DP World’s Nhava Sheva and P&O Maritime Services also scoop top awards for green initiatives and offshore services
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, - Tuesday, October 18th 2011 [ME NewsWire]
DP World, UAE Region has won the prestigious Container Terminal Operator Award for a third consecutive year at the annual Seatrade Middle East & Indian Subcontinent Awards last night.
The leading regional marine terminal operator’s all-round operational excellence, throughput performance, efficient automation systems and other sustainable value added services delivered at its terminal facilities helped it secure the premier maritime award.
Global port operator DP World was also the recipient of two more awards last night. Its Nhava Sheva Terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Mumbai won the Environmental Protection Award for its impressive green initiatives in environment management and energy conservation, while DP World’s P&O Maritime Services won the Marine and Offshore Services Award.
The Container Terminal Operator Award was received by Rashid Abdulla, Chief Operating Officer, DP World, UAE Region, from Jorn Hinge, Chief Executive Officer and President, United Arab Shipping Company (S.A.G) (UASC) at a ceremony hosted at the Atlantis Hotel in Dubai.
Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region, said:
“We are honoured to receive the coveted Container Terminal Operator Award three years in a row and consider it as recognition of the collective efforts of our dedicated team. We will continue to play a frontline role in the growth of the container terminal industry in the region, not just with our operational and cost efficiencies but by providing enhanced supply chain solutions for long-term sustainability.”
Anil Singh, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP World Subcontinent Region, said:
"Being recognised for our efforts in environmental protection is a matter of great pride since it goes to show that sustainability can go hand in hand with commercial viability. The container industry has a great responsibility to ensure we push forward sustainable development and DP World is committed to improving the communities it operates in by adopting such practices in its operations worldwide.”
Andrew King, CEO, P&O Maritime Servicessaid:
“We are delighted to win this prestigious award. It is wonderful recognition of the work the team is doing for our customers in the region. We will continue to work hard to earn their support into the future.”
More than 750 of the leading maritime industry professionals attended the Seatrade Awards gala.
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About DP World
DP World operates more than 60 terminals across six continents(1), with container handling generating around 80% of its revenue. In addition, the company currently has 10 new developments and major expansions underway in 10 countries.
DP World aims to enhance customers’ supply chain efficiency by effectively managing container, bulk and other terminal cargo. Its dedicated, experienced and professional team of nearly 30,000 people serves customers in some of the most dynamic economies in the world.
The company constantly invests in terminal infrastructure, facilities and people, working closely with customers and business partners to provide quality services today and tomorrow, when and where customers need them.
In taking this customer-centric approach, DP World is building on the established relationships and superior level of service demonstrated at its flagship Jebel Ali facility in Dubai, which has been voted “Best Seaport in the Middle East” for 17 consecutive years.
In 2010, DP World handled nearly 50 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container units) across its portfolio from the Americas to Asia. With a pipeline of expansion and development projects in key growth markets, including India, China and the Middle East, capacity is expected to rise to around 95 million TEU by 2020, in line with market demand.
www.dpworld.com
Photo Caption:
Image 1:Rashid Abdulla, Chief Operating Officer, DP World, UAE Region, receiving the award from Jorn Hinge, Chief Executive Officer and President, United Arab Shipping Company atthe Seatrade Middle East & Indian Subcontinent Awards(Left). On the right is Andrew Callaghan, Managing Director, Asia and Global Sales Director, Seatrade.
(1) As of September 2011. Includes non-container terminals
Contacts
Natasha Bukhari
Global Corporate Communications Manager
DP World
Tel: +97156 6821699
Natasha.Bukhari@dpworld.com
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