Delivering a Longspan Shelving Project in Dubai Amid Global Shipping Disruptions

The warehouse racking industry has never been an easy business. Global logistics challenges, rising freight costs, and geopolitical uncertainties continue to impact supply chains worldwide. One of our recent projects demonstrated how strong cooperation and commitment can overcome even the most unexpected obstacles.

In late December 2025, our client in Dubai, UAE, confirmed an order for a complete longspan shelving system for a new 4,200-square-meter warehouse facility. The project required four full shipping containers of medium-duty storage racking designed to maximize storage capacity while maintaining efficient access for daily warehouse operations.

Production was completed on schedule, shipping arrangements were finalized, and all containers were loaded by the end of January 2026.

Everything was progressing smoothly, and we were preparing for the final installation phase at the project site.

However, on February 28, escalating tensions in the Middle East significantly affected international shipping routes. Subsequent military developments led to the temporary blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical maritime corridors.

As a result, the vessels carrying our cargo were forced to remain at sea for an extended period before eventually returning to Hong Kong during the first week of April. All four containers were discharged and placed in temporary storage.

This was an unprecedented situation for both our team and our client.

Throughout the disruption, Aceally Group maintained close communication with the shipping line and the customer. Numerous shipping documents required revision, additional procedures had to be completed, and unexpected logistics costs continued to accumulate. At the same time, freight rates to the Middle East increased dramatically.

Our cargo remained in Hong Kong for nearly one month while all parties monitored developments and evaluated available options.

Fortunately, as regional tensions eased and shipping routes gradually reopened, the carrier agreed to resume transportation to Jebel Ali Port, Dubai. This was highly encouraging news for everyone involved.

Although ocean freight costs had risen to nearly USD 7,000 per container, our client fully understood the extraordinary circumstances and accepted the revised shipping arrangements. With their support, we immediately reorganized logistics and ensured the cargo was loaded onto the next available vessel.

An arrival notice was issued during the first week of May, and the client successfully collected the containers before the end of the month. Installation work then commenced without delay.

Today, we are pleased to report that the entire longspan shelving installation has been completed successfully.

The completed system now provides efficient medium-duty storage for the client's 2,000-square-meter warehouse in Dubai, helping optimize available space while supporting future business growth.

While the project experienced several months of delay, the final result reflects the importance of partnership, flexibility, and perseverance in today's global business environment. We sincerely appreciate our client's patience, understanding, and trust throughout this challenging process.

We wish them continued success in their operations and look forward to supporting their future warehouse expansion projects.

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Project Overview

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Warehouse Size: 4,200 m²(7 warehouses）
Storage Solution: Longspan Shelving System
Racking Type: Medium Duty Racking
Shipment Volume: 4 Full Containers
Destination Port: Jebel Ali Port

Project Status: Successfully Completed

Manufacturing Strength Behind Every Project

Successfully delivering warehouse storage projects requires more than quality products—it requires strong manufacturing capability, stable production capacity, and reliable quality control.

ACEALLY GROUP's manufacturing base, Aceally (Nanjing) Logistics Equipment Co., Ltd., covers a total site area of 35,000 square meters, including 30,000 square meters of production facilities.

The factory has an annual steel processing capacity of 46,000 tons and is equipped with more than 40 sets of advanced manufacturing equipment to support large-scale warehouse racking and shelving projects worldwide.

Key production facilities include:

--12 automated welding robots
--10 roll-forming production lines
--2 CNC bending machines
--2 automatic punching machines
--Advanced cutting, welding, surface treatment, and assembly equipment

These manufacturing capabilities enable us to maintain consistent product quality, shorten lead times, and efficiently deliver customized warehouse storage solutions for projects of various sizes across global markets.

About Aceally Group

Aceally Group is a professional warehouse racking manufacturer with more than 20 years of experience in warehouse storage and logistics solutions.

We help businesses reduce storage costs, maximize warehouse space utilization, and improve operational efficiency through customized storage systems.

Our products comply with international quality standards and are certified under CE and AS4084 requirements, ensuring reliability, safety, and performance for global warehouse projects.

Our product range includes:

• Selective Pallet Racking • Longspan Shelving Systems • Medium Duty Racking • Mezzanine Floors • Cantilever Racking • Wire Mesh Decking • Wire Mesh Container • Flower Trolley Cart • Pallet • Wire Mesh Container

From design and manufacturing to shipment and installation support, Aceally Group remains committed to delivering practical, cost-effective, and reliable storage solutions for customers worldwide.