DP WORLD AND DUBAI AIRPORTS MARK SUCCESS IN MULTI-MODAL CARGO MOVEMENTS

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, May 29th 2011 [ME NewsWire]

DP World, UAE Region and Dubai Airports commended the successful establishment of direct and seamless cargo movements between Jebel Ali Port and Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International, saying it is a great business decision that will continue to contribute to the success of Dubai.

Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region, received a high level delegation led by Andrew Walsh, Vice President – Cargo and Logistics, Dubai Airports, at DP World Head Office in Jebel Ali.

The partnership between DP World and Dubai Airports is integral to the Dubai Logistics Corridor, which offers a sea-land-air transport link that is designed to deliver growth for all the parties involved, including Jafza and Dubai Customs. Customers benefit from single window e-clearance services, including customs, and slash transit time for their freight.

Commenting on the sea-air link that is central to the Dubai Logistics Corridor, Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region, said:

“We believe the integrated multi-modal cargo transport process created by the cooperation between DP World, UAE Region and Dubai Airports, as well as our free zone partners Jafza, is a logical step forward in Dubai’s continuous evolution as one of the finest trading hubs in the world. It brings together a sea-land-air logistics platform that delivers true value to our common customers and benefits the growth of Jebel Ali Port, DWC-Al Maktoum International and Jafza. We welcome this partnership.”

Andrew Walsh, Vice President – Cargo and Logistics, Dubai Airports, said:

“DP World, UAE Region has shown great leadership and provided invaluable support in successfully implementing this project, which connects the region’s premier airport and seaport. DP World, Dubai Airports and Dubai World Central have demonstrated to the world how business can flourish when all parties are in sync with each other and support one another. This is a great business decision that will continue to contribute to the success of Dubai.”

-ENDS-

About DP World

DP World is one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world, with 49 terminalsand 9 new developments and major expansions across 31 countries(1). Its dedicated, experienced and professional team of nearly 30,000 people serves customers in some of the most dynamic economies in the world.

DP World aims to enhance customers’ supply chain efficiency by effectively managing container, bulk and other terminal cargo.

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 16 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

(1) As of 11 May 2011

Photo Caption:

Image 1: (Left to right) Tariq Bin Khalifa, Director Account Management – General Cargo, DP World, UAE Region, Mohammed Ali Ahmed, Director - Strategic Planning & Business Support, DP World, UAE Region, Youssef Beydoun, Head of Cargo Control Authorities, Dubai Airports, Andrew Walsh, Vice President – Cargo and Logistics, Dubai Airports, Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region, Dirk Van Den Bosch, Chief Commercial Officer, DP World, UAE Region, Saeed Al Zari, Account Executive – Traders Cargo, DP World, UAE Region.

Contacts

DP World:

Natasha Bukhari

Global Corporate Communications Manager

DP World

Tel: +97156 6821699

Natasha.Bukhari@dpworld.com



Hasaad Communications:

Sanaa Maadad

Director, Media

Hasaad Communications

Tel: +97150 5522610

sana@hasaad.ae



Dubai Airports:

Zaigham Ali

Officer, Press Relations & Communications

Marketing & Corporate Communications

Tel: +97150 2455681

Zaigham.mirza@dubaiairports.ae