Dubai — Jebel Ali Logistics Yard
Dubai, UAE facility: reverse logistics yard handling hazmat collection, de-energising, sorting and onward dispatch. Rated at 14,000 tonnes per annum and operating since 2023.
Annual capacity
14,000 TPA
Operating lines
3
Cities collected
1
In operation since
2023
About the Dubai, UAE facility
Jebel Ali in Dubai is one of the world's busiest ports and free zones, linking the Gulf with South Asia, Africa and Europe. The logistics yard opened in Jebel Ali Free Zone South in 2023 to collect batteries from the fast-growing Gulf EV market, where taxi and ride-hailing fleets have been early adopters. Its catchment covers the UAE and neighbouring Gulf states, where EV adoption is rising quickly.
At 14,000 TPA, the yard consolidates packs and prepares them for onward processing, including permitted international shipment. High ambient temperatures accelerate battery degradation and raise safety risks, so the site uses cooled storage and schedules collections to avoid the hottest parts of the day. Custody records travel with every unit, and damaged packs are isolated immediately on arrival. Consolidated loads leave for processing once full.
What arrives at the gate
What sets this site apart
Global port access
Located inside Jebel Ali Free Zone.
Heat-managed storage
Climate-controlled storage for extreme temperatures.
Regional hub
Serves the UAE and wider Gulf markets.
What happens to material here
- 1
Booking & manifest
Pickup is scheduled against an approved manifest listing chemistry, pack count, mass and damage status.
- 2
Packaging supply
UN 3480 / UN 3481 approved containers, vermiculite and Class 9 labelling are supplied free on registration.
- 3
Collection & transit
ADR-class vehicles with trained hazmat crews and GPS telemetry move consignments to the yard.
- 4
Weighbridge intake
Consignments are weighed, photographed and reconciled against the manifest within 24 hours of arrival.
- 5
De-energising & sorting
Packs are discharged to safe state of charge and sorted by chemistry and destination plant.
- 6
Onward dispatch
Sorted material is dispatched to the assigned grading or refining plant with a full chain-of-custody record.
Where material goes next
| Role | Facility | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cell Grading & Diagnostics | Warsaw — Mazovia Grading Centre | 4,157 km |
| Second-Life BESS Works | Zwickau — Saxony Second-Life Works | 4,604 km |
| Hydrometallurgical Refinery | Lyon — Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes Refinery | 5,003 km |
| Integrated Recovery Campus | Ulsan — Korea Recovery Campus | 7,034 km |
Local rules
Federal Law No. 12 of 2018 on Integrated Waste Management · Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, with emirate-level authorities
The yard operates under UAE federal and Dubai environmental rules and free zone requirements. International shipments follow applicable waste and dangerous goods rules, including Basel Convention procedures where relevant.
Before you book into Dubai, UAE
- Collections are scheduled to avoid peak heat.
- Export shipments need prior approvals.
- Declare damage in advance.
- Packs are kept in cooled storage.
Damaged or defective packs are handled under a separate quarantine protocol — flag them in the form and the team calls you back the same day.
Dubai, UAE site: common questions
Can Dubai ship batteries abroad for processing?
Yes, with the necessary approvals and documentation.
How are high temperatures managed?
Through cooled storage and carefully timed collections.
What are the opening hours at Dubai, UAE?
Monday to Friday 08:00 – 20:00, Saturday 08:00 – 16:00. Sunday: emergency and damaged-pack intake only, by prior booking.
How do I book a collection into Dubai, UAE?
Use the booking button on this page with pack counts, chemistry and condition. The despatch desk confirms a window within one working day and ships UN-approved packaging before collection.