GAC Logistics, a division of the world’s largest independent shipping and transport services provider GAC Group, has announced the expansion of its logistics services into the Dubai Airport Free Zone (Dafz), following the signing of two warehouse lease agreements.

The warehouses, each 310 sq m in size, will offer full-fledged storage and logistics facilities, as well as value-added services such as assembly-type operations on site.
“Dafz serves as a strategic base for GAC to expand our logistics services,” said Dag Bore, general manager, Logistics Division, GAC Dubai.
“We are seeing an increasing number of international and local companies setting up operations in the region, especially those involved in the distribution and sale of high-value, fast-moving commodities, such as IT hardware and software, pharmaceuticals, automotive parts or machinery components. As these products require fast turn-around, relatively shorter period of storage time, and rapid access to transport via air, we can leverage our new warehouses’ proximity to the Dubai International Airport,” explained Bore.
In addition to the direct handling of cargo import and export through DNATA airport services, customers using GAC’s new facilities at the Dubai Airport Free Zone will also benefit from quicker administration clearance and inspection processes, thanks to the 24-hour customs services.
The new facility at the Dubai Airport Free Zone will further boost GAC’s existing portfolio of services offered at its flagship logistics centre at the Jebel Ali Free Zone.
The GAC Logistics Centre at Jebel Ali offers end-to-end supply chain management solutions, including inbound logistics, warehousing, retail distribution and value-added services.
Started out as a 8,000 sq m storage space, it has expanded six-fold to a 60,000 sq m state-of-the-art facility today, housing inventory of more than 60 major corporations from diverse sectors such as retail, FMCG, automotive, and frozen food.
With over 65,000 pallet positions, 108 loading bays and a 300-strong work force, the Logistics Centre is known as the biggest and most advanced third-party warehouse facility in the Middle East.
GAC Logistics specialises in a comprehensive range of supply chain and logistics solutions including air and sea freight, warehousing and distribution, door-to-door transportation, project logistics and international moving and courier services.
GAC Logistics operates an integrated worldwide network, serving international manufacturers, distributors and retailers from the FMCG, textiles, pharmaceutical, automotive, electronics and oil and gas industries.
The GAC Group is the world’s largest independent shipping and transport services provider with over 200 offices worldwide.
Established in 1956, the Group’s businesses cover three core areas, namely shipping, logistics and marine services.
GAC employs more than 5,000 people worldwide. The GAC Group corporate head office is in Dubai.