DP World receives National Logistics Excellence Award for being the “Best Port Service Provider” in India.
The Award was organized by DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government
of India
DP World was also recognized as one of the “Best Rail Freight Service Providers” in
India
Mumbai, 24 June 2022: DP World has been awarded the National Logistics
Excellence Award 2021 for “Best Port Service Provider” in India and recognised as
one of the “Best Rail Freight Service Providers” in the country for its innovations and
transformative initiatives. The awards, launched in July 2021 and in their first edition
this year, are organized by the Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal
Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, and recognize change-makers in
the logistics industry that demonstrate high levels of excellence and employ best
practices.
The awards ceremony was attended by Shri Piyush Goyal, the Hon’ble Minister of
Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and Textiles;
Shri Som Prakash, Hon’ble Minister of State for Industry; and Smt. Anupriya Patel,
Hon'ble Minister of State for Commerce. DP World representatives accepted the
award from Shri Piyush Goyal at a special ceremony hosted in New Delhi on 23 rd
June 2022.
Commenting on this occasion, Mr Rizwan Soomar, CEO & MD, DP World
Subcontinent said, “DP World is honoured to be awarded the ‘Best Port Service
Provider’ in the country and recognised as one of the best rail freight service
providers in India by DPIIT. I congratulate our on-ground project teams for
supporting and living our vision for sustained excellence. We will continue to develop
and implement strategies that help us set new, higher-quality benchmarks for all
stakeholders. DP World is committed to building a smarter, fairer, and greener trade
ecosystem through cutting-edge digital solutions and infrastructure that opens new
markets, with sustainability at the heart of our strategy.”
DP World is one of the largest logistics companies in India, with a global network
spanning 78 countries across six continents. With five state-of-the-art container
terminals, DP World serves a third of India’s EXIM container market with a total
installed handling capacity of 6 million TEUs per annum. It was the first company in
the ports sector in India to set up a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with the
Government of India under which DP World Nhava Sheva was established. DP
World also has a partnership with the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund
(NIIF) to invest US$3 billion in the development of India’s logistics sector.
About DP World
We are the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain logistics,
enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Our comprehensive range of products
and services covers every link of the integrated supply chain – from maritime and
inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks as well as technology-driven
customer solutions.
We deliver these services through an interconnected global network of 295 business
units in 78 countries across six continents, with a significant presence both in high-
growth and mature markets. Wherever we operate, we integrate sustainability and
responsible corporate citizenship into our activities, striving for a positive contribution
to the economies and communities where we live and work.
Our dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 97,657 from 158
nationalities are committed to delivering unrivalled value to our customers and
partners. We do this by focusing on mutually beneficial relationships – with
governments, shippers, traders, and other stakeholders along the global supply
chain – relationships built on a foundation of mutual trust and enduring partnership.
We think ahead, anticipate change and deploy industry-leading digital technology to
further broaden our vision to disrupt world trade and create the smartest, most
efficient and innovative solutions, while ensuring a positive and sustainable impact
on economies, societies and our planet.
