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Gati forays into Dubai Airport Free Zone

  • United Arab Emirates: Saturday, September 27 - 2008 at 12:30
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Gati, a pioneer and leader in the express distribution and supply chain solutions in India, has made its foray into the Middle East market setting up operations in Dubai Airport Free Zone.

Jamal bin Marghoob, Deputy Sales Director, Dubai Airport Free Zone, said:
"We are proud to offer our investors the most attractive incentive packages that would assist them in expanding and growing in the region together with the additional benefits of having their businesses located in one of the busiest airports in the world."


Speaking on behalf of Gati, Mahendra Agarwal, Managing Director & CEO of Gati Ltd., said:
"Gati will continue in its quest to meet business needs of today's businesses, redefining connectivity to match the needs of the discerning customer. We are a single window logistic solution provider and have the capability to offer a plethora of services to meet every budget and every customer's need."


Today, Gati has offices in China, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Nepal, Sri Lanka and now in Dubai Airport Free Zone.

In a span of 19 years, Gati is an undisputed market leader in India providing innovative and value added logistics services to customers of all segments.

In India, Gati has over 4000 vehicles on road covering 594 out of 608 districts, mechantronic warehousing facilities of 1.5 million sq. ft. across all major cities in India, thus offering truly world class single window solutions to the customers. Be it flexible point-to-point distribution solutions or complex end-to-end integrated logistics solutions or supply chain management, Gati does it all with effectiveness and reliability, enjoying the trust of a large customer base.

In 1996, Gati tied up with Indian Airlines to facilitate speedier delivery of shipments. This twelve-year relationship has now been further strengthened with the launch of the co-branded Air India Gati Air Cargo and Courier Service. This combination will demonstrate the value customers can derive from the synergies of the two majors in air and surface networks.

Country Manager of Gati, Dubai, Jai Sankar underlined the reasons for choosing Dubai Airport Free Zone as their Middle East base and said:
"Dubai Airport Free Zone is one of the world's most modern free zones, designed to provide the most attractive investment opportunities for all businesses. Gati is looking forward to the additional benefits of having its office located is one of the busiest airports in the world."


Gati is the undisputed market leader in India providing innovative service creating value addition to customers of all segments for their logistics requirements.

Established in 1996, the Dubai Airport Free Zone is home to more than 1,425 multinational companies from various sectors. With flexible operations processes that meet client demands, the Free Zone makes up a vibrant community of some of the biggest international companies. Companies at the Free Zone enjoy 100% tax exemption, 100% ownership rights, and easy access to airport facilities, rapid cargo clearance and availability of competitively priced multinational talent in a cosmopolitan city. Leading companies located at the zone include Ferrari, Rolls Royce, Airbus, Isuzu, HTC, Benq, Victoria's Secret, Boeing and LaCie.

Companies at the Free Zone enjoy 100% tax exemption, 100% ownership rights, and easy access to airport facilities, rapid cargo clearance and availability of competitively priced multinational talent in a cosmopolitan city. Leading companies located at the zone include German-based DANZAS, SKYLINE Ferrari, Rolls Royce, Airbus, Isuzu, HTC, Benq, Victoria's Secret.
Jamal bin Marghoob, Deputy Sales Director, Dubai Airport Free Zone. 
Jamal bin Marghoob, Deputy Sales Director, Dubai Airport Free Zone.
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About Dubai Airport Free Zone:

Dubai Airport Free Zone established in 1996 offers companies operating at the Free Zone 100% foreign ownership, Free Zone companies will benefit from 100% repatriation of capital. 100% Corporate, import/ export, personal income, and commercial levies tax exemption. The Dubai Free Zone facilities offered to companies include "one stop shop" administration services and investors oriented management. Companies can operate 24 hours and enjoy security around the clock, as well as make use of the excellent cargo handling facilities (1.6 million tonnes handled in 2007), 24-hour Customs services, Dedicated Logistics Center (DNATA /FLC), and a range of ready-built and custom-made facilities close to the airport apron.

Trade through Dubai Airport FZ represents approximately seven per cent of total Dubai Trade in 2007. It contributed five per cent to Dubai's GDP. Businesses at Dubai Airport Free Zone resulted in a 75% increase in DNATA's cargo handling facilities at Dubai Airport Free Zone since its establishment. The Free Zone has contributed a 100% increase in the handling capacity of DNATA at the Free Zone in the period 2005-2007. (Current capacity 200,000 tonnes per annum).

The Dubai Free zone has received the following awards in the last couple of years:

• ISO 1800-/1999 Health & Safety Certificate.
• Dubai Government Excellence Award-2005
• FDI Award-fastest growing Free Zone in the Middle East-2006
• Middle East Logistic Award-The best Airport Free Zone in MENA-twice 2007 and 2008.

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