Logistics Gulf News-March 2023

KEZAD Group boosts manufacturing with 500,000MT Dana Steel Project

RAKEZ partners with Tradeling to support its SME community

Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi –KEZAD Group recently signed a preliminary agreement with Dana Steel, the flagship manufacturing unit of industrial conglomerate Dana Group, for the establishment of its first hot and cold rolling steel complex in Abu Dhabi. Under the terms of the agreement, Dana Steel will invest to develop a 50,000sqm facility in KEZAD. The new complex will facilitate backward integration of the company’s continuous galvanising and continuous colour coating lines and will have 500,000 Metric Tonnes Rolling Capacity. By providing a base for Dana Steel first facility in Abu Dhabi, KEZAD Group is extending its support for the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy, which looks to more than double the size of

the emirate’s manufacturing sector to AED 172bn (US$ 46.83bn) by 2031 through a series of transformational programmes.

“By enabling vertical integration of their manufacturing supply chain, we look forward to supporting Dana Steel on its journey to serve customers and expand its international reach,” remarked Mohamed Al Khadar Al Ahmed, CEO, KEZAD Group.

“With worldwide demand for quality steel products set to grow, we are quite excited to start this milestone project in KEZAD, which builds upon our efforts to enhance value for our customers across continents,” commented Dr Ankur Dana, CEO, Dana Steel Industry.

Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi – KEZAD Group recently signed a preliminary agreement with Dana Steel, the flagship manufacturing unit of industrial conglomerate Dana Group, for the establishment of its first hot and cold rolling steel complex in Abu Dhabi. Under the terms of the agreement, Dana Steel will invest to develop a 50,000sqm facility in KEZAD. The new complex will facilitate backward integration of the company’s continuous galvanising and continuous colour coating lines and will have 500,000 Metric Tonnes Rolling Capacity.

By providing a base for Dana Steel first facility in Abu Dhabi, KEZAD Group is extending its support for the Abu Dhabi Industrial Strategy, which looks to more than double the size of the emirate’s manufacturing sector to AED 172bn (US$ 46.83bn) by 2031 through a series of transformational programmes.

“By enabling vertical integration of their manufacturing supply chain, we look forward to supporting Dana Steel on its journey to serve customers and expand its international reach,” remarked Mohamed Al Khadar Al Ahmed, CEO, KEZAD Group.

“With worldwide demand for quality steel products set to grow, we are quite excited to start this milestone project in KEZAD, which builds upon our efforts to enhance value for our customers across continents,” commented Dr Ankur Dana, CEO, Dana Steel Industry.

Group AMANA has announced the completion and handover of a major AED 150mn (US$ 41mn) strategic project for Jotun MEIA FZ in Dubai Science Park.

The advanced facility is part of the company’s new MEIA (Middle East, India and Africa) regional office, and covers a built area of 23000sqm.

Group AMANA delivers AED 150m R&D facility for Jotun dnata breaks ground on US$ 14mn cargo warehouse in Erbil, Iraq

dnata has broken ground on its new, 20,000sqm cargo warehouse which will add significant expansion to its operations at Erbil International Airport (EBL) the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan province. The facility represents an investment of US$ 14mn and will create up to 50 additional, direct jobs with dnata in Iraq.

The foundation stone for the cargo warehouse, which is scheduled for completion in September 2024, was recently revealed by Jaffar Dawood, Senior Vice President for UAE and Iraq Airport Operations, dnata.

“We stay committed to the Iraqi aviation industry and continue to invest in our operations to contribute to the development of Erbil as a regional cargo hub,” remarked Jaffar.

dnata’s newest cargo facility will be capable of processing 100,000 tonnes

This is the latest project delivered to the highest standard by AMANA Contracting, with optimal quality and results. The facility houses spaces for corporate users for regional operations and has a main boardroom, meeting rooms, prayer rooms, gym, training rooms, recreational zones, a canteen, and other areas.

“AMANA leveraged innovative technologies to improve on quality and reduce materials, achieving over two million manhours with no lost-time injury (LTI) or any major safety incidents, highlighting our commitment to the highest safety standards,” commented Joe Labaky, General Manager, UAE and Emerging Markets, AMANA Contracting.

