Swift expands infrastructure in Dubai's JAFZA and Dubai Logistics City

Swift has reserved space totalling 28,800 sq m on the contract logistics site for a purpose built logistics center. Swift will also have an additional 25,000 sq m airside facility at the new World Central Airport to provide smooth air connectivity for shipments.

The Swift 5 logistics center, located in Jebel Ali Free Zone, is being built to provide an additional dry storage area of 5,450 sq m, with over 12,500 pallet positions and variant temperature possibilities. Part of a new 2-story office block will be available for leasing.

The expanded warehouse will feature a wireless guided, state of the art Very Narrow Aisle system that is controlled by a base station. The racking system has been designed for maximum efficiency of movement and is also flexible enough to be configured to any customer's requirement.

In addition to logistics, warehousing and distribution, Swift provides a variety of freight forwarding services that focus on the African trade lane. The expansion of Swift's network in India and the Far East, combined with the opening of more countries on the African continent and the consolidation of Swift's infrastructure in Dubai, have positioned the organization to create a major transhipment hub for goods from the Far East and India into Africa.

Swift has recently implemented a new ERP system to link business functions across its 38 offices in 17 countries. The system has created a seamless platform for the organization by improving processes and availability of information.

The Dubai-based Swift Group has been a leader in global transportation and logistics since its inception in 1989. Providing a comprehensive range of freight logistics solutions, Swift offers personalized customer service and global connections through its network of 38 offices in 17 countries throughout Africa, Asia and the Middle East.