Businesses have used Dubai for global and regional trade for hundreds of years. But
the biggest boom we have experienced has been over the past 50 years, where
businesses have come to use Dubai free zones as their base for GCC-wide
business. However, most businesses manage their stock the old-school way,
keeping goods for the GCC markets in a free zone (where duties are deferred), and
using another warehouse on the mainland for the local UAE market. This translates
into managing two locations and two stocks. It eventually costs more money and
makes logistics cumbersome, especially as businesses have to decide early on how
much stock goes where, with little to no flexibility in between the two pools of
inventory.

At Global Shipping & Logistics (GSL), we have a novel solution that overcomes
these challenges. We are the only 3PL in the UAE that offers a customs-bonded
warehouse on the mainland, combined with the world-class warehousing,
distribution, and last-mile delivery solutions your business needs to grow.
Through our unique facility status and advanced warehouse management
capabilities, you can keep your duty-deferred cargo right next to your duty-paid
cargo. They sit under one roof, without the need for physical stock separation.

Our systems securely manage the status of every single item behind the scenes,
allowing for the smooth and hassle-free stock movement your business requires.
Imagine what it would mean for you if you could keep your UAE and GCC stock
together and wait until the very last minute to decide what goes to which market.
That flexibility, control, and accuracy could mean the competitive advantage you
need. When you need stock for UAE sales, we seamlessly process the necessary
status changes without the stock needing to move at all. The goods are ready for
local delivery straight away.

For your working capital and cash flow, this is a huge boost too. You do not tie up
capital in upfront duties when the shipment arrives. You only incur these costs when
the stock is officially allocated to a specific market.
There are some simple operational parameters your business needs to meet before
we can set this up for you.

If you are managing stock for the UAE and the region and want to find out exactly
how GSL’s bonded-warehouse advantage can be tailored to give you this level of
control, speak to our team.

This article has been provided by refers to Global Shipping & Logistics LLC (GSL), a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider in the United Arab Emirates and a member of the Al Shirawi Group.