DP World opens a warehousing facility in Bhiwandi

15 Sep 2023 CW Team

Global logistics operator DP World has announced the opening of its 0.380-million sq ft warehousing facility in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra. The facility, which began operations on September 1, will serve businesses in various sectors, including agriculture, pharmaceuticals, electric vehicles, and chemicals in the region and its vicinity.

Situated on the Mumbai-Nashik Highway, this strategically located facility significantly expands DP World's total warehousing space in India to over 5 million sq ft. The addition of the Bhiwandi warehouse enhances DP World's infrastructure and strengthens its ability to facilitate greater connectivity between global and domestic markets for its customers.

The facility is divided into two sections, with one section specifically designed for hazardous chemical storage, offering a capacity of 20,000 pallet positions for the normal temperature zone and an additional 1,000 pallet positions for the 20 to 25-degree temperature-controlled area, with the option for further expansion. The second section, covering 1,50,000 sq ft, is dedicated to non-chemical storage.

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