The UAE freight and logistics market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of more than five percent between 2022 and 2027. The UAE freight and logistics sector has been steadily expanding, mostly due to the region’s consistent and rapid expansion in e-commerce and increased international trade. Freight Vertical has been severely impacted over the last two years, primarily owing to COVID, where rates have multiplied 8-10 times, necessitating rectification. Despite a little cost balance, demand is still much higher than supply. With different geopolitical challenges affecting the region, the UAE has proven to be a hub with stability and reliability. Despite recent economic setbacks in the Arabian Gulf, the logistics sector continued to occupy the fast lane and is regarded as a crucial enabler in the country’s economic diversification efforts.
The freight and logistics industry in the UAE is competitive and diversified, with many international and local players actively competing for market dominance. AAA Freight Services is a prominent player in this space with more than a decade-long proven track record of reliability and service excellence in the logistics and shipping industry.AAA is a family-run business with Ashraf - Chairman as the mentor, who is backed by Aijaz, Aizaz, and Aifaz on the board of directors, as well as a highly skilled and motivated team of employees who actually contribute value to the company.
AAA Freight Services is a UAE-based company that offers a turn-key solution for logistics requirements that covers global freight forwarding via air, sea, and land, as well as warehousing solutions and distribution across various industrial verticals. Having said that, AAA has been capitalizing on Chemical Logistics, and its competence in this vertical has given the firm the confidence to continue expanding in the same. Being in the service industry, AAA Freight is adamant that what sets it apart from competing companies is the level of customer service it provides by being proactive in understanding market demands. Additionally, the skill set required for handling the chemical vertical
requires constant updating which AAA Freight has been able to prove with the authorities. The firm has the capability to handle different grades of hazardous chemicals, which calls for specialized warehouse properties, highly skilled manpower and advanced machinery. The edge AAA has over its competitors is a result of its experience throughout the years “We primarily become a logistical partner for our customer rather than just a service provider model, which allows us to study, grasp, and prepare solutions in tandem with their engagement", says Aijaz Mohammad, Director.
Journey of Excellence
Commencing from a basic freight forwarding business, AAA Freight has been able to forge a global alliance with numerous agents all over the world,and hence the international exposure was something that gave the firm in-depth knowledge of the business of logistics. In 2013, the firm finally decided to build its own warehouse in JEBEL Ali FREEZONE with 30000 sqft space, which has since grown to various facilities in the Dubai and Abu Dhabi region with over 200000 sqft of warehousing space serving Chemical, Oil & Gas, Beverages, and Automotive customers.
Though the global slowdown was seen in phases due to recent COVID-related issues, one aspect that remained constant was logistics, as goods needed to be moved from one location to another. With different technology breakthroughs and e-commerce entry into the market, one thing is certain: The surge in demand for logistics services. AAA is seizing this opportunity and intends to expand its warehouse footprint on a global level where regions like Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, the United Kingdom, and Egypt are being considered. The market study is being done after which AAA will proceed with the execution dependent on the viability of the business in each location.
AAA seeks to provide secure, practical, intelligent, and durable logistics & supply chain management solutions for the benefit of all parties involved
All in all, AAA seeks to provide secure, practical, intelligent, and durable logistics & supply chain management solutions for the benefit of all. It aims to be the pioneer in the Warehousing & Logistics industry and evolve into a distinct global player and contribute exponentially to the growth and development of the industry. “We are driven by the mission to elevate our excellence level to world-class by continuously enhancing our capabilities and offering superior, innovative warehouse and logistics solutions. We will focus on delivering reliable and affordable Logistics & Supply Chain Management solutions to maximize customer value. To accomplish our mission we will deploy smart technologies, adopt the best practices, adhere to the highest standard of ethics, and continually integrate the principles of excellence", concludes Aijaz Mohammad.
Aijaz Mohammad, Director
Aijaz graduated from Christ College Bangalore and then went on to pursue his CPA in the United States. His first work was as an auditor with Deloitte, followed by a position with a freight forwarding company in Jebel Ali. In 2011, He along with his family sought to establish AAA in Dubai, primarily focusing on building warehouses dedicated to chemical storage. Since then, Aijaz Mohammad has been the steward of governance on the organization’s board of Directors.
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