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DP World wins Seatrade Global Performer 2008 award

  • United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, April 23 - 2008 at 08:05
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Global marine terminal operator DP World has won the prestigious Seatrade Global Performer 2008 award, presented by Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal to DP World Vice Chairman Jamal Majid Bin Thaniah at a ceremony at the Guildhall, City of London.

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  • Jamal Majid Bin Thaniah, DP World Vice Chairman and Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal.
    Jamal Majid Bin Thaniah, DP World Vice Chairman and Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal.
While the Seatrade awards have been running for twenty years, the Seatrade Global Performer award is new for 2008, awarded to the company or organisation that has made a major contribution to the global shipping industry.

On receiving the award from Princess Anne, Jamal Majid Bin Thaniah said, "We are delighted to be recognised by Seatrade and the international maritime community and honoured to be the first company to win this new and exciting award.

"DP World is currently one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world, having seen tremendous growth over the last few years. This is testament to our management and staff around the world whose invaluable contribution has allowed us to become a leader within our industry."


The Seatrade Awards celebrate, recognise and reward innovation and success within the international maritime industry. The awards are judged by an independent panel of industry leaders from across the international maritime industry. The panel is chaired by Efthimios Mitropoulos, Secretary-General, International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
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About DP World

DP World is one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world, with 43 terminals and 13 new developments across 28 countries[1]. Its dedicated, experienced and professional team of nearly 30,000 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 operations in Dubai - Port Rashid and Jebel Ali. Jebel Ali has been voted "Best Seaport in the Middle East" for 13 consecutive years. DP World's international achievements were recognised in 2006, when Lloyd's List's awarded it the prestigious Port Operator of the Year Award.

In 2007, DP World handled more than 43.3 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container units) across its portfolio from the Americas to Asia - an increase of 18% on 2006. It has global capacity of more than 48 million TEU, which is set to increase significantly in coming years with a committed pipeline of expansion and development projects in key growth markets, including India, China and the Middle East. Capacity will rise to around 90 million TEU by 2017.

[1] As at 17 February 2008

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