Motibhai Group has announced plans to develop a new, purpose-built distribution centre in Labasa, a move aimed at improving supply chain efficiency across Fiji’s Northern Division and supporting sustainable economic growth.
The modern facility will strengthen the company’s logistics and distribution operations while contributing to the broader development of Vanua Levu and the Fijian economy.
Key features include a warehouse of more than 1,500 square metres with a mezzanine level, open unloading area and a seven-metre height designed to support efficient storage and logistics operations. The development will also include a 192-square-metre ground-floor office block and a 185-square-metre first-floor manager’s flat to enable on-site administration and operational oversight.
Safety and resilience measures form a central part of the project. These include a setback block wall with fire-rated doors along the eastern boundary, backup water tanks and a new on-site fire hydrant. Drainage infrastructure will be upgraded with stone pitching to control erosion and ensure long-term reliability and low maintenance. The facility will also integrate solar energy systems as part of Motibhai Group’s commitment to environmentally responsible business practices.
The project’s architectural and design consultants are LHM, with Engineered Design providing geotechnical, civil and structural engineering services, and Irwin Alsop Pacific PTE LTD delivering building services engineering. Construction will be undertaken by Total Infrastructure Fiji PTE Ltd, with a scheduled construction timeframe of 44 weeks.
“This new Distribution Centre represents a major investment in the Northern Division, totaling just over FJ$8.5 million,” said Jinesh Patel, executive director of Motibhai Group. “It reflects our long-term commitment to the people of Northern Division, improving service delivery, resilient infrastructure, and sustainable environmental practices.”
Investment Fiji Chief Executive Officer Kamal Chetty welcomed the development, describing it as an example of high-impact domestic investment in the North.
“The Motibhai Group’s new Distribution Centre is a prime example of the high-impact domestic investment we are seeing in the North,” Mr. Chetty said. “This facility not only strengthens the region's supply chain capacity but also generates meaningful employment and improves the standard of services available to the people of Vanua Levu. We remain committed to facilitating such projects that align with our national goals of sustainable growth and infrastructure modernisation.”
Motibhai Group also acknowledged the support of Investment Fiji for facilitating regulatory requirements with relevant authorities and recognising the capital investment, employment opportunities and growth potential the project brings to the Northern Division.
The company said the new distribution centre underscores its confidence in the Northern Division and its intention to invest in modern, resilient and environmentally responsible infrastructure.
