KLP21, the new advanced warehousing and logistics hub in Abu Dhabi, will be available by the end of the third quarter this year.
Owned by the AD Ports Group, KLP21 is situated in KIZAD, which is the group’s integrated trade, logistics and industrial zone located between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Comprising four warehouses with over 80,000sqm capacity, KLP21 will be one of the largest and the most advanced temperature-controlled logistics hubs in the region.
The four warehouses will be able to accommodate over 100,000 pallets across a network of chambers which can be independently configured to a range of sizes and temperatures, from -26°C to 25°C.
The facility is tailormade to support critical regional industries requiring cold and ambient storage, including healthcare, food and beverage, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), and specialty chemicals sectors.
The facility will also offer a full suite of third-party logistics and fourth-party logistics services, regional logistics hub operations and value-added services including re-packing, specialty packing, labelling and others.
The project has been designed with the latest sustainable solutions, including the use of advanced insulation materials to reflect sunlight; the strategic application of skylights to reduce the need for lighting; recycling of water for irrigation; a centralised refrigeration system; and the use of primary, backup, and solar power supplies.
It has been developed according to the latest HSEQ and ISO standards, which assures that the stored products will be handled according to the highest levels of global regulatory compliance.
Abdullah Al Hameli, Chief Executive Officer, Economic Cities & Free Zones Cluster, AD Ports Group, said: “The development of KLP21 builds upon our fully integrated offering under AD Ports Group’s Economic Cities & Free Zones portfolio that brings together the entire scope of services required for industrial businesses to thrive in today’s competitive market.
“The project responds to increasing customer demand for temperature-controlled storage solutions in the emirate to support the safe and efficient distribution of climate-sensitive goods in the UAE and across the wider region.”
The location in KIZAD leverages UAE’s strategic position as a gateway to Asia, Africa and the MENA region, representing a combined marketplace of over 4.5 billion consumers. KLP21 is adjacent to the upcoming Regional Food Hub along the main E311 cargo corridor, ensuring direct connectivity to all major markets. It will have access to two major world-class ports, five international airports within a 90-minute driving distance, congestion-free multi-lane highways and Etihad Rail’s future rail link.
Two of the four warehouses, spanning 40,000sqm, will be operated by AD Ports Logistics. This is in addition to over 350,000sqm of logistics storage space, including its KIZAD-based 19,000sqm cold and ultra-cold storage facility that has been the cornerstone of AD Port Group’s global efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Robert Sutton, Chief Executive Officer – Logistics Cluster, AD Ports Group, said: “KLP21 has been strategically designed to support the vision of Abu Dhabi’s leadership to establish the emirate as a major global hub for key industries such as life sciences and food sectors.
“This milestone facility significantly increases AD Ports Logistics’ current cold and ambient temperature storage capacity and provides international and domestic companies with outstanding opportunities to enter or expand their presence within a region that is primed for sustained growth.
“Most importantly, the addition is especially timely when we see global supply chains shifting towards more robust near-shore and on-shore sourcing of strategic goods and supplies, which KLP 21 is in an excellent position to provide.”
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