Daimler Commercial Vehicles MENA signed a long-term partnership with logistics provider DHL Global Forward.
The agreement will focus on the operations and management of the soon-to-be-launched Daimler Truck Dubai Parts Centre.
The facility will serve as a warehouse for truck parts and will enable DCV MENA to serve Mercedes-Benz Trucks customers in the Middle East.
The launch of the Daimler Truck Dubai Parts Centre will ensure customers the ability to source a broad variety of parts in the shortest amount of time and keep their trucks on the road for longer periods.
Scheduled to begin operations in December 2022, the facility features a dedicated 5,000 m² area and includes a multi-tier mezzanine location.
It will also host very narrow aisles, selective aisles and an open operational and bulk storage area.
The facility also has closed chambers for comprehensive Dangerous Goods storage for item categories 2,3,4 and EV batteries.
The centre will be operated by DHL Global Forwarding and is to feature a dedicated supply chain and logistics team, taking over duties from the Mercedes-Benz AG Regional Logistics Centre in Dubai.
It will also feature 24 loading doors for light to heavy duty trucks, 15-metre-high ceiling, and offer a maximum storage height of 13 metres.
It also contains a multitude of safety features including an advanced fire alarm system and sprinkler system, and is ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 certified.
Alexander Schneider, general manager Customer Services, Daimler Commercial Vehicles MENA, said: “Since DHL demonstrated its capabilities, professionalism and effectiveness through an existing facility during the procurement phase of this project, and has proven expertise and experience in auto-mobility and EV logistics, it was the obvious choice for an operations partner for this important facility.”