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.