Freight Systems
Project Overview
Freight Systems (FSL) is a state-of-the-art facility established to provide Dubai’s best-in-class logistics and warehousing solutions. Designed to optimise supply chain efficiency for forward-thinking corporates, the park is a benchmark in freight and forwarding. Following the success of this project, Coign also developed FSL’s logistics parks in Sanand and Gurugram, India.


Design Objectives
- Minimise turnaround times with world-class infrastructure.
- Maximise space utilisation by optimising building design.
- Improve workforce efficiency with modern amenities and good working conditions.

Our Solutions
Infrastructure and Services
- Designed unidirectional flow for seamless inbound and outbound vehicles.
- Developed traffic management systems for people, vehicles, and machinery.
- Engineered wide roads with kerbs and lane markings for smooth traffic flow.
- Installed suitable warehouse flooring compliant with BS TR34 2015 Edition 4 standards.
- Planned the warehouse in alignment with the optimal building ratio.
- Positioned columns to comply with the heavy-duty racking system.
- Increased warehouse capacity by designing a taller warehouse and VNA machine for narrower aisle operations.
- Designed the roof with PLR panel sheets, monitors, and louvres for cross-air circulation.
- Installed insulated roofs and walls for a 6–8°C temperature differential.
- Dedicated air-conditioned storage areas for pharmaceutical, healthcare, and food & beverage products.
- Created an aesthetically appealing building with glass façades and in-house colour panels.
- Incorporated estate lighting, landscaping, and directional/instructional signage.
- Engineered a robust firefighting system, including a hydrant system with fire doors.
Support Facility Structure
- Secured the logistics park with dedicated entry and exit gates.
- Provided an external truck terminal with safe pedestrian pathways.
- Developed three mezzanines for office setup, cafeteria, and value-added services.
- Allocated utility areas for DG sets, scrap yards, and underground water tanks.
Adopting Green Solutions
- Incorporated skylights & natural lighting.
- Used locally available building materials.
- Designed a water supply using natural gradients.

Benefits / Performance Efficiency Improvements
Improved picking efficiency by
%
Increased storage capacity by
%
Increased the number of chemists for distribution by
%
Reduced congestions & accidents by
%
Improved inbound & outbound TAT by
%
