RSA Cold Chain has signed a lease agreement with DP World to develop a new state-of-the-art cold chain facility at the flagship trade and logistics hub of Jebel Ali.
This new facility will be designed, built, and operated by RSA Cold Chain on a 100,000-sqm plot in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza). The facility will bring 40,000 new pallet positions to the port area while providing multi-temperature capabilities, both bonded and non-bonded solutions, and connectivity to DP World’s best-in-class logistics solutions.
Construction of the new facility is set to begin in early 2024 with completion expected by Q1 of 2025.
The development will combine RSA Cold Chain’s temperature-controlled infrastructure and operational expertise with DP World’s extensive port facilities and market reach to optimise temperature-sensitive food flows in and out of the Middle East.
Subsequent phases of development for RSA Cold Chain will nearly double its network capacity to 70,000 pallet positions. The strategic location of this new facility will provide easy access to high-growth markets, serving both local and international distribution needs. Jafza has a highly developed F&B ecosystem which is designed to meet the dynamic requirements of the food industry and sectors such as retail and grocery, quick commerce, quick service restaurants, poultry and seafood, among many others.
The new cold chain platform is designed to provide world-class solutions that optimise the regional supply chain from farm to fork, minimise waste and lower costs, while serving as a cost-effective solution for businesses aiming to operate and cater to customers in the region.
