Sokhna, Egypt, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 3, 2011:- Capt Ossama Al Sharif, Executive Chairman - DP World Sokhna, announced that DP World Sokhna, after a short suspension, has resumed all its operations in the Port including Customs, Quality Control Agency, Port Authority & Police.
He has also highlighted that all port employees, including the expatriates were always available since the start and throughout the crisis.
Capt Ossama Al Sharif, is encouraging all port customers to resume their activities as usual. Hence DP World Sokhna becomes the first Egyptian Port to resume full operations during and after these difficult times.
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About DP World
DP World is one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world, with 49 terminals and 10 new developments and major expansions across 31 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 16 consecutive years.
In 2010, DP World handled 50 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container units) across its portfolio from the Americas to Asia. With a pipeline of expansion and development projects in key growth markets, including India, China and the Middle East, capacity is expected to rise to around 92 million TEU by 2020, in line with market demand.
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(1) As of 25 January 2011
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