Dubai South, Toll Group break ground on state-of-the-art logistics facility

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - August 29, 2025 - Dubai South, the largest single-urban master development in the emirate focusing on aviation, logistics, and real estate, together with Toll Group, a global logistics leader and majority owner of CWT-SML Logistics, has broken ground on a new distribution centre at Dubai South’s Logistics District. The project reinforces Toll Group’s commitment to expanding world-class logistics solutions across the MENA region.

Facility Details

Spanning 25,000 sq m, the new facility will include a warehouse, mezzanine, and offices, with capacity for 30,644 pallets. It will also house a general palletised cargo area with four separate chambers that can be customised to client requirements prior to full warehouse setup.

The project features temperature-controlled chambers with VNA racking and is being constructed to meet LEED Silver Certification standards, reflecting sustainable practices in both design and materials.

Upon completion in August 2026, the facility will act as a strategic hub, offering a comprehensive suite of logistics services, including 3PL solutions, inbound and outbound stock handling and management, value-added services tailored for MENA clients, and local and cross-border transportation.

Strengthening Dubai’s Position

Mohsen Ahmad, CEO of the Logistics District, Dubai South, said: “We are delighted to mark this milestone with Toll Group, whose investment reflects the confidence that leading global players have in Dubai South’s Logistics District. This facility will not only enhance the capacity and efficiency of the sector but also contribute to Dubai’s vision of being the world’s most connected and sustainable logistics hub. We remain committed to enabling our partners with the infrastructure, connectivity, and ecosystem needed to thrive in this competitive landscape.”

Suhail Qureshi, Chairman of the CWT-SML Board, added: “The new facility embodies the vision and drive that have propelled CWT-SML to the forefront of the region’s logistics sector. With our unwavering focus on customers and sustainability, we are delighted to enhance our support further for clients as they grow and thrive across MENA.”

Global Reach

Toll Group is a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions with more than 130 years of experience and 14,000 employees. The company supports over 20,000 customers worldwide, with 300 sites in more than 30 markets and a forwarding network spanning 140 countries.

Dubai South Logistics District

Representing a new benchmark in logistics infrastructure, Dubai South’s Logistics District offers premier services and uninterrupted connectivity. The district has direct access to Jebel Ali Port via a bonded logistics corridor, multiple zones linked to cargo terminals at Al Maktoum International Airport, EZDubai, a dedicated e-commerce free zone, and a Contract Logistics Zone.

The facility’s launch further reinforces Dubai’s growing role as one of the world’s leading sustainable logistics hubs, aligning with its long-term vision of global connectivity and innovation-driven growth.