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Dubai's Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has announced short-term warehousing facilities, deferred rentals and value-added services for new and existing businesses in post-pandemic market, as part of its incentives to support its customers and new companies to resume their activities with renewed confidence.
Jafza now offers on-demand warehouses on short-term lease with multi-functional storage options, competitive rates, and no VAT or Customs duties. Companies can now take on lease Jafza warehouses from 300 sqm to 15,000 sqm in size, with free water and electricity as a bonus, it said in a statement.
Mohammed Al Muallem, CEO & Managing Director of DP World, UAE Region and CEO of Jafza, said: “New business and existing companies will find our investor-friendly, back-to-business ecosystem built around the emerging needs of the markets in a growth climate beyond the pandemic. Being a part of the vital service sectors of the UAE economy, we assure our customers that we will ensure the continuity of their business in the most uncertain of times by connecting them to new opportunities.”
Jafza had already reduced costs related to registration, licensing and administrative fees between 50 to 70 percent and adopted a flexible plan for rent payments in mid-March.
Importantly, the comprehensive range of focused support includes easier rental terms like monthly rentals and deferred rental payments, cost-effective transport services that save costs, enhance ease of accessibility and enable speedier services, the statement said.
In-house logistics solutions such as clearing and document processing services, 24/7 lease issuance, fast-track EHS approvals are tailored to assist companies manage their supply chain costs while facilitating trade and efficient movement of goods.
(Writing by Seban Scaria, editing by Daniel Luiz)
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