Chairman Sultan Bin Sulayem underlines close links through Rotterdam development projectDubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, January 10th 2012 [ME NewsWire]
Her Majesty Queen Beatrix Wilhemina Armgard of the Netherlands accompanied by HE Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman, DP World, visited yesterday (January 9), the flagship Jebel Ali Port in Dubai, as part of her state visit to the UAE.
They discussed the expanding investment and trade relations binding the UAE and the Netherlands, where DP World is developing a new container terminal at Maasvlakte 2 at the Port of Rotterdam in partnership with four shipping lines and the Port of Rotterdam.
The royal delegation included HRH the Heir Apparent, Willem-Alexander, Prince of Orange, HRH Princess Maxima, HE Gerard Michels, the Dutch Ambassador to the UAE accompanied by HE Reem Al Hashimi, UAE Minister of State.
The delegation was received by Mr. Bin Sulayem and HE Jamal Majid Bin Thaniah, Group CEO, Port & Free Zone World, and Vice Chairman, DP World,Mohammed Sharaf, Chief Executive Officer, DP World, Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region and other DP World officials.
The Queen inspected the flagship port’s state of the art facilities and was briefed on the gate automation and other initiatives taken by DP World to constantly improve operational efficiencies.
HE Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman, DP World, said:
“DP World is privileged and honoured to welcome Her Majesty Queen Beatrix Wilhemina Armgard and members of the royal delegation to Jebel Ali Port. The UAE and the Netherlands have enjoyed enduring two-way trade flow for decades and we believe that DP World’s partnership with the Port of Rotterdam in the Maasvlakte 2 project will further enhance these bilateral relations.”
Mohammed Sharaf, Chief Executive Officer, DP World, said:
“The Maasvlakte 2 development will bring the very best in marine terminal operations to the community in Rotterdam Port. We believe that our global experience and expertise will contribute significantly to the benefit of all stakeholders in the project. DP World looks forward to working with its consortium partners to make this a successful addition to the Port of Rotterdam.”
Under a concession signed in 2007, the consortium consisting of DP World, Mitsui OSK Lines, Hyundai Merchant Marine, Neptune Orient Lines and CMA CGM will equip and operate the first terminal in the Maasvalakte 2 development at the Port of Rotterdam.
The DP World terminal will have a 1900-metre long deep sea quay with a depth of 20 metres, capable of handling next-generation mega container vessels. In addition, it will have a 550-metre quay for inland shipping and feeder vessels.
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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 11 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 100 million TEU by 2020, in line with market demand.
www.dpworld.com
Photo Caption:
Image 1: Her Majesty Queen Beatrix Wilhemina Armgard of the Netherlands, HRH the Heir Apparent, Willem-Alexander, Prince of Orange, HRH Princess Maxima, accompanied by HE Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman, DP World, HE Reem Al Hashimi, UAE Minister of State, HE Jamal Majid Bin Thaniah, Group CEO, Port & Free Zone World, and Vice Chairman, DP World, and Mohammed Sharaf, Chief Executive Officer, DPWorld.
Image 2: Her Majesty Queen Beatrix Wilhemina Armgard of the Netherlands being briefed on the development of Jebel Ali Port by HE Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman, DP World.
(1) As of December 2011. Includes non-container terminals
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