DP World to invest in new terminal at Tianjin, China

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TEU = twenty foot equivalent unit. This is a standard size of a container and is a common measure of capacity in the container industry.

DP World is one of the top three marine terminal operators in the world and has the widest network of any, with 52 terminals spanning 30 countries and five continents. It provides quality services designed to enhance customers_ supply chain efficiency, including bringing together container and other terminals, free zones, logistics facilities, infrastructure developments and consultancy service where these services add value for customers.

DP World invests in the infrastructure, facilities and people at its operations to further enhance the customer’s experience and satisfaction, and increase trade. It also invests ahead of demand, working closely with customers and business partners to ensure capacity and services are in place when customers need them.

In taking this customer-centric approach, DP World is building on the relationships with customers and superior level of service established at its flagship operation in Dubai, Port Rashid and Jebel Ali, which has been voted 'Best Seaport in the Middle East' for 12 consecutive years.

DP World’s international achievements were recognised in 2006, when DP World won Lloyd’s List’s prestigious Port Operator of the Year Award.

In 2005, the terminals operated by DP World handled around 13 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container units) across ports from the Americas to Asia. Significant expansion is underway in key markets around the world, including in India, China and the Middle East.

With the recent acquisition of P&O, DP World has a global capacity of 50 million TEU and a dedicated, experienced and professional team of 30,000 people providing services in some of the most dynamic economies in the world.