Control Systems: GSL's ''Cool Solution'' For Dubai
The "daily marvel" of high quality food being delivered to millions of people in the UAE despite high temperatures is about to become more impressive with the installation of high tech' solutions to reinforce cool chain logistics links.
Global Shipping and Logistics (GSL), the third party logistics (3PL) company behind a Dhs130 million warehousing and distribution centre at Dubai Investment Park, is installing one of the most up-to-date temperature control systems that will allow customers to monitor their food consignments over the Internet.
Thought to be one of the first systems in the cool chain industry in Dubai, it will enable customers in their offices anywhere in the world to monitor the temperature of their food consignment in real time and to check past temperatures.
"Accurate temperature recording helps to maintain product quality, increase operational efficiency and reduce losses," said Mike Lee, General Manager of GSL.
"The delivery of thousands of tonnes of foodstuffs to consumers in the UAE each day is something we all take for granted. But, when you think of the temperatures you are facing, it is a kind of technology-enabled marvel.
"At GSL, our aim is to harness the best possible technology to deliver outstanding cold-chain logistics to our customers. The installation of the Scada temperature control system is part of that commitment."
The warehousing facility also features racking and converters which enable the optimal use of cold storage space.
The complex offers a total of 20,000 tonnes capacity for frozen and chilled products, with temperatures ranging from -25C to +4C. A dozen special chambers offer landlord/tenant storage arrangements covering a size range of 12 sea containers to 1,500 pallets of stock.
GSL is a member of the Cool Chain Association (CCA) as well as the International Association of Refrigerated Warehousing (IARW), both organisations committed to developing and implementing best practice in the cool chain industry.
About Global Shipping and Logistics (GSL)
Global Shipping and Logistics (GSL) is part of the UAE-based Al Shirawi Group – Oasis Investment Company (OIC), founded in 1972 and currently with more than 5,000 employees.
The company is a leading logistics provider with the UAE, offering controlled warehouse infrastructure, temperature ranges from -25 Celsius to Ambient, as well as Project cargo storage.
GSL has been active in the freight service provider sector in Dubai since its incorporation in 1975. GSL offers customers a range of freight management and local warehouse and distribution solutions.
The Al Shirawi Group is one of the Middle East's largest business houses, with diverse interests, including manufacturing, engineering, trading, marketing, distribution, contracting and services. Products and services include steel and metal fabrication, contracting for air conditioning, refrigeration and water proofing, interior decoration for commercial complexes and showrooms, printing, plastics, technical services, electronics and computers, trucks and heavy engineering products, and industrial, consumer and food products.
From its origins as a trading and contracting company, OIC's scope has broadened to encompass a cross-section of products, services and industries, backed by its strengths in trading. The result is that OIC is perfectly positioned to bridge the technology gap, bringing the best possible global resources to the doorsteps of regional countries. The Group has the unique distinction of securing partnerships with more than 100 multinational companies for technical licensing, distribution, servicing and/or trade representation.