Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and INDU Group have broken ground on a new automotive logistics facility inside Jafza, designed to handle spare parts distribution across the GCC, Africa and wider export markets.
The site spans nearly 300,000 sq. ft. and will combine high-density bin storage, pallet racking and dedicated handling areas for oversized and bulky components. It is being developed by INDU Logistics, part of INDU Group, and will operate as a dedicated automotive hub within Hellmann’s Middle East network.
“The UAE is a strategically important market within our global network. By establishing this dedicated automotive hub in Jafza, we are systematically expanding our regional capabilities and creating further scalable, industry-focused infrastructure. This enables us to deliver competitive, high-performance logistics solutions for our customers and to support their long-term growth,” Lee I’Ons, Regional CEO IMEA, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics said in a statement.
“Hellmann’s investment in Jafza reflects the rapid pace at which the automotive industry is growing in the Middle East, with customers looking for faster, more reliable access to critical spare parts across multiple markets. By continuing to build specialised infrastructure in Dubai, we are supporting our partners in managing uncertainty and keeping their operations moving,” Abdulla Al Hashmi, Global Chief Operating Officer, Parks and Economic Zones, DP World added.
Jafza’s appeal for this type of facility rests on its direct connection to Jebel Ali Port and multimodal links between Europe, Asia and Africa. The free zone already hosts a cluster of automotive, logistics and trading companies, and the new hub adds further capacity to a supply chain network that has grown more complex and time-sensitive.
