E+P in DLC

Ehrhardt + Partner Solutions (EPS), the German corporate group and international expert for warehouse logistics has announced the opening of its first Warehouse Technology Centre for the Middle East at Dubai Logistics City (DLC).

Modelled along the lines of the company’s own Institute for Applied Warehouse
(IAW) in Germany, the new technology centre will enable EPS to share its
logistics expertise and unique technological platforms with regional corporates,
including logistics service providers. EPS will provide comprehensive logistics
support services from its hub centre in DLC in addition to demonstrating the
newest warehouse technologies live at the new technology centre.

EPS is located within DLC’s contract logistics area and in close proximity to
DWC-Al Maktoum International Airport. “We are delighted to open our first warehouse technology centre, right here in the heart of Middle East logistics,”
said Hermann Ehrhardt, founder and CEO of Ehrhardt+Partner Solutions. “The
ready availability of warehousing and commercial space within the same
campus, as well access to a range of suppliers and service providers is truly
unique to DLC.”

The 21.5 sq kilometre Dubai Logistics City is part of the Dubai Government’s overall 2015 strategy to enhance the emirate’s transport and logistics services and capitalise on its geographical location to make Dubai a regional hub for logistics.

“The launch of this technology centre from EPS marks a strong endorsement of
DLC and its business model in providing a dedicated world class infrastructure
for global logistics providers,” says Khalifa Al Zaffin, Executive Chairman, Dubai
Aviation City Corporation. “We believe DLC is an unparalleled platform within the
Middle East region, and this has been validated by the growing presence of
international logistics and support service providers in the DLC campus. In this
regard, the opening of this technology centre by EPS marks another successful
step in the rapid ongoing development of DLC as the region’s premier logistics
destination.”

“The latest inauguration marks the growing presence of a host of international
logistics companies that are leveraging the world’s first truly integrated logistics
facility at Dubai Logistics City” added Rashed Buqaraa, Chief Operation Officer
Dubai Aviation City Corporation. “At DLC, we see ourselves playing a progressively important role within the regional logistics and transport sector. We have already received commitments from over 30 leading international companies to set up a base in DLC and are seeing growing interest from a number of multinational companies looking to take advantage of our unique benefits and capabilities.”

Ramon Thoms, regional manager of Ehrhardt+Partner Solutions said: “We see
huge possibilities in DLC – this is where the most important logistics market of the future will be centred. This is why it was exceptionally important to the E+P
Group to develop such a centre to provide new warehouse solutions that will
shape the future of the logistics industry. Owing to the infrastructure we have
been provided at DLC, we are already in a position to implement complex
warehouse projects and modernizations on-site in accordance with international
quality standards.”

The EPS centre will include a state-of-the-art showroom, where the company will demonstrate modern logistic processes, including its WMS software, Pick-by-Voice, Pick-to-Light and other automated systems.

Of the companies that have committed to setting up operations in DLC, four are
currently operational. These include EPS, Calipar Integrated Services, RSA
Logistics and Kuehne & Nagel. Four other companies are currently coordinating
the construction of their facilities at Dubai Logistics City. These include Eagle
Industries, Integrated National Logistics, Aramex, and RSA Logistics (second
phase).

Located within the Dubai World Central master-planned community, DLC
currently provides comprehensive transport infrastructure, logistics and value
added services, including light manufacturing and assembly, in a single customs
bonded and Free Zone environment.