Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26 March 2013:- The President of Mozambique, HE Armando Emilio Guebuza recently visited DP World flagship Jebel Ali Port where he was received by Chairman HE Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem and briefed on the supply chain capabilities that have made the port the premier gateway to the entire region and a reliable contributor to the national economy.
The meeting was attended by senior DP World officials including Vice Chairman HE Jamal Majid Bin Thaniah, Group Chief Executive Officer Mohammed Sharaf, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, UAE Region, Mohammed Al Muallem and Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Africa Region, Joost Kruijning, among others.
During their tour of Jebel Ali Port, President Guebuza and his high-level delegation inspected the technology-driven efficiencies that support the gateway facility, a model replicated at DP World Maputo, which serves as the gateway to southern Africa's vast hinterland, including Botswana, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Swaziland and South Africa's Gauteng Province.
HE Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman, DP World, said:
"DP World is honoured to welcome His Excellency Armando Emilio Guebuza, the President of Mozambique, to Jebel Ali Port. Efficient infrastructure both leads and drives economic sustainability, and both Jebel Ali and Maputo Port are good examples of this. Mozambique has an exciting future and we are committed to contributing even further to improving supply chain efficiency and supporting the expansion of Mozambique's economy."
According to Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC), in the last two years the Port of Maputo experienced a 50% rise in the amount of cargo handled, going from 10 million tons in 2010 to 15 million in 2012. MPDC says it aims to grow to 17 million tons in 2013 and to reach 40 million tons by 2020.
DP World holds a 30-year concession to operate the container terminal at the port until 2033, with an option to extend for a further 10 years.
About DP World
DP World operates over 60 terminals across six continents(1), with container handling generating around 80% of its revenue. In addition, the company currently has 11 new developments and major expansions underway in 9 countries.
DP World aims to enhance customers' supply chain efficiency by effectively managing container, bulk and other terminal cargo. Its dedicated, experienced and professional team of more than 30,000 people serves customers in some of the most dynamic economies in the world.
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 18 consecutive years.
In 2012, DP World handled more than 56 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 markets, including India, Africa, Europe and the Middle East, capacity is expected to rise to around 103 million TEU by 2020, in line with market demand.
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(1) As of February 2013. Includes non-container terminals.
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