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Call for Regional Shipping & Ports sector to seek new frontiers for growth
With the continued unpredictability of world markets, the shipping and port industry needs to watch for new frontiers for growth and emerging new patterns in global trade, said Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region. In a keynote speech to the second Middle East Liner Shipping Conference (MELSC)... »
DP World grows container volumes 10% in 2011 to reach 55 million TEU
Global marine terminal operator DP World today announced another record year for container handling, with over 54.7 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container units) handled across its global portfolio in 2011, an increase of 10% against the prior year. Like for like volume growth was equally strong at 9% when compared with last year. Our... »
Dubai cruise terminal simultaneously handles four mega cruise vessels for the first time
For the first time in its history, DP World’s Dubai Cruise Terminal has welcomed four mega cruise ships at the same time, underlining its ability to cater to the rapid growth of cruise tourism in the city. The four vessels, which can carry more than 9,000 passengers, called at Port Rashid over a 24-hour... »
Forth Ports acquires full ownership of Tilbury Container terminal
Forth Ports, DP World and Associated British Ports (ABP) announce today (25th January 2012) that Otter Ports Holdings Ltd, owner of Forth Ports, has acquired the 67% ownership of Tilbury Container Services Ltd (TCS) not already owned by Forth Ports from DP World and ABP. Forth Ports has been a one third shareholder in... »
New milestone for DP World as Spanish terminal wins ISO 28000 certification
Global marine terminal operator DP World has achieved a major security milestone with DP World Tarragona achieving ISO 28000 certification – the 40th DP World facility to receive the independently audited award. The ISO 28000 standard sets out mechanisms and process to address security vulnerabilities at strategic and operational levels, as well as establishing... »
Chairman HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum