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UAE Freezones Biz News Updates
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New RAK Port Free Zone area starts operations
'Introducing a free zone alternative within RAK Port will prove popular
with tenants looking for a location that is within the city and also
directly connected to the port facility itself.' - RAK Ports CEO
The Ras Al Khaimah Port, one of the Emirate's five port facilities, has now
established a new free zone area offering new options for supply chain
management, storage and manufacturing
The new area, located in the centre city port location, delivers a range of
logistical and business advantages, according to Captain Clifford Brand, CEO
of Ras Al Khaimah Ports.
"Introducing a free zone alternative within RAK Port will prove popular with
tenants looking for a location that is within the city and also directly
connected to the port facility itself."
Given the high security levels that are naturally associated with RAK ports,
accessibility is not an issue for tenants and their customers with more
options to conduct business as efficiently and rapidly as possible, he
added.
"To accomplish this, new security access points have been established which
will enable easier entrance, while still adhering to the established customs
and free zone protocols."
Justin Wardle, RAK Port's Operations Director, said there are three land
options available. "We have purpose built warehousing ready of 1,512 and
1,944 square meters, and open land of up to 50,000 square meters."
The affordable pricing structure is believed to be one that potential
tenants will be interested in, he pointed out.
"The free zone areas have direct access to our Port Zone and its quays
whereas the smaller warehousing site can be split into two 756 square meter
options if required."
Wardle explained that in addition to the free zone options, the Port Zone
itself has a 1,944 square meter warehouse, and a further non-free zone area
contains another 1,944 square meter warehouse and 2,000 square meters of
open storage.
"The existing services the port provides will also continue. These include
marine layby, afloat repair, logistics, import & export, crew and vessel
services, warehousing, cold store warehousing and open land storage."
With its proximity to the Straits of Hormuz, combined with its city centre
location, and the easy logistical access to the UAE's other industrial parks
and free zones, RAK Port is clearly a choice to be considered, he
underlined.
Oct 24, 2016
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Courtesy Khaleej Times
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