needs of the logistics industry, and as one of the largest investors in industrial real estate in the Gulf region, we are proud to offer innovative facilities tailored to the growing and complex needs of global supply chains, with a commitment to energy efficiency," said Essa Al Khalifa, Director of Real Estate Investment Management at Arcapita Group."
The project is a response to the evolving needs of the logistics industry. <Chris Mendonca, Managing Director of DSV Dubai, added that this project "exemplifies our commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable logistics solutions to our customers. It also demonstrates our strategic focus on key derivative industries and our endeavor to meet the growing volume of demand in the region."
This fulfillment center represents a major milestone for DSV Dubai. <This logistics center represents the second phase of the strategic partnership between Arcapita and DSV based on strong collaboration and a shared vision for innovation in the logistics industry. The center is being built in the southern part of DSV's complex in Jebel Ali Free Zone, strengthening DSV's presence in Dubai, which is an important and essential regional hub for global trade.
Arcapita's investment in the logistics center represents the second phase of Arcapita's strategic partnership with DSV. <Arcapita's investment in this project in Jebel Ali is part of Arcapita's overall strategy to grow its real estate portfolio across the GCC. Since 2010, Arcapita has built an integrated investment platform with over 30 properties totaling 3.5 million square feet, leased to more than 80 tenants, including leading global and regional companies. Today, Arcapita's industrial real estate assets under management are valued at more than US$1 billion as Arcapita continues its commitment to expand its logistics real estate portfolio in the Gulf region to meet the growing demand for industrial real estate.
