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GCC REMAINS A PIVOTAL GATEWAY


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lbion Aviation Group has partnered with a leading Logis- tics Service Provider (LSP) in the United Arab Emirates to offer third-party Business-to-Consumer (B2C) customs clearance and final mile delivery solutions for e-commerce shipments. This collaboration leverages a dedicated 2,500


sq m customs-bonded warehouse at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), allowing for immediate arrival and clearance of shipments be- fore final mile delivery to any location within the UAE. The facility features direct airside access, in-house screening ca-


pabilities and on-site customs officers, ensuring some of the fastest processing times among LSPs in the region. Operating 24/7, 365 days a year, the LSP provides fully integrated IT systems for real-time par- cel tracking and adheres to local customs regulations. Albion Aviation prefers not to disclose the identity of the LSP, to


avoid Albion being sidestepped in the market. However, it is a major listed company specialising in e-commerce and 3PL. Lewis King, Albion director, comments: “This is a value-added ser-


vice for our existing clients, including freight forwarders, logistics providers, and global e-commerce shippers. We are thrilled about our new LSP partnership in the UAE and expanding our range of services.” Regarding the Middle Eastern airfreight sector, Lewis observes


that it is currently navigating several significant challenges despite an overall positive growth outlook. He says: “We actually have a very positive outlook and particularly


for the e-commerce sector, where is there is growing demand and user adoption year on year in the GCC market. A market where there is plenty of disposal income and purchasing power parity within certain demographics. Furthermore transport hubs like the UAE have been pivotal in servicing the ongoing sea-air demand due to the security concerns of routing cargo via the Red Sea to Europe. “We are focusing on the UK ecommerce market via our Albion UK


office and of course countries such as China, including Hong Kong and Taiwan where most of the e-commerce goods originate from for the GCC region. “The GCC region will remain a pivotal gateway to other continents


such as Africa, Europe and further afield to North America, which is credit to the transport infrastructure that countries like the UAE have built and invested in over the past few decades. The UAE continues to lead the way in establishing itself as one of the most important transport corridors here in the region.” He notes the key advantages of the e-commerce LSP setup at Abu


Dhabi International Airport (AUH) include: warehouse access to the flight line for expedited shipment processing times, in-house X-Ray screening machine, a temperature-controlled warehouse, on-site customs office operating 24/7 for


immediate clearances and in- house build and break capabilities for lower deck and main deck ULDs. 9


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