Global freight heavyweight DSV has opened an US $18 million, 14,000 sqm warehouse in Bahrain Logistics Zone, adding controlled-temperature capacity and signalling the kingdom’s growing pull as a Gulf distribution base.
The facility in Hidd lifts DSV’s local footprint to 75,000 sqm and 65,000 pallet positions, giving FMCG manufacturers and pharma importers a single site for ambient, chilled and frozen storage plus secure records management.
With 24,000 pallet slots under one roof, the hub also offers turnkey logistics for high-value cargo—a service set in demand as regional e-commerce and just-in-time manufacturing expand. DSV has operated in Bahrain since 1997 and doubled down after its 2021 acquisition of Agility GIL; the new build marks its second capacity boost in three years, following a 28,000 sqm warehouse opened in 2019. Executives cite Bahrain’s modern road and port links as well as fast customs clearance for choosing the Logistics Zone over costlier GCC sites. Official numbers support the bet: non-oil GDP grew 6.95 percent in Q2 2022, while the government’s Economic Recovery Plan names logistics a priority, targeting a ten-percent GDP share and a top-20 global ranking.
For startups and SMEs plugging into regional supply chains, DSV’s added space means quicker access to temperature-controlled inventory without locking up capital in dedicated facilities. It also strengthens Bahrain’s pitch to brands looking for a hub that can reach Saudi and UAE markets within hours yet keep operating costs low.
“Bahrain is an important and growing operational market to DSV in the Middle East. Its advanced infrastructure and favourable geographical placement are central factors in choosing to extend our business in the country.”
Companies seeking space or value-added services can contact DSV’s Bahrain team to explore tenancy and fulfilment options.
