New RAK Port Free Zone area starts operations

Ras Al Khaimah - 'Introducing a free zone alternative within RAK Port will prove popular with tenants looking for a location that is within the city and also directly connected to the port facility itself.' - RAK Ports CEO

The Ras Al Khaimah Port, one of the Emirate's five port facilities, has now established a new free zone area offering new options for supply chain management, storage and manufacturing
The new area, located in the centre city port location, delivers a range of logistical and business advantages, according to Captain Clifford Brand, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Ports.
"Introducing a free zone alternative within RAK Port will prove popular with tenants looking for a location that is within the city and also directly connected to the port facility itself."
Given the high security levels that are naturally associated with RAK ports, accessibility is not an issue for tenants and their customers with more options to conduct business as efficiently and rapidly as possible, he added.
"To accomplish this, new security access points have been established which will enable easier entrance, while still adhering to the established customs and free zone protocols."
Justin Wardle, RAK Port's Operations Director, said there are three land options available. "We have purpose built warehousing ready of 1,512 and 1,944 square meters, and open land of up to 50,000 square meters."
The affordable pricing structure is believed to be one that potential tenants will be interested in, he pointed out.
"The free zone areas have direct access to our Port Zone and its quays whereas the smaller warehousing site can be split into two 756 square meter options if required."
Wardle explained that in addition to the free zone options, the Port Zone itself has a 1,944 square meter warehouse, and a further non-free zone area contains another 1,944 square meter warehouse and 2,000 square meters of open storage.
"The existing services the port provides will also continue. These include marine layby, afloat repair, logistics, import & export, crew and vessel services, warehousing, cold store warehousing and open land storage."
With its proximity to the Straits of Hormuz, combined with its city centre location, and the easy logistical access to the UAE's other industrial parks and free zones, RAK Port is clearly a choice to be considered, he underlined.
- ahmedshaaban@khaleejtimes.com

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