AMANA used the latest technologies, including BIM and Offsite Construction to deliver excellence and timely construction. BIM technology was used to map out digital drawings of the project and deliver thorough installation of Modular Systems, instead of conventional methods.

Aligned with Jotun’s global initiative to reduce its carbon footprint by 50% by 2030, AMANA used an innovative technique to help reduce energy dissipation in the building, a press statement concluded.

of cargo annually, including perishables, pharmaceuticals, and dangerous goods. dnata will also implement its advanced ‘OneCargo’ system within the facility, digitising processes and maximising efficiencies across its cargo operations in Iraq.

The facility will be equipped with the latest technologies, including thermal insulation to reduce the building’s environmental impact by maintaining low carbon dioxide manufacturing emissions and operating costs.

dnata’s latest expansion follows the opening of a new, advanced cool chain facility and a bus maintenance facility in 2022 at EBL.

The company currently provides ground handling and cargo services to over 25 airlines with a team of over 400 aviation professionals.

Amadou Diallo, CEO DHL Global Forwarding, MEA.

Alain Kaddoum Managing Director Savoye Middle East

Ali Asgar Raja Founder and CEO SupplyVan

SupplyVan revenues grew by 60% in 2023

Ali Asgar Raja is the Founder and CEO of SupplyVan, the first and largest MRO e-commerce company in the Middle East region. It commenced operations in 2016. Since then, the intrepid entrepreneur has aggressively built up the business since with team expansion in the UAE and in India.

Ali has had extensive experience in Industrial and MRO product supplies in different industries such as Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Metal Fabrication Industries, Facility Management, Construction, and Smelters amongst others specializing in Supply Chain Management and Procurement.

Despite setbacks during the Covid crisis, SupplyVan has progressed and met challenges headlong and overcome these. Interestingly, the pandemic also opened a lot of opportunities.

E-commerce boom

With the growth of E-commerce witnessed during the pandemic, customers including those from the B2B segment, have started

to accept the convenience that it brings to their operations and take a different view of an otherwise traditional procurement process. Digital catalogues with relevant details to make informed purchase decisions also provide the convenience of selection of a wide range of products across various segments and categories whilst making pricing analysis and comparison.

They also provide the convenience of door delivery of customers’ requirements within committed supply timelines that prove to be an attractive proposition to buyers who face the primary challenge of keeping operations always running.

Uncertainties

“Despite the market uncertainty due to global events and supply chain issues in the beginning of the year, it has been a stellar year so far. An increase of 40% in new customers on the marketplace side of things, our revenue grew by 60% this year,” explained Ali in an exclusive interview with LogisticsGulfNews.com

SupplyVan launched the first of its kind Mobile Hardware Store in the UAE. Ali plans to add more vehicles to its arsenal and offer these to other areas of the UAE coupled with faster and timely deliveries. “In 2023 our focus will be on profitability. Higher customer retention is our main target,” affirmed Ali.

Customized processes

“SupplyVan has also built our own custom and automated OMS (Order Management System) this year that will help us accelerate our growth in 2023. Furthermore, new products and services are on the cards which will set the company on a different and exciting trajectory,” stated Ali.

“New partnerships and distribution with a continued focus on B2B is what we are looking at in 2023,” he continued.

Ali plans to stay the course and is committed to expanding his customer base and revenues in 2023. He quotes a statement by Victor-Marie Hugo, French politician and philosopher—“No power on earth can stop an idea whose time has come”, that has now become his corporate motto.

With the growth of E-commerce witnessed during the pandemic, customers including those from the B2B segment have started to accept the convenience that it brings to their operations, opines

Ali Asgar Raja, Founder and CEO, SupplyVan.

Janardan Dalmia

Founder and CEO

Trukkin

MFC’s vision is to focus on its people, invest in them and help them maintain and grow the business.

Shashi Kiran Shetty

Chairman ECU Worldwide

Soham Chokshi

CEO & Founder Shipsy

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