Shipping and logistics giant AP Moller-Maersk has opened its third warehousing and distribution facility in Dubai Industry City, according to a press release. The 13k sqm facility is also Maersk's first cold store in the UAE, and is located near the Jebel Ali Port, Al Maktoum International Airport, and the Etihad Rail freight terminal, according to the press release. The statement did not disclose the value of investments Maersk is pouring into the cold storage facility.

Details: The cold store has 12.5k pallet position space, according to the release.The facility will offer an array of services including around the clock B2B and B2C fulfillment operations, e-commerce solutions to retailers, distributors, and FMCG businesses, and value-added services such as co-packing and repacking, labeling, and last-mile delivery to retail outlets, according to the statement. The facility will also be outfitted with an advanced warehouse management system that gives customers visibility of their orders and inventory, the release adds.

The rationale: The cold store comes as a means of meeting strong demand for frozen and refrigerated food products with an extended shelf life, as well as to help service the UAE’s growing fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, the statement said.

About Dubai Industrial City: The industrial city is part of Dubai-based Tecom Group, which focuses on developing strategic, sector-focused business hubs across Dubai. The city — located on two major highways between Emirates Road and Mohammad Bin Zayed Road — aims to support manufacturing and logistics companies in domestic and global markets, according to their website.

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