Kuehne+Nagel, a leading project logistics solutions provider, has been selected as a preferred partner to operate Dutch group IDA Foundation’s healthcare hub for the Middle East and Africa region, located in Dubai South.

The facility will serve as a centralised kitting and global health logistics centre for the region and beyond.

Over 60% of the existing, fully GDPR-compliant warehousing facility is already dedicated to handling healthcare products, confirming the organisation’s expertise in handling delicate, temperature-sensitive goods.

Over 105,000 sqm of the ultra-modern warehousing space allows smooth handling of all kinds of products, from automotive to healthcare, FMCG, and general cargo, for over 30 customers. 

In the UAE, Kuehne+Nagel will support IDA Foundation with product handling, including temperature and access-controlled storage, aggregation, and local and international distribution. A dedicated pharmacist will ensure compliance with strict regulations and risk mitigation.  

“Expanding our regional hub in the UAE strategically places IDA Foundation to provide fast and reliable supply of health goods to those in need, with a focus on the Middle East and Africa,” says Wendy Eggen, CEO of IDA Foundation.

“We chose Kuehne+Nagel because of the trust and confidence in their unwavering reliability, best-in-class warehousing services, their commitment to sustainability, and a wide range of supplementing services that allow agile response.”  

The partnership between Kuehne+Nagel and IDA Foundation extends a decade-long cooperation between the two organisations.

“This alliance is a testament to our shared vision of providing every patient the healthcare product in condition and in the time they deserve, but also delivering sustainable logistics solutions,” says Lee I’Ons, President, the Middle East and Africa at Kuehne+Nagel.

“Our expertise in handling healthcare products, our persistent reliability, and the exemplary dedication of our teams were fundamental to this success.”   

Kuehne+Nagel UAE offers sea, road, air, and project logistics solutions, as well as value-added, tailored services from offices based in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with a team of more than 350 professionals.

IDA Foundation, the independent social enterprise headquartered in Amsterdam, provides medicine and medical goods to healthcare organisations worldwide in over 130 countries. – TradeArabia News Service