Following the launch event, Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports, said: “The rapid expansion of e-commerce in the region and same-day delivery models are reshaping warehousing needs. In addition, with roughly half of the population still under 25, this region is home to one of the world’s youngest and wealthiest populations and some of the world’s highest sustainable growth rates. We wanted to get ahead of the curve and provide a smart, on-demand, seamlessly connected warehouse hub for everybody, from e-commerce giants to small retailers and entrepreneurs.”
During his keynote speech, Dr. Raymon Krishnan, President of The Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society, highlighted: “Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex. The deployment of leading technologies to enable ‘smarter’ solutions such as blockchain and data analytics are forcing logistics companies to innovate to succeed. Digitalisation and flexibility in warehousing are key ingredients towards overall supply chain optimisation and growth. These are two essential pillars for supply chain stakeholders and operators to leverage in the new economy.”
Au Kah Soon, CEO of Get Go Global, added: “We are elated that KIZAD Logistics City’s world-class warehouses and facilities will be reaching a broader audience across the Middle-East and Asia through our GO DC platform. With the rise of cloud, mobility, Internet of Things (IoT), social and analytics the data explosion is accelerating. This complexity and volatility are affecting logistics effectiveness thus counting on the right technology platforms to provide the necessary speed and flexibility has become paramount. KIZAD Logistics City is part of Abu Dhabi’s impressive transformation into a major logistics hub serving East and West. GO is delighted that our technology platform with advance search and listing functionality will play a part in this pioneering effort.”
