Delegates at the second World Cargo Event in Dubai how regional trade growth will be boosted by bringing together all supply chain components within DLC's 25 square kilometre development.
"Global investment in the region is expected to reach US$ 1,225 trillion between 2006 and 2011, and the greater region in reach of Dubai - that is the Middle East, Africa, the southern CIS countries and the Sub-continent, can expect even higher growth," said Abdulla Al Falasi, Marketing and Corporate Communications Director, Dubai World Central.
"This will give rise to increased trade worldwide and Dubai with its unique location is a perfect gateway to businesses requiring air cargo within their global supply chains linking the eastern and western worlds.
"DLC's regional hub proposition has already attracted the world's leading logistics players and within the next ten years will witness a whole new community of integrators, express, forwarders, contract logistics, light manufacturing units, ware housing companies, distributors and traders making Dubai World Central their home."
Construction of the US $75.7 million, 41,000 square metre cargo terminal with an annual handling capacity of 600,000 tonnes is now underway. It is being built by Arabtec/Max Bogl, a Dubai-German joint venture with completion set for December this year.
"The cargo handling operation, which includes cold and special storage areas, is on the ground floor, while modular office spaces will be at mezzanine level," said Michael Proffitt, CEO, DLC.
"This is a dream becoming reality; DLC is seeing the first steps of a major construction project that will eventually see nearly 900,000 people working and living in Dubai World Central, thus forming the world's largest supply chain community."
When completed the cargo terminal will have direct interface with aircraft stands and aprons and will be close to the first runway, able to handle the next generation of aircraft, such as the Airbus A380. It is also close to DLC's Forwarders' Area and agent buildings, providing a single-bonded free zone environment.
"Construction of the first of eventually 16 cargo terminals at the world's largest freighter and passenger airport - Dubai World Central International Airport (JXB) will eventually fulfil trade demand that will help link Asia, Africa and Europe," said Proffitt.
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Cargo operators and logistics experts from over 60 countries have heard how the first cargo terminal at Dubai Logistics City (DLC) is the initial step in creating the world's largest supply chain community within Dubai World Central - the urban aviation city taking shape at Jebel Ali in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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About Dubai World Central:Dubai World Central (DWC) is a 140 square kilometre urban aviation community centred around the world's largest international airport. Currently being built 40 kilometres from the existing Dubai International Airport the project is almost twice the size of Hong Kong Island.
DWC creates a new benchmark in urban planning and destination living designed to support Dubai's aviation, tourism, commercial and logistics requirements until 2050 and represents one of the most important developments in the history of the United Arab Emirates.
Eventually home to 900,000 people, DWC will be true 'city-within-a-city' with all the amenities that make up a world-class residential destination.
DWC, with infrastructure costs estimated at US $33 billion, comprises six specialized clustered zones: Dubai World Central International Airport (JXB), Dubai Logistics City (DLC), which also includes a dedicated aviation area, Commercial City, Residential City, Enterprise Park and a 36-hole golf resort.
DWC is backed by the Government of Dubai and is chaired by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman, Dubai World Central - Dubai Aviation Corporation, Government of Dubai.
About Dubai World Central components:
JXB, when completed, will be the world's biggest passenger and cargo hub, with a capacity of 120 million passengers and more than 12 million tonnes of cargo annually. The airport will have six parallel runways and as many concourses with a 91 metre high control tower that will be an aviation landmark in the Middle East.
DLC will be part of the world's first truly integrated multi-modal logistics platform in a single-bonded free zone environment made up of DLC, JXB, Enterprise Park and Jebel Ali Port. It is designed as the region's unchallenged logistics hub catering to some two billion people throughout the Middle East, Indian Sub-continent, Africa and the CIS, all within three-to-four hours flying time from Dubai.
Commercial City will be DWC's business and finance hub featuring more than 850 towers, ranging from 6-75 storeys in height. The city, expected to employ 130,000 people, will also boast 25 hotels ranging from deluxe, through to five-star, four-star and three-star properties.
Residential City will include a mix of two-storey villas and luxury apartment blocks ranging up to 24 storeys in height. Up to 250,000 people are expected to live in this 'city'.
The Golf Resort will feature two 18-hole golf courses, extensive practice facilities, driving ranges, putting greens, a luxury clubhouse with restaurants and a pro-shop. Up to 2,500 freehold homes will surround the courses. The resort will also feature a high-end boutique hotel.
Enterprise Park will be the region's premier centre of excellence for technology manufacturing and science and technology education.
For further information:
Gladson Ronad, MCS/Action, P.O Box 20970, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Tel: +9714 367 1750;
Fax: +9714 390 8161.
Fouad Kassem, MCS/Action, P.O Box 20970, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Tel: +9714 3902960;
Fax: +9714 390 8161.
Or visit Dubai World Central online at: www.dubaiworldcentral.net
Posted by Lara Lynn Golden, News EditorSaturday, March 03 - 2007 at 09:19 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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This article was updated on Sat May 26 2007.
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