ACU-JULY-2020 4th Draft

LO G I STICS N EWS
JAFZA offers incentives to help
companies bounce back
DUBAI: The Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) has introduced a range of
incentives, including deferred rentals and value-added services, to
help companies bounce back from the Coronavirus pandemic
adverse economic impact.
JAFZA, one of the world's leading free trade zones, is home to
more than 8,000 multinational companies. It's an integrated
multimodal hub offering sea, air and land connectivity,
complemented by extensive logistics facilities.
The zone accounts for 23.9% of total FDI (Foreign Direct
Investment) flow i nto Dubai, sustaining employment of over
135,000 people in the United Arab Emirates. In 2018, JAFZA
generated trade worth USD93 billion.
JAFZA said it now offers on-demand warehouses on short-term
lease with multi-functional storage options, competitive rates, and
no VAT or Customs duties. Companies can also lease warehouses
from 300 sqm to 15,000 sqm in size, with free water and electricity
as a bonus.
It also offers easy payment rentals on a monthly basis as well as
deferred rental payments, cost-effective transport services that
save money, enhance mobility and accessibility. Likewise, it offers
in-house logistics solutions such as clearing and document
processing services, 24/7 lease
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approvals—all tailored to help
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offered free of cost to enable
companies focus on recovery.
The incentives came amid a 70
Mohammed Al Muallem
percent reduction in registration,
licensing and administrative fees
announced before the pandemic lockdown began in mid-March.
“Challenging times call for competitive solutions. At DP World,
UAE Region and Jafza we're working on customized solutions for a
post-pandemic trading world in which our customers pay less for
more value-added service support across-the-board,” said
Mohammed Al Muallem, CEO & Managing Director of DP World,
UAE Region and CEO of JAFZA.
“New business and existing companies will find our investorfriendly,
back-to-business ecosystem built around the emerging
needs of the markets in a growth climate beyond the pandemic.
Being a part of the vital service sectors of the UAE economy, we
assure our customers that we will ensure the continuity of their
business in the most uncertain of times by connecting them to
new opportunities,” he added.
Gebrüder Weiss expands air and sea freight
operations in Australia & New Zealand
Lauterach/Sydney/Melbourne/Auckland:
Gebrüder Weiss is expanding its air and sea freight
operations in Australia and New Zealand by opening
its new offices in Sydney, Melbourne and New
Zealand.
The company said the move is part of its global
strategy to develop new markets, extending its
existing network of locations in the Gebrüder Weiss
region of East Asia/Oceania.
“As we enter the markets in Australia and New
Zealand, we will focus primarily on import business
from
Asian, American, and European markets,” said Michael
Zankel, Regional Manager East Asia/Oceania at
Gebrüder Weiss.
To offer customers in its newest market one-stop logistics
solutions, the global transport leader has set up offices in the
region's top trading partner countries—China, USA, Japan,
Germany, and South Korea.
Business commodities such as vehicles and automotive parts,
machines and electronic products, and goods from the food and
chemical industries, are imported from the USA, Europe, and
Southeast Asia to the region Down Under.
“The important thing here is to establish compelling delivery
chains in the future, based on our long-standing experience in
the logistics market. In this context, we also make sure to tie in
with fast-growing transport activities within Asia, and create
synergies when it comes to the efficient use of transport
capacities,” Zankel said.
In early June, Gebrüder Weiss opened another new office
location in Seoul, South Korea. The new sites in Australia and
New Zealand are an essential addition for the company within
the region of East Asia/Oceania, which currently contains 35
locations.