DP World has launched its state-of-the-art 380,000 sq ft warehouse in Bhiwandi in Maharashtra, fully compliant for the storage and handling of chemicals along with non-chemicals. This new facility elevates DP World’s warehousing capability to 5+ million sq ft of warehousing space pan-India.
“The new warehouse will further strengthen Bhiwandi’s position as one of Asia’s largest warehousing hubs by providing cold store solutions in the region. It will benefit the agriculture, pharmaceuticals, EV, and chemicals traders in and around the region,” says the global leader in integrated smart end-to-end logistics.
A partition divides the entire warehouse into two sections. One spans 190,000 sq ft and is specially designed for hazardous chemical storage, complete with heavy-duty G+8 level racking and state-of-the-art very early smoke detection apparatus (VESDA). This adaptable section offers an impressive capacity of 20,000 pallet positions for the normal temperature zone, along with an additional 1,000 pallet positions for the 200 to 250 temperature-controlled area, which can be further expanded when needed.
The second section covers 150,000 sq ft and is dedicated to non-chemical storage. Additionally, the warehouse includes a 40,000 sq ft separate area featuring two distinct cold storage rooms.
The new facility provides comprehensive safety features throughout the premises. This also includes a chill temperature-controlled area, maintained at 20° to 25°C, for Pharma, Food Reagents, etc.
Additionally, there are fireproof partitions, a dedicated firewater system, a spill containment pit, and rockwool insulation on the roof.
To enhance air quality and promote employee well-being, the facility utilises High-Volume Low-Speed Fans (HVLS) for efficient air circulation. Furthermore, as a sustainability initiative, the facility is equipped with a solar system.
The facility’s two-sided Docking system reduces the picking path whereas a Safety Lifeline system ensures driver safety while removing tarpaulin from trucks. The facility also features an extended canopy area of over 5 meters, ensuring smooth loading and unloading of vehicles across all seasons.
Commenting on the occassion, Anoop Chauhan, CEO – Contract Logistics and Cold Chain Solutions at DP World India subcontinent said, “We are constantly working towards building a seamless multi-modal network. The addition of the state-of-the-art warehouse in Bhiwandi in the DP World network will not only expand our robust infrastructure but will also enable us to aid our customers in achieving greater connectivity between global and domestic markets.”
