DP World has inaugurated 51 new freight forwarding offices across Asia Pacific, bringing its active trading office global total to 161.
The move is aimed to solidifying its position as an end-to-end supply chain solutions provider, the company said in a statement.
“Global trade is in the midst of an unprecedented era of flux in the face of growing geopolitical and economic uncertainty,” said CEO & Managing Director Asia Pacific, Glen Hilton. “We have an opportunity to help businesses navigate increasingly complex supply chains, as they seek enhanced market access and streamlined but resilient logistics from factory floor to customer door. With our expanded regional freight forwarding network backed by decades of experience in managing ports and terminals, our customers can count on us to support them in achieving their growth ambitions.”
In addition to managing the flow of trade through its ports and terminals, DP World is now in a stronger position to offer a more comprehensive suite of logistics services, and greater flexibility in meeting client needs across various sectors. In cities where the company already operates a port or terminal facility, this expanded presence allows customers to tap into the existing network, for a more seamless flow of goods.
The full range of logistics services, include order and origin management, port handling and freight management for ocean and air, as well as at-destination services such as customs clearance and bonded warehousing services. The company also offers a variety of value-added services including embedded trade finance, commodity-specific services, cars in containers, transload and advanced hubs and more.
Beyond widening its APAC freight forwarding network, DP World has also recently:
• Invested $50 million (USD) to develop DP World Busan Logistics Centre in Busan New Port.
• Acquired Savan Logistics, operator of Savannakhet dry port located in Laos’ first special economic zone.
• Introduced a daily rail service connecting Sydney’s Port Botany to Yennora Intermodal Terminal.
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