Dubai-based Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), the region’s premier business and logistics hub, is showcasing its auto sector capabilities at the ongoing Automechanika Frankfurt 2018, among Europe’s leading trade show in the industry, in Germany, said a report.

The five-day event will conclude on September 15, at the Frankfurt am Main.

Jafza has reinforced its position as the location of choice for the industry by handling over 800,000 vehicles including exports to over 175 countries in 2017. Additionally, total automotive trade reached an approximate total of $10.8 billion, accounting for around 21 percent of Dubai’s total trade value of approximately $50.3 billion for the sector over the same period, said a report by UAE state news agency Wam.

Jafza is exhibiting its services as a premier business location at Automechanika Frankfurt featuring customised platforms and logistics solutions such as storage and distribution, transportation management and customs brokerage.

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, group chairman and chief executive officer, DP World, said that Jafza and Jebel Ali Port are giving companies the ability to set up operations and work on growing their business.

He added that their customer focused approach helps businesses develop their products and services and adapt rapidly to the demands of local and regional markets.