UAE – Mubasher: Dubai South has partnered with DB Schenker to inaugurate a Parts Distribution Center (PDC) for Ford, according to a press release.
The 42,000-square-metre facility, which leverages advanced Material Handling Equipment (MHE), reshapes the region’s logistics landscape.
Mohsen Ahmad, CEO of the Logistics District, Dubai South, commented: “With the expertise and capabilities of DB Schenker, we are confident that this collaboration will bolster Ford’s expansion endeavors while delivering premium services to its customers across the region. We remain steadfast in our commitment to positioning Dubai as one of the world’s leading logistics hubs,”
Ako Djaf, VP of Contract Logistics and SCM of DB Schenker in the Middle East and Africa, said: “By leveraging our global expertise and advanced logistics solutions, we are excited to play a pivotal role in Ford’s journey to deliver unparalleled service to its customers across the region.”
Ravi Ravichandran, President at Ford Middle East, noted: “The new PDC will enable us to create a more streamlined and efficient process that enhances parts availability, optimises inventory management, and elevates customer service.”
“By unlocking these operational efficiencies, we are delivering on our commitment to improve service and delivery times in the region, and we are thrilled to see this latest Ford project in Dubai come to fruition,” Ravichandran added.
Located strategically in Dubai South, the PDC consolidates Ford’s storage and distribution into a single, technologically advanced hub that serves key markets across the GCC and Sub-Saharan Africa.
The facility increases capacity by 20% compared to its predecessor, boosting inventory management and operational efficiency.
