Ford and DB Schenker break ground for parts distribution centre at Dubai Logistics District
41,792-sqm facility to be operational in January 2025
Ford Motor Company and DB Schenker, a leading logistics provider, have jointly broken ground on a Ford Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) at Dubai Logistics District, part of Dubai World Central.
The 41,792-sqm facility is set to commence operations in January 2025 by serving as a consolidated storage and distribution site for Ford in the Middle East region, ensuring better parts availability, optimising inventory management, and enhancing customer service across the Middle East region.
Ravi Ravichandran, newly appointed President of Ford Middle East, and Ako Djaf, Vice President of DB Schenker Middle East and Africa, attended the PDC’s ground-breaking ceremony alongside representatives from Atlantic Warehousing DWC on January 4, 2024.
Regional commitment
Ravichandran said: “Through unlocking efficiencies and streamlining operations, the new PDC will not just ensure Ford Middle East can serve our customers better and more efficiently – it also sets us up to continue doing so following our recent and future growth while demonstrating Ford’s commitment to the UAE and broader region.”
Ako Djaf, VP of Contract Logistics and SCM of DB Schenker in the Middle East and Africa, said: “We are thrilled to embark on this groundbreaking venture with Ford Middle East, showcasing our commitment to innovation and excellence in the automotive supply chain.
“The state-of-the-art distribution centre is a testament to our shared vision of providing service and value to our customers. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices, we aim to set new efficiency and environmental responsibility standards.”
Djaf added: “As our business in the region has grown, so needs to modernise everywhere. By enabling faster and more reliable distribution of automotive spare parts, the new PDC will drive improved customer service and satisfaction while helping us strengthen the always-on relationship we strive to maintain with every Ford distributor and owner anywhere they are.”
Featured image: Stakeholders break ground at the parts distribution centre site at Dubai Logistics District on January 4, 2024. Image: Ford
