Abu Dhabi: Schmidt opens AED20mn Middle East headquarters in Kizad

Schmidt Middle East logistics, a wholly owned company by Schmidt Heilbronn, has launched operations of its multi-user logistics hub based in Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone (Khalifa Port FTZ) within Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad).

This multi-user chemical and petrochemical dedicated hub is set to offer its services to clients within the UAE and the rest of the Gulf region, and will act as the company’s Middle Eastern head quarters.

Schmidt Middle East Logistics has leased about 22,000 sqm of prime land at Khalifa Port FTZ in order to set up an economical and efficient solution to store, handle, and distribute different bulk materials like polyethylene, polypropylene, catalysts, and additives for the chemical and petrochemical industry.

The AED20mn facility allows Schmidt to open the gates for highly specialised logistics in this region, with UAE playing an important role as a distribution hub for the GCC. The facility comprises a warehouse providing about 2,000 sqm of storage area, a silo battery containing nine silos, a tilting platform, a packaging line, a repair shop, and a service station, as well as offices and social rooms. In addition, the facility offers services such as truck transport and customs clearance.

To and from its warehouse and silos bunker storage, Schmidt ME Logistics will provide transport services for dry bulk products, packing dry bulk goods into maritime containers and managing overseas long haul and short sea transport to end user locations.

Dr Hoppmann, CEO of Schmidt Middle East, commented: “Our hub in Kizad represents a key part of our expansion plans in the GCC to better serve our customers.  We have also recently launched our facility in Bahrain, in addition to serving our existing customers for their onsite projects in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman.

“We continue to develop our infrastructure and facilities in the region as part of our commitment to our customers, and in order to facilitate the growth and efficiency of their operations in the region. We are confident of the future growth of this sector in the region, and we will continue to offer world-class services we are known for.”

Mana Mohammed Saeed Al Mulla, CEO of Kizad, commented: “We are delighted to contribute to the emirate’s business portfolio by welcoming Schmidt Middle East Logistics to Kizad’s Khalifa Port FTZ, now home to its regional headquarters.  Schmidt is one of the world’s leading dry bulk logistics solution providers and its new, state-of-the-art facility will benefit from a strategic location that offers great regional and international transportation links.”