Schenker was represented by partners in the past several l years, but has now set up a joint venture in Dubai with the former BAX Global partner Al Naboodah.

From its base in Dubai, Schenker will co-ordinate its activities in the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, Palestine, Syria, Yemen, Lebanon, Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea, Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tansania and Uganda.

Schenker says that Dubai is one of the most interesting growth markets for global logistics. The port of Jebel Ali is currently expanding its annual capacity to 15 million TEU, and the new airport is expected to handle twelve million tons of airfreight each year.

Its strategic geographic location has established Dubai as a major hub in the region as well as developing it into a key node for freight traffic between East and West.