DP World's P&O Maritime Services expands into Middle East

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About P & O Maritime Services

P&O Maritime Service's primary operations are in government shipping services, cargo and defence sectors.

P&O Maritime Services currently has operations around Australia, as well as in Papua New Guinea, Ireland, Singapore and Argentina. Among its major clients are the Australian Government Antarctic Division, the Department of Defence, Australian Customs Service, CSIRO, The Irish Marine Institute, Xstrata, Fugro, Ok Tedi and others. P&O Maritime Service's defence business in Australia is operated through Defence Maritime Services Pty Ltd, a 50% owned joint venture.

P&O Maritime Services is part of DP World.

About DP World

DP World is one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world, with 44 terminals and 13 new developments across 28 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 14 consecutive years.

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 54 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.