More teus to enhance cargo flexibility
DP World has acquired 47,000 teu, marking its first purchase of containers branded and registered in its own name. With this acquisition, the company aims to increase cargo capacity, providing customers with enhanced flexibility and availability, especially during periods of high demand or unexpected disruptions. The new containers will help improve delivery schedules, reduce delays and strengthen the resilience of supply chains.
As part of DP World's fleet renewal strategy, the investment in a younger fleet is expected to reduce operating costs, which will benefit customers by ensuring reliable, cost-effective services.
Ganesh Raj, global COO of marine services at DP World, emphasised that this expansion will enable customers to access necessary capacity while ensuring efficient goods movement through DP World's multimodal logistics network. The containers will also be transported using fuel-efficient methods, aligning with DP World's sustainability goals. (pb)