Agility has started operations of the 11,133 sq m facility leased from Kizad Logistics Park (KLP) in Abu Dhabi’s largest ever private warehouse lease deal. The warehouse takes up nearly one quarter of phase one of KLP, which comprises 46,453 sq m.
Phase two of KLP is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2015.
The development underscores the growth Abu Dhabi’s non-oil economy.
“Abu Dhabi’s economic upswing in the non-oil sector is a clear indicator that the diversification plans of the emirate’s economy are coming to fruition - in line with Abu Dhabi’s Economic Vision 2030,” said Khaled Salmeen, ceo of Kizad.
Explaining why they had chosen to set-up in Kizad Bassel El Dabbagh, ceo of Agility Abu Dhabi said: “There are numerous reasons why we chose to start operations in the Kizad Logistics Park. Besides the exceptional quality of the units – clearly the best you will find for lease in the UAE - the strategic location of KLP mid-way between Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Al Ain was another major factor.
“We are also working closely with the Abu Dhabi Terminals Company (ADT), the container terminal operator at Khalifa Port, so that as a third party logistics operator, our clients’ goods can come in and out of the country quickly, efficiently and cost effectively.”
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