DP World, UAE Region hosts grand gala to celebrate true spirit of partnership with its customers
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, - Sunday, May 8th 2011 [ME NewsWire]
The UAE’s continued investment in human resources, education, healthcare and other areas of social infrastructure underpin the stability and all-round growth of the country and its businesses, said His Excellency Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman, DP World.
Addressing the Annual Grand Gala Dinner hosted by DP World, UAE Region for its stakeholders, partners and clients from the supply chain industry last Wednesday (May 4), he also stressed that the true spirit of partnership forged between DP World and its customers over the years is the cornerstone of their collective success.
Over 550 guests including top level executives and representatives from shipping lines, freight forwarding companies, traders and other logistics operators, were welcomed by Mr Bin Sulayem and other senior DP World officials, including Jamal Majid Bin Thaniah, Group Chief Executive officer Ports & Freezone World, Vice Chairman, DP World, Mohammed Sharaf, CEO, DP World, and Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region. Also attending the event were senior officials from Economic Zones World and Dubai Customs.
HE Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman, DP World, said:
“The UAE, under its wise leadership, has recorded remarkable all-round development because of sustained investment in social infrastructure fields like human resources, education and healthcare. This social evolution has kept pace with the UAE’s achievements on the economic front, giving the nation long term stability and growth. This has also contributed to the success of DP World both at home and internationally.
“DP World’s achievements during 2010 despite the global uncertainties were made possible by the tremendous support we received from our customers. It is a reflection of the true spirit of partnership between us forged over the years forming the cornerstone of our collective success.”
Jamal Majid Bin Thaniah, Group CEO, Dubai World and Joint Vice Chairman, DP World, said:
“The growth of trade has always had challenges. However, as DP World proved in 2010, it is possible to overcome them through operational efficiencies. At DP World we take our responsibilities seriously when it comes to providing and sustaining the best environment for our business partners to benefit from. This customer-centric focus will continue to drive our relationship, today and in future.”
Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region, said:
“As the leading container port operator in the region, DP World, UAE Region strives to continuously upgrade its facilities to better serve its port users. The sophisticated gate automation systems and other technology-driven innovations we introduced have already delivered measurable benefits to our customers. We’ll continue to play a pivotal role in engaging and enabling Dubai’s trading community in every possible way.”
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About DP World
DP World is one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world, with 49 terminal sand 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 around 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 92 million TEU by 2020, in line with market demand.
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(1) As of 11 February 2011
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