Regional logistics service provider PWC Logistics has set up a chilled and frozen centre in Dubai.

Servicing the chilled distribution needs of corporate customers in the UAE, the new facility covers a broad spectrum of storage and delivery services for milk, various other dairy products, frozen meats, fruits, vegetables and beverages, among other temperature-controlled products.  
Explaining the significance of the launch, Mike Lee, general manager of PWC Logistics, said it was yet another milestone for the company to establish the new facility for specialist cold-chain logistics within less than a year of launching operations in the UAE. “This new development is in line with the PWC Group’s strategy of extending our customers’ reach across territorial boundaries within the region,” Lee stated. “We also understand the importance of their wanting to store products in a food safety-compliant environment which meets international standards.  But more significantly, the launch of the facility is complementary to Dubai’s rapid development as a hospitality centre.”
The distribution facility, located off Sheikh Zayed Road, is central and convenient for many hotels and new shopping malls on the stretch of development known as New Dubai.
“Because of their particular cold chain requirements, many temperature-controlled products have until now not been delivered direct to store or outlet. Our new facility will simplify the supply chain for many manufacturers and marketers,” Lee explained.  PWC Logistics’ chilled facility is one of the largest cold storages in Dubai with the entire logistics operation covering an area of more than 10,000 sq m. The centre operates within a temperature band of -18 degrees C to +25 degrees C and has a present capacity of 7,000 tonnes, which is expected to double by the end of year 2005. Transport to stores and outlets, located within the UAE, is also being handled by PWC Logistics, with a combined fleet of 150 vehicles. 
“While we provide exhaustive retail and liquid logistics support for our customers, we certainly hope to be doing more business with them as they continue to grow,” Lee said.
PWC Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Public Warehousing Company (PWC) Group. The company endeavours to facilitate trade through innovative supply chain solutions and has a policy of continuous improvement of its services to both meet customer requirements and ensure customer satisfaction. PWC has a well-established network across the GCC region and its customer-focused team has achieved the Quality Management Standards ISO 9001: 2000, ISO14001 and OHSAS 18000  across all operations. Services include transportation; warehouse and fleet management; inventory replenishment and order processing, and related solutions and value-added services. PWC Logistics is currently listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange and has a shareholder base that comprises both private and public sector investors.