Dubai, April 01, 2014: The region's logistics sector is poised to grow exponentially and Al-Futtaim Logistics is gearing up to meet the future requirements by investing in new infrastructure, expanding geographic reach and service innovation.

"Over the past year, more focus was placed to expand beyond our core offerings extending Al-Futtaim Logistics' capabilities to provide comprehensive logistics and supply chain solutions. We are now gearing up for 2020 and beyond with considerable investment in infrastructure, value added services such as home delivery and assembly services and our maiden foray into fashion logistics," said Raman Kumar, Acting Managing Director of Al-Futtaim Logistics.

Al-Futtaim Logistics recently opened its 50,000sqm warehouse, distribution and office facility in JAFZA South Zone and Dubai Industrial City to accommodate growing regional needs for cost-effective storage solutions for its clients.

Also the newly opened air hub in Dubai World Central and Sharjah International Air Cargo Terminal is ideally positioned to engage and execute charter freight operations as the company explores new markets and improves services.

The company has invested in a dedicated Home Delivery fleet to service the needs of its clients. The investment called for a 30,000sqm distribution center, fleet and technology that is dedicated to offering a centralized and automated home delivery platform in real time live trading environment.

Further diversifying its services portfolio, the Contract Logistics division of Al-Futtaim Logistics recently made its first venture in to Fashion Logistics with the opening of a 15,000sqm facility based in Jebel Ali Free Zone, to handle over 220,000 units of designer children, men's and women's wear.

"Al-Futtaim Logistics' value added services approach is based on our strategy to innovate and find new ways of doing things to extend the brand experience as one of the leading local Logistics Service Provider with global reach" said Mr. Kumar.

About Al-Futtaim Logistics
Al-Futtaim Logistics is a leading supply chain management company based in Jebel Ali, UAE.  Established in the 1980s, Al-Futtaim Logistics is one of the region's largest and most respected logistics service providers in the UAE with global reach to over 100 countries through its strategic partnership.

The company has many years of specialised experience in several key sectors, and has a comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in providing solutions for: Automotive, Retail & Fashion, FMCG, Electronics, Engineering & High-Tech, Humanitarian, Project Cargo, Heavy Lift, Break Bulk and Industrial.   Our service capabilities extend to Freight Forwarding & Customs Clearance, Warehousing & Contract Logistics, Good Transportation & Distribution, Corporate Transportation, Relocations and International Moving.

The company manages over 200,000 square meter warehousing and 1,000,000 square meters open storage space with its own fleet and operational centers located in major air and sea hubs in the UAE.

Al-Futtaim Logistics is fully accredited ISO 9001:2008 organisation since 2012 and it continued its journey to uphold commitment to highest quality work practices and service standards by achieving the FIDI FAIM PLUS certification for its Relocations and International Moving business conduct in July 2013, making it one of only four companies in UAE; Early 2014, certified for EHS - ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 and achieved the Integrated Management System quality standards. 

The company has won a host of awards: Outstanding Achievement of the Year SCATA 2013, and the Warehouse and Material Handling Company of the year at the Middle East Trade & Export Excellence Awards 2013. To its track records are:  3PL Service Provider of the Year at the (SCATA) 2010 and the Best Importer at the MELA (Middle East Logistics Award) in 2008.

Al-Futtaim Logistics is an Al-Futtaim group company, housing over 100 brands under its flagship.

For more information, please contact:
Kavitha Fernando | Client Relationship Manager | Al-Futtaim Logistics
Tel: +971 4 881 8288 | Mobile +971 56 216 7919 | Kavitha.fernando@alfuttaim.ae

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