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Global Supply Chain Management and Logistics

Introduction

Dubai's prime location serves as a bridge between the East and the West. The Dubai International Airport is located in the center of the country. With the development of the airport, airlines have been using Dubai as a hub for connecting flights to and from the West and East. The concept if Dubai Logistics City stemmed from the strong growth the country experienced since 1999. From 1999 to 2004, the total amount of cargo that was handled doubled for 480,000 tonnes to 1.2 million tonnes. The limited space of the Dubai International Airport meant ...