World's leading logistics player Kuehne + Nagel has begun construction of its state-of-the-art facility in Dubai Logistics City (DLC).

The facility for which Kuehne + Nagel has leased 52,000 square metres on a long-term basis will become the company's distribution hub for the Middle East.

The hub will become operational mid-2008 upon completion of the first phase of construction, featuring 17,000 square metres of warehouse space with the option to expand to a total of 30,000 square metres.