This agreement allows DHL Global Forwarding to adopt railways as the main means of transport for the distribution of goods in the Emirates; Because it connects the most important commercial and industrial centers of the country.
The new company will promote sustainable freight services in the UAE through the UAE National Rail Network.
The agreement will help improve the flow of trade and logistics services in the country, in addition to playing a major role in enabling the country to fulfill its environmental obligations and responsibility.
This ambitious 20-year agreement will bring many benefits to companies, in addition to improving the optimal use of time and resources, reducing costs and managing assets more efficiently.
The partnership will improve overall logistics and supply chain services for customers. DHL’s rail freight services will provide an environmentally friendly, safe and reliable alternative to freight transportation.
Railways are one of the most sustainable means of transport, and Etihad Rail is keen to help achieve the goals of the 2050 Climate Neutral strategic initiative, as relying on the UAE’s national rail network to transporting goods will reduce carbon emissions from road transport. in the United Arab Emirates by around 21% by 2050. Each train journey replaces the circulation of 300 trucks on the roads.
Amadou Diallo, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding in the Middle East and Africa, said: “The UAE is increasingly focused on investing in infrastructure in the logistics industry, and at DHL Global Forwarding we are pleased to participate in supporting capacity needs through transportation. rail, we are the ideal partner to support the development of the rail sector in the UAE, based on our decades of experience in providing fast, safe and cost-effective rail, container transport and connectivity route solutions. , through improved transportation services with advanced solutions.
For his part, Gottfried Eimer, CEO of Etihad Rail Cargo Services, underlined the importance of this partnership and said: “We welcome the inclusion of DHL Global Forwarding as a major partner for us, as we continue our way to achieve our ambitious goals. to develop the railway network. At Etihad Rail, we are also excited to provide sustainable transport solutions and continue to drive economic growth and sustainable social development. »
The partnership between Etihad Rail and DHL Global Forwarding is one of the most important cooperation agreements in the transport sector and underlines the commitment of both parties to support the sustainable development agenda in the UAE.
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