Rhenus has opened its first Aid & Relief logistics office at Dubai Humanitarian, the world’s leading humanitarian hub, bringing the company closer to UN agencies, NGOs, donors and other organisations involved in global emergency response.
The new office was officially inaugurated during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on 14 October, following the launch of Rhenus’ humanitarian logistics offering in the UAE earlier this year. The move represents the latest step in the company’s expansion within the humanitarian logistics sector.
Throughout 2026, Rhenus has established operations within Dubai Humanitarian, developed regional and cross-border transport solutions, secured its Dubai Humanitarian Free Zone licence and strengthened its network of humanitarian partners.
From the new Dubai Humanitarian office, Rhenus’ Aid & Relief team will coordinate air, ocean and road freight for essential relief supplies, including medical products, pharmaceuticals, food aid, shelter materials and emergency response equipment.
Hassan Alzeer, Managing Director, Rhenus Middle East, said: “Dubai Humanitarian brings together many of the organisations that play a vital role in humanitarian response.
“Being part of this community allows us to work more closely with our partners and better support their logistics requirements when and where they are needed.”
Giuseppe Saba, CEO and Board Member of Dubai Humanitarian, said: “In humanitarian preparedness and response, proximity is more than a logistical advantage as it can be an operational necessity.
“Rhenus Logistics’ presence within Dubai Humanitarian reinforces the value of our ecosystem where humanitarian actors and logistics partners work side by side, strengthening coordination, efficiency and the capacity to respond when it matters most.”
Sayid Kunhipurayil, Logistics Development Manager, Aid & Relief, Rhenus Middle East, said: “Humanitarian shipments often move under intense time pressure and through complex operating environments.
“Our role is to bring structure, reliability and practical logistics expertise to those moments, helping organisations plan the right route, secure capacity and move essential supplies as efficiently as possible.”
The new office underlines Rhenus’ long-term commitment to humanitarian logistics, combining the specialist expertise of its Aid & Relief department with the reach of its global transport network.
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