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The rapid infrastructure development and diversification into non-oil products and services have positioned this region as one of the world's key trading areas.
Retail
Systematic logistics and efficient supply chain management ensure products are available to end customers at affordable prices.
Supplements|Logistics & Supply Chain 2008
Projects such as Dubai Logistics City and terminal expansions at Jebel Ali and Ras Al Khaimah are set to develop the industry further.
It's not just about storage
Warehouses, or distribution centres, have graduated from the traditional storage and pick, pack and ship, to more complex and diverse functions.