Iron Mountain has opened its first warehousing and logistics facility in the UAE, a 37,000-square-metre operation at the EZDubai Logistics Hub within Dubai South dedicated to serving Unilever’s supply chain across the region.
The facility brings together Unilever’s bonded and non-bonded warehousing alongside fulfilment activities previously spread across separate operations.
Iron Mountain, acting as Unilever’s logistics service provider, will also run value-added services including co-packing and product set assembly from the site. The company says the facility will deploy drone technology, automated robotic inventory counting, and advanced automation to manage stock and improve throughput.
“We are pleased to welcome Iron Mountain’s first warehousing and logistics operation in the UAE to Dubai South. The facility brings together services that support Unilever’s supply chain and adds to the range of logistics capabilities available within our ecosystem. We remain committed to supporting businesses as they establish and expand their operations, providing an entire integrated ecosystem that meets their evolving logistics requirements,” Mohsen Ahmad, CEO of EZDubai Logistics Hub said in a statement.
“The opening of our first warehousing and logistics facility in the UAE marks an important milestone in the development of Iron Mountain’s Warehousing & Logistics business in the region. As trusted guardians of what matters most to our customers, we’re committed to building strategic partnerships with companies like Unilever, to unlock new possibilities through innovative, high-efficiency logistics solutions that create long-term value for both businesses,” Ako Djaf, Managing Director, Warehousing & Logistics – MENAT / APAC at Iron Mountain added.
“We are proud to support Unilever with an integrated operation that combines warehousing, fulfilment and value-added services, while introducing innovative technologies to further enhance efficiency and inventory visibility. Dubai South provides an excellent platform for this operation, with its strategic location and strong connectivity to the region’s key logistics gateways. We look forward to further developing our Warehousing & Logistics capabilities in the UAE and across the wider region,” he further explained.
Iron Mountain is best known globally for records management and data storage, but has been expanding its physical warehousing and logistics offer across emerging markets. The UAE entry, anchored by a large-scale FMCG customer from day one, positions the business for further growth across the wider region.
