UAE Cold Storage Market Study for Japanese Client

Client Overview

A Japanese multinational sought a comprehensive feasibility study on the UAE Cold Storage Market, with a particular focus on automated cold storage solutions.​ The client was interested in understanding the market potential, pallet capacity, pricing, and the technological advancements in automated cold storage across UAE.​

Our Approach

UAE Cold Storage Market

Conducted a detailed assessment of the emerging automated cold storage segment in UAE, driven by rising demand for temperature-controlled warehousing, especially from the food & beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. The study included a review of:​

• Pallet capacity, with distinctions between automated and non-automated facilities.​
• Analysis of pricing structures, covering daily, weekly, and monthly rental costs for automated cold storage.​
• Examination of key technologies such as AS/RS, RFID, and WMS utilized in automated facilities.​

Telephonic Interviews

Conducted 25 interviews with cold storage operators, logistics providers, and technology vendors in UAE to gather information about market dynamics, pricing trends, and technological preferences.​

Expert Panels

Organized 10 industry expert panels to discuss trends, challenges, and the need for automation in UAE’s cold storage market.​

Impact We Created

• Proposed a hybrid model of automated cold storage that combines AS/RS systems for pallet storage and RFID for inventory tracking, which could reduce manual intervention by 40% and enhance operational efficiency.​
• Highlighted the benefits of automation, such as real-time monitoring, enhanced traceability, and energy efficiency, which would align with the UAE’s government’s vision for digital transformation in logistics.​