UAE Cold Chain Market Continues to Thrive Amidst Growing Demand for Temperature-Controlled Logistics

ABU DHABI, UAE - Nov. 11, 2024 - PRLog -- The UAE cold chain market has shown significant growth, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.42% from 2020 to 2023. Driven by the nation's strategic location, increasing population, and the escalating demand for temperature-controlled logistics, the UAE's cold chain sector plays a vital role in preserving perishable goods. Approximately 5,000 professionals are employed across cold storage, transportation, and logistics operations.

Dubai and Abu Dhabi: Core Cold Chain Hubs
Dubai and Abu Dhabi host nearly two-thirds of the UAE's cold storage facilities. Key logistics hubs such as Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) and Khalifa Industrial Zone (KIZAD) are central to the development of the cold chain infrastructure. Other notable logistics zones, including Dubai Investments Park (DIP), Dubai Industrial City (DIC), and Al Aweer, are crucial to the expansion of the country's cold chain sector.

Advanced Infrastructure Fuels Cold Chain Growth

The UAE's advanced infrastructure, including modern roads, ports, airports, and specialized storage, enables efficient transport and storage for sectors like pharmaceuticals, food, and agriculture. The completion of the 900 km Etihad Rail in March 2023 further enhances the logistics network, improving the movement of temperature-sensitive goods across the Emirates.

Etihad Rail: Enhancing the UAE's Competitive Edge
Etihad Rail, the UAE's national railway system, connects all seven Emirates and extends to five GCC countries. The modern transportation network supports the cold chain market by providing reliable, safe, and efficient transportation for temperature-sensitive goods, contributing to the UAE's logistics competitiveness.

A Global Transport and Logistics Hub
The UAE is a leading global transport and logistics hub with 12 commercial ports integrated with extensive road and air transport networks. Major ports like Jebel Ali Port, Zayed Port, and Khalifa Port ensure the seamless movement of goods across regions and are crucial to the UAE's cold chain logistics sector.

UAE's Advanced Warehousing Infrastructure
The UAE's warehousing sector, including advanced facilities such as free zone warehouses and temperature-controlled storage, is expanding rapidly. The country's strategic location and integration of technologies like automation and robotics are boosting the efficiency of cold storage solutions in response to rising demands from e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, and food sectors.

Makreo Research's "UAE Cold Chain Market Size and Forecast (2019-2029) - Analysis by Emirates, Cold Chain Type, Temperature Range, and Industry Applications" report provides an in-depth examination of the market. The study covers key trends, market drivers, infrastructure developments, and investment opportunities, offering a thorough analysis of the UAE cold chain sector's future growth potential.

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UAE Cold Chain Market Size and Forecast (2019-2029) - Analysis by Emirates, Cold Chain Type, Temperature Range, and Industry Applications (https://www.makreo.com/report/uae-cold-chain-market-size-...)

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