The automotive and spare parts companies operating in DP World’s flagship Jebel Ali Free Zone, Jafza, has recorded business worth S10.7 billion (AED39.5 billion) in 2017. Jebel Ali Port and Free Zone form a Ro-Ro hub close to some of the world’s largest emerging markets. Almost 1.1 million vehicles moved through the port in RoRo carriers and containers in 2017.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, group chairman and CEO of DP World, said: “The encouraging performance of the sector underlines Dubai’s position as the preferred logistics and distribution centre for the automotive industry in the region which has been with us since the beginning. We recognise how the industry has been an integral part of our success story and thank all our customers for their continued trust in us.”
He added that the vehicle and transport sector accounts for 11% of Jafza’s customers’ base and there are currently 546 automotive companies from 62 countries, employing around 8,200 people.
Mohammed Al Muallem, CEO and managing director of DP World UAE region and CEO of Jafza, said: “Our integrated model of world class port and free zone at Jebel Ali is the most efficient in the region, supported by multimodal connectivity. Our flagship Jebel Ali Port is served by more than 180 shipping lines that offer over 80 services a week, making it the gateway to the UAE and wider GCC and connecting to a global network in 40 countries.”
