Platform for food importers launched

More than 18,000 companies in Dubai could benefit from accessing the portal

Dubai Trade, DP World’s single window platform for cross border trade, has launched a unified food import platform that facilitates the import and re-export of food shipments throughout Dubai’s ports.

The platform, called ‘ZADI’, is part of Dubai Trade’s plan to be the leading integrated platform in all import and reexport services. Dubai Trade is a portal that combines all electronic services provided by DP World, Economic Zones World and Dubai Customs.

Cutting out duplication

The programme “unifies service delivery channels by ensuring that there is no duplication of any processes. In the long-term, the platform facilitates the release of imported food and unifies service delivery channels to meet the customers’ expectations,” Dubai Municipality’s Director General Dawood Al Hajri said in a statement yesterday.

“ZADI also gives decisionmakers proper insight by providing integrated and comprehensive data which enables them to track local and external food supplies to secure our strategic food reserve,” he added.

By using the platform, traders can access food products

either to sell in the local market or for re-export. The unified platform also enables them to submit their requests for both food or customs inspection, making the process faster and more efficient.

ZADI is positioned to help over 18,000 companies in Dubai execute 360,000 transactions annually via a streamlined process. Ahmad Mahboob Musabih, Director-General of Dubai Customs, said the platform would give Dubai a competitive advantage.