DDKS completes its millionth order

28/07/2006

Distribution centre for the Defence Logistics Agency (DLA), Defence Distribution Depot Kuwait (DDKS), Southwest Asia, has shipped more than a million orders to its customers in less than two years, having opened in August 2004.

DDKS's distribution facilities are strategically positioned in Southwest Asia to reduce transportation and customer wait time. To date, DDKS has provided cost avoidance savings of more than $508 million.

Current commodities distributed include repair parts, barrier and construction material, clothing, textiles and tents and tent equipment. DDKS can also consolidate shipments and create containers, and provides other routine logistics support to its military community.