Dubai gov't-DHL to develop, expand logistics industry

REACHING OUT: DED plans reducing industry’s carbon output, improving technology and introducing more modern distribution channels. (Getty Images)

Dubai government has launched a joint venture with DHL to develop and expand the emirate’s logistics industry.

The tie-up between the Dubai Department of Economic Development (DED) and logistics services operator DHL will help make the industry more “commercially viable”, according to the former.

Plans include reducing the industry’s carbon output, improving technology and introducing more modern distribution channels for small and medium-sized manufacturing companies.

Sami Al Qamzi, director general of the DED, said:  “We continue to focus on developing the emirate's most dynamic economic sectors that have been the key contributors to Dubai's growth. The logistics sector is a key component in our growth model, and we believe that our partnership with DHL will make a valuable contribution to the economy and will enhance its competitiveness.”

According to David Christmas, CEO Middle East, DHL Exel Supply Chain, the agreement is a turning point in the region’s strategic development. “This new public/private partnership will allow us to take a high level view of the essential building blocks that are necessary to provide a growing platform within logistics in Dubai.”

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