Dubai’s largest port operator, DP World has been recognized at the eighth annual Maritime Standard Awards, for the entity’s efforts in facilitating uninterrupted trade flow solidifying its status regionally and globally.
DP World was awarded the Terminal Operator of the Year and the Technology/Innovations accolades at the event, which was held under the patronage of Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman Emirates Airline and Group.
The accolades reflect the entity’s long-standing commitment to innovation, its forward-thinking approach and its advancements in efficiency and productivity. The prestigious awards were received by Mr. Esam Khoori, Executive Director-Container Terminals, DP World UAE and Mr. Ibrahim Al Najjar, Director IT, DP World UAE respectively in the presence of industry leaders.
Abdulla bin Damithan CEO & MD DP World – UAE & Jafza
“It is encouraging to gain recognition for our role in providing the region with productive, efficient and safe trade channels and platforms. The awards are testimony to our integrated logistics model that is based on a unique holistic system. At DP World, we believe in ‘change what’s possible. Our efforts are proof of our commitment to this goal. To ensure that we meet the requirements of the dynamic market and our customers, we strive continually to enhance our core competencies. Hence, we are always encouraging our teams to utilize the power of digital technology and automation to enhance delivery and results for customers.”
DP World is well-known for its all-around excellence in handling container, bulk, specialist or general cargo, maintaining the highest standards of operational cost efficiencies, ensuring streamlined automation systems, digital innovation and sustainable operations, workforce protection and improved customer service delivery.
The entity’s container terminals in Jebel Ali Port boast a total capacity of 22.4 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU). The container throughput year-on-year is testimony to their rapid progress with the Jebel Ali Port handling 6.9 million TEU in H1 2021.
DP World’s key projects that have revolutionized operations include Cargoes TOS+, a cloud-based Terminal Operating System (TOS) and Boxbay, its intelligent High Bay Storage (HBS) system. Recently, the entity also introduced a new fleet of Autonomous Internal Terminal Vehicles (AITVs) at Jebel Ali Port and ZODIAC, its fully-automated terminal operating system (TOS) in Container Terminal 3.
In line with its commitment to support the industry, DP World sponsored the Maritime Standard Excellence Award, which was handed over by Mr. Damithan to Mr. Omar bin Talal Hariri, President of the Saudi Ports Authority.
