
The logistics firm for live events and luxury goods will build bonded storage facilities, supporting Abu Dhabi's bid to become a regional re-export hub.
The Rock-It Company, a specialist logistics provider for time-critical and high-value goods, is expanding into Abu Dhabi with support from the Abu Dhabi Investment Office. The company will build bonded storage and climate-controlled facilities to serve five core end markets: sports, live entertainment, fine art, film and television, and luxury automotive.
The expansion brings Rock-It’s portfolio of brands under one regional hub in the capital. Those brands include Rock-it Cargo for live touring, DIETL By Rock-It for fine art, and CARS By Rock-It for luxury and performance vehicles. The company already operates in Dubai and said the new facility will complement its existing UAE presence.
“Abu Dhabi’s growth as a centre for sport, art, and entertainment aligns perfectly with Rock-It’s global expertise,” said Daniel Rosenthal, the company’s president and chief executive. “Our expansion into the capital allows us to offer our clients seamless, end-to-end logistics delivered to the highest international standards.”
James McSweeney, managing director for the Middle East, said the firm had operated in the region for 18 years and was convinced by the “calibre of the partners involved and the seriousness of the ambition here.”
The Abu Dhabi Investment Office backed the project as part of the emirate’s push to become a global logistics hub for high-value assets. Mohammad Al Kamali, ADIO’s chief trade and industry officer, said demand was rising for logistics partners with expertise in handling irreplaceable cargo, from luxury cars to live entertainment equipment.
Rock-It manages the logistics behind concert tours, major sporting events, film productions, and art exhibitions. The company says it handles more than 10,000 missions each year across 160 countries, with clients including the FIFA World Cup 2026, Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, and multiple Olympic committees.
The expansion is expected to create jobs and support knowledge transfer in specialised logistics roles, aligning with Abu Dhabi’s economic diversification strategy.
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