Hellman Calipar Healthcare Logistics, a strategic joint venture between Hellman Worldwide Logistics from Germany and Calipar Integrated Services DWC LLC from India, commended Dubai World Central (DWC) for its infrastructure while announcing it has begun work on its warehouse extension project that will double the current warehouse capacity of the company with the addition of 12,500 temperature-controlled pallet positions.
Madhav Kurup, CEO (Mena) for Hellmann and Hellman Calipar Healthcare Logistics, said "Ever since we began operations in Dubai World Central we have benefited immensely from the distinct advantages and world-class infrastructure offered by DWC. Especially since this venture is dedicated to healthcare logistics, an industry which is extremely time-sensitive, it was crucial that we have a fast-cycle logistics environment such as DWC that gave us access to fast and efficient multi model logistics platform with global connectivity. Our decision to further expand our warehouse capacity is due to the established credibility, industry confidence and ever increasing demand for this operating model using DWC as the healthcare hub, and we believe that our new facility will help us address customer requirements even more efficiently."
Niche segment welcomed
Mohsen Ahmad, vice president, logistics district, Dubai World Central, said: "DWC-based companies operating in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector have often pointed to the strategic advantages they enjoy, including the multimodal transport, fast-cycle logistics environment, and proximity to Al Maktoum International Airport and Jebel Ali Sea Port. Moreover, DWC also offers state-of-the-art infrastructure that will significantly benefit fast-growing healthcare logistics companies such as Hellman Calipar Healthcare Logistics. This niche segment in particular is witnessing steady growth in DWC, thanks to the close collaboration with government entities such as the Ministry of Health and Dubai Customs which are extending their total support for the sustained development of healthcare logistics."
Hellmann Calipar Healthcare Logistics was the first company in the region to invest in a dedicated healthcare validated facility, which was set up after complete validation through simulation exercises for hub processes and freight management.
A UNIQUE CONCEPT
The company presents a unique concept of healthcare logistics services using Dubai as the hub. It has been offering its range of services to support secure distribution of its customer’s specialised pharmaceutical and healthcare products across the region through its fully-equipped logistics centre located at DWC. The significant expansion of its warehouse capacity will enable the company to address the growing demand for its high quality services in key markets.
DWC offers an array of benefits to logistics businesses with its integrated operation model, high level of security and safety, enhanced connectivity and competitive pricing. Its modern facilities and state-of-the-art infrastructure have enabled businesses to expand regionally and globally from Dubai.
Dubai World Central is a strategic initiative of the government of Dubai that strongly positions the emirate as a leading international trade centre. Recognised as the Middle East’s first aerotropolis, Dubai World Central is one of the most ambitious projects of its kind in the world comprising the new Al Maktoum International Airport, set to be the world’s largest in volume and size upon completion, and the adjacent specialised free zones focused on logistics sectors and aviation industries.
DWC occupies an area of 140 sq km in Jebel Ali and is in close proximity to Jebel Ali Sea Port, the sixth largest container terminal in the world.
