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Momentum Logistics has already launched a facility at Sharjah Inland Container Depot, where customers are provided with a range of freight forwarding, transportation, storage and container repair services. "We plan to expand this facility in the near future, in addition to constructing a 700,000m² logistics city to host the entire supply chain operations of customers.

This will include a 25,000m² state-of-the-art distribution centre," explains Derrick. "Land for the project is already being levelled, and construction is expected to begin this year. Other facilities will follow in Dubai and Abu Dhabi shortly afterwards."

Making its own breakthroughs in the logistics industry, Global Shipping & Logistics (GSL) crossed a milestone this year after being certified in four different categories by the International Standardisation Organisation (ISO). The company, which provides warehousing and transportation services in Dubai, has successfully completed the qualification process for ISO's environment management system (EMS), quality management system (QMS), occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS) and hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP).

"I understand that a very limited number of logistics service providers in this region have received all four of these standards, which makes this a major achievement in our company's history," explains Khalid Al Shirawi, executive director of GSL.

The certifications have reinforced a continued period of growth for GSL, which might be considered a newcomer in the logistics fraternity, but benefits from over 35 years of experience in numerous different industries from its parent company Al Shirawi Group.

The company has invested over $40.8 million developing its flagship warehousing complex at Dubai Investments Park, with customers already including global brands such as Baskin-Robbins, Coldstone Creamery, Kraft and Federal Foods. A host of other clients will be added this year following the construction of two distribution centres in Dubai Investment Park, doubling the number of GSL's facilities at the business complex. "We now have two temperature-controlled and two cold storage units at Dubai Investment Park," adds Al Shirawi.

"Everything has been built and we should be commissioning the two facilities very soon."

One of the youngest members from its generation, Maxx Logistics is yet another newcomer to the field and was established only a few months ago as a joint venture between Saudi Arabia's Al Majdouie Group, UAE's So~Safe International, and China's Jinghai Transport.

The Dubai-based company has already opened a $13.6 million multi-purpose logistics facility, built on a 16,000m² plot of land in Jebel Ali Free Zone, which will soon be followed by a fully air-conditioned facility in the coming months.

"Maxx Logistics, though a new name in the market, wants to be recognised as a highly professional, dedicated service provider to its growing list of satisfied clients. And more importantly, we wish to be known as the best rather than the biggest in the industry," says Syed Mustafa, vice president for Maxx Logistics. "The investment in our facility has demonstrated an ongoing belief in the significance of Dubai as a global business hub.

We will continue to pursue an ambitious plan to facilitate increasing trade and market development, both regionally and globally. Our focus is the ever increasing trade from China to the UAE and the global trade through the UAE as a transitional hub."

Highlighting the unique characteristics that differentiate Maxx Logistics from GSL, which in turn is providing a completely different service to the likes of Liberty Logistics and Momentum Logistics, it appears each newcomer has opted to tread a different path. However, by sharing a common goal to rapidly develop their operations and compete for a larger share of the market, this generation is certainly on track to raise standards within the Middle East logistics industry to even greater heights.

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