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Demand for logistics in Abu Dhabi has grown at a CAGR of 11.5% during 2009-2013. Freight forwarding segment accounted for
around 63% of the total demand in 2013.
Compiled by: Mayur Varandani
Abu Dhabi Logistics
Abu Dhabi is one of the major logistics hub in the UAE, owing to its strategic location, developing infrastructure facilities and an e�cient administrative system.
Estimated growth of Abu Dhabi’s logistics value 2009–13E (AED Bn)
63percent
Share of freight forwarding cost in the total logistics value (2013)
Outsource or In-house?
11.214.8 15.8 16.1 17.3
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013E
Source: Aranca Analysis
Source: Aranca Analysis
Source: Aranca Analysis
Source: Aranca Analysis
Transportation has been a key contributor to the overall logistics market owing to an increasing importance in the distribution activity within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
By segment, freight forwarding has been of greater significance for Abu Dhabi and has contributed the largest share of the logistics market in the Emirate, mainly due to its import and re-export trading activity
Freight forwarding is often an auxiliary activity
for most of these companies, and hence, has been a dominant
segment in the Emirate
3%
19%
15%63%
VALS (AED 0.5 Bn)
Freight Forwarding (AED 10.9 Bn)
Transportation (AED 3.3 Bn)
Warehousing (AED 2.6 Bn)
ABU DHABI LOGISTICS INDUSTRY
GlobalCompanies
Clearing Agent,Consolidators,
Others
DomesticCompanies
Outsourcing activity is mainly witnessed in key end
user industries such as pharmaceuticals,
electronics, construction, automotive and oil & gas
While looking for cost-e�ective ways to
reach their end markets e�ciently and e�ectively, companies in Abu Dhabi have started focusing on streamlining their core
business activities
On the Move
Logistics industry distribution in Abu Dhabi