Dubai World Ports … a strategic expansion and investment march in India

Dubai, April 19 / WAM / Dubai Ports World Ports played a pivotal role in developing the infrastructure for maritime transport and logistical capabilities in India, to establish its position as an oasis of the most prominent international operators in the ports sector in India, consuming approximately 26% of the container shipping sector.
The Dubai World Ports trip in India began in 1997 when it became the first ports partner in the country in the country with the opening of the Nava Shiva container station in Mumbai; This strategic investment contributed to the treatment of supply chain saves and improving export efficiency in one of the most crowded trade corridors in India.
In 2005, Dubai International Ports signed an agreement with the Kushin Port Authority in Kerala State to develop the International Container Station in “Valredadam” with an investment of about 243 million dollars, to form the preferred gateway to the southern India market; It greatly strengthened the ability to ship in that region, and the country’s maritime connection with the Middle East, the Far East, and Southeast Asia and Africa.
The year 2013 witnessed a strengthening of operational capabilities in Mumbai by signing a franchise contract with the Jawaher Lal Nehru’s port to expand the station and operate a 330 -meter berth, an additional capacity of 800 thousand stereotypes annually, with an investment of $ 200 million, and the opening was in 2015.
Dubai World Ports in 2018 acquired an internal logistical services company working in the transfer of containers, storage and distribution, and in February 2023, a concession agreement with the “Dindial” port in Gujarat was signed to develop and operate a new container station in “Tuna-Takra”, near the Port of Kandla, with an investment of $ 510 million |.
During the “Gujarat International Summit” in January 2024, Dubai World Ports signed five memoranda of understanding with the Gujarat State government with a total value of $ 3 billion.
Initiatives include the establishment of private economic areas, new container stations, and advanced logistical centers in major cities such as Mondra, Port Blav, and Ahmedabad.
Dubai World Ports currently occupy five container stations in India, two in Mumbai, and one in Mondra, Cochin and Chennai, with a total capacity of about 6 million stereotypes, and with the addition of Tuna Tikra, the total ability of the group will rise to 8.19 million stereotypes.
In addition to its operations in the ports, Dubai World Ports Manage 3 Free Trade Storage areas, 5 million square feet of storage spaces, 5 container shipping stations, and a quick logistical network that has advanced experience in the field of cargo shipping and is one of the largest special rail charging companies in India; It has more than 16 thousand containers, and 7 internal railway stations throughout the country.
These facilities are part of an integrated system that provides smooth logistical solutions, which enhances the commercial competitiveness of Indian companies.
Dubai Ports Group “DPDDDDD” announced this month that the start of the “Mart Spices”, the global market that connects the business of companies to each other, and provides a global trade platform for the Indian manufacturers and exporters, enables them to reach global markets.
The “Mart Spices” extends over an area of ​​2.7 million square feet, and will be a major commercial center for micro, small and medium -sized Indian companies, and it features a strategic location in the Jabal Ali Free Zone “Jafza”; It is only 11 kilometers from the port of Jebel Ali and 15 kilometers from Al Maktoum International Airport, which is close to the Union Train Network, providing Indian companies smoothly to a multi -style logistical network.
DP World supports the “Made in India” initiative by facilitating the access of Indian products to global markets, reducing logistical costs through the integrated supply chain corridors it provides, and also contributes to reducing carbon emissions through smart cargo centers backed by digital transformation, and adopting environmentally friendly techniques in their operations.
Sultan bin Salim, Chairman and CEO of Dubai Ports World Group, stressed that India represents a pivotal strategic market in the company’s expansion plans in the world, and that its investments there reflect a long -term commitment to contribute to the development of the maritime and logistical transport sector.

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