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New report reveals 92% of industry leaders prioritize regional trade strategies in response to global disruptions

Seasoned industry leader joins DP World Americas to drive innovation and growth in freight forwarding operations

New container services at Vancouver, Prince Rupert, and Saint John enhance trade resilience, connecting Asia, Europe, and North America with improved reliability and efficiency.

DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, has reinforced the Port of Callao’s reputation as the leading maritime gateway on the Pacific West Coast by welcoming the Kota Eagle, one of Pacific International Lines’ (PIL) largest and most advanced container ships. Measuring over 335 meters in length, the vessel is powered entirely by Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), a cleaner and more environmentally friendly alternative to conventional maritime fuels.

DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, will be significantly expanding its freight forwarding footprint in Brazil over the next two years. The company plans to open six new offices by 2026, underscoring its commitment to enhancing end-to-end supply chain solutions across Latin America.

DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, has announced the appointment of Brittany Caskey as Senior Vice President of Commercial Logistics for the Americas, effective December 30, 2024. With nearly two decades of leadership in logistics and supply chain management, Caskey brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in driving strategic growth and commercial excellence.

DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, has teamed up with Banco del Pacífico and Mastercard to launch the DP World Business Credit Card in Ecuador. The DP World Business Credit Card is designed to support executives and corporate clients in the logistics and ports and terminals sectors.

DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, today announced a donation of $100,000 to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund to support disaster response and rebuilding efforts following the devastation caused in Western North Carolina by Hurricane Helene.

DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, has bolstered its freight forwarding operations across the Americas with the appointment of two senior leaders. The company welcomes Philip Blumenthal as Senior Director of Ocean Freight and Peter Dyeremose as Senior Director of Air Freight. These strategic hires reflect DP World's commitment to driving robust growth in its freight forwarding services across the region.

DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, announces the opening of its new freight forwarding office in Panama City, Panama. This office is the latest addition to DP World’s growing network in Latin America, further bolstering its capacity to provide seamless, end-to-end supply chain solutions to businesses across the region.

DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, announces the opening of a new freight forwarding office in Bogotá, Colombia. The new location expands DP World’s presence across the Americas, complementing existing operations in Ecuador and Peru and reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering end-to-end logistics solutions.

DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, has appointed David D'Annunzio as Global Vice President – Vertical Lead, Automotive. D'Annunzio will oversee the strategic development of DP World's automotive business, helping to expand the company’s presence across the industry.

DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, has joined the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Northeast Chapter in Monterrey, Mexico. This strategic alliance underscores DP World's commitment to enhancing bilateral trade and expanding business opportunities between the two nations.

DP World has completed a major $400 million expansion project at the Port of Callao in Peru, boosting container handling capacity at the South Terminal by 80% and solidifying Callao’s position as the key gateway for global trade on the west coast of South America.

DP World’s Beyond Boundaries Initiative, aimed at empowering communities through improved access to cricket, arrived in North America for the first time today. The smart logistics provider has now used its global network to deliver 2,000 kits to grassroots organisations across four countries on three continents via eight repurposed shipping containers.

DP World, a global leader in supply chain solutions, is making significant investments in its port terminals in Peru and Ecuador to enhance capacity and operational efficiency, reinforcing its strategic vision for Latin America and providing additional trade opportunities for its customers.

As the global supply chain grapples with increasingly complex challenges – rising costs, port congestion, and geopolitical unrest in shipping routes like the Red Sea – DP World is leveraging its global network of ports and terminals to ensure that customer supply chains remain resilient against disruption.

Demonstrating its prowess in the global logistics sector, DP World has successfully coordinated the delivery of four monorail cars from the United Kingdom (UK) that will serve as critical pieces of an advanced public transportation project in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. This operation highlights the company's ability to ensure the seamless transportation of goods of all scale and complexity across continents, contributing to an important transportation project aimed at reducing congestion in one of the Caribbean’s most dynamic cities.

DP World, a global leader in logistics and trade solutions, announces that it has appointed Carlos Merino as CEO of DP World in Peru. The appointment expands Merino’s current role as CEO of DP World Ecuador, as he will now lead DP World’s operations in both countries.

Unifeeder Group, an integrated and core part of DP World Marine Services, has launched a new direct service connecting four ports in Colombia and the port of Manzanillo in Panama, adding a new layer of flexibility to export customers, such as fruit producers in the Americas region. The service will be managed by Unifeeder Group, one of the leading multi-regional feeder and container operators in the world.

