Under this new partnership, DHL Global Forwarding will use the National Rail Network majorly for transporting goods
It’s a big day for the UAE’s sustainability agenda!
Etihad Rail, developer and operator of the UAE National Rail Network, has entered a 20-year partnership with DHL Global Forwarding, establishing a joint venture that will utilise the network as a main mode of transporting goods.
The move is a win for sustainable freight services, as well as supporting UAE trade and logistics sectors.
The agreement will see the establishment of a joint venture company that will enable DHL Global Forwarding to use Etihad Rail’s network to conduct its main operations within the UAE.
Under the terms of the agreement, DHL Global Forwarding will adopt rail as one of its major modes of transportation to distribute goods throughout the UAE via the railway network that links key industrial hubs.
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The agreement is expected to significantly reduce pressures on road transport and boost trade, commerce, and logistics in the UAE, while also playing a key role in helping the UAE meet its environmental responsibility commitments.
The ambitious 20-year partnership between Etihad Rail and DHL will deliver significant benefits for businesses, optimising the use of time and resources, reducing costs and enabling more efficient asset management.
The agreement between Etihad Rail and DHL Global Forwarding is one of the largest collaborations for the transport industry and showcases the respective organisation’s commitment to the UAE’s sustainability agenda.
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