Emirates LogisticsA leading provider of supply chain and logistics services in the Middle East, Africa and Asia, has announced its expansion to Kenya. There the company becomes a state -of -the -art facility in the special economy zone Tatu CityBuild Africa’s leading new city, just 30 minutes from Kenya’s capital Nairobi. The facility will support the growth of the world -famous customers of Emirates Logistics in Africa south of the Sahara.
“We are proud to strengthen our presence in Kenya through the expansion to Tatu City and thus expand the global range of Emirates Logistics with comprehensive logistics services,” said Steven van der Vliet, Chief Commercial Officer from Emirates Logistics. “This new strategic institution is part of our comprehensive commitment to offer an infrastructure of world class in important growth markets. Thanks to our location in the heart of the economic center of Kenya, we can offer flexible, seamless and tailor -made logistics, which help both our existing and our new customers success.”
The construction of the system is scheduled to begin this year and further expand the global presence of Emirates Logistics in 15 countries and the global network of representations. With over 20 years of experience in international markets, the company operates its own warehouses, offices and transport fleets in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, the Ivory Coast, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Malaysia.
“Tatu City warmly welcomes Emirates Logistics in his new home in Kenya, where the company will flourish in a beneficial business environment,” said George Kapanadze, Group CFO at Rendeavour, the owner and developer of the special management zone Tatu City. “As a mixed special economy zone, we specialize in bringing foreign direct investments to Kenya. We offer a location with good infrastructure and all services and amenities that global investors such as EMIRATES logistics need, including living space, retail, schools, parks and leisure opportunities.”
RendeAvaRAfrica’s largest urban developer, creates safe, planned and proven environments for private individuals and companies with projects worth over 5 billion USD on the entire continent. The city’s urban development projects in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Sambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo houses over 200 companies, offer space for more than 6,000 students and include 10,000 apartments for different income classes that are either already completed or are still under construction.
Tatu City, Rendeavour’s showcase project in Kenya, welcomes 25,000 people daily who live, work and study in this flourishing community. The city houses over 100 companies. The companies based in Tatu City include Heineken, Cold Solutions, CCI Global, Dormans, Fullcare, Kärcher, CKL, NAIVAS, NCBA, Grit Real Estate Income Group, Hewatele, Freight Forwarders Solutions, Tamarind Group, AdvTech, Friendship Group, Bakels and Davis & Shirt daily.
Companies that settle in the special economy zone Tatu City benefit from a number of incentives, including a corporation tax rate of 10 % for the first 10 years and 15 % for the following 10 years, compared to the standard tax rate of 30 %. Companies also benefit from an exemption from VAT for goods and services as well as exemptions from import duties and stamps.
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