In a significant step towards sustainable maritime operations, DP World welcomed the CMA CGM BAHIA, a container vessel powered liquefied natural gas (LNG), into the Port of Santos, Brazil, on January 22, 2024. This marks the first arrival of a container vessel fuelled by LNG at the port, heralding a new era of eco-friendly maritime transport.

Despite geopolitical uncertainty and economic challenges, North American businesses are not just surviving, but thriving, according to compelling new research from Economist Impact and DP World. Their secret? A bold embrace of technology, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), to reconfigure their supply chains.

In a landmark achievement for Peru’s maritime industry, DP World has set a new record by handling 1.64 million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit, or one 20-foot container) at the South Pier of the Port of Callao in 2023. This marks an 11% increase in annual container volume over 2022, underscoring DP World’s role as the key operator of the South Pier.

DP World, a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, announces the appointment of Carla Montenegro as Vice President of Freight Forwarding - Commercial for the Americas region. Montenegro will be responsible for aligning commercial activities with DP World’s global freight forwarding strategy, executing the regional commercial strategy, developing trade lane opportunities, and managing customer relationships across the region.

DP World, a global logistics and trade solutions leader, is pleased to announce a five-year management contract with Canpotex for operations at their terminal in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Earlier this week, DP World in Posorja, Ecuador welcomed the first of three key service routes for Maersk. Maersk recently announced that beginning in January 2024, it would reroute three service routes from the Port of Guayaquil to the deep-water terminal at the Port of Posorja.

Growing demand for electric vehicles is reshaping manufacturing supply chains, according to a new report by DP World and Canary Media’s Canary Creative. “Navigating the Opportunities and Challenges of an Electric Vehicle-Centric Manufacturing Supply Chain” offers an analysis of the rapidly evolving landscape of the automotive industry as it transitions towards electric vehicles (EVs).

DP World, a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, announces the appointment of Sarah Mouriño as Senior Director of Sustainability for the Americas region. Mouriño will lead the development of DP World Americas’ sustainability strategy, focusing on integrating its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.

DP World, a global leader in end-to-end supply chain solutions, announces its first export operations at its new air cargo logistics hub in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The new facility, which was announced earlier this year, enhances the Dominican Republic’s position as the largest trade and logistics center in the Caribbean.

DP World, a global provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, has taken a significant step towards its goal of achieving 100% carbon neutrality by 2030 through a new partnership with a Peruvian energy provider, Enel Peru. Through this alliance, DP World will receive its first international I-REC Standard certificate verifying that starting in 2023, the company will be able to use 100% renewable energy to power its operations.

DP World, a global leader in supply chain solutions has reinforced its commitment to the global automotive industry with the acquisition of CFR Rinkens, a specialized logistics service provider headquartered in Long Beach, California.

In recognition of its operational excellence and significant contributions to the local community, DP World Dominicana has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2023 AAPA-CIP Port Industry Award of Excellence in the port infrastructure development category. The award, presented by the Secretariat of the Inter-American Committee on Ports (CIP) of the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Latin American Delegation of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA), highlights the company’s role in making substantial contributions through comprehensive port development initiatives.

In a groundbreaking moment for South American trade, DP World welcomed the mammoth CMA-CGM Alexander Von Humboldt ship from the CMA-CGM shipping line to its port facilities in Callao, Peru and Posorja, Ecuador earlier this month. At nearly 400m in length and with 186,000 tons of capacity, the vessel is the largest container vessel to dock in either nation’s waters, highlighting the role of DP World’s terminals in enabling efficient, sustainable regional trade and the West Coast of South America’s growth as a global trade hub.

Morten Johansen, executive vice president Americas, DP World, a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, has been accepted into the Forbes Business Council, an invitation-only community for world-class CEOs and business leaders.

The pressure to align with environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles has become a top concern in global supply chain management, according to a new survey-driven report by DP World and Supply Chain Dive’s studioID.

Brian Enright, chief executive officer of DP World Americas, a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, has been accepted into the Forbes Business Council, an invitation-only community for world-class CEOs and business leaders.

DP World, a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, and Cemex’s circular waste management business, Regenera, have signed an agreement to enhance sustainable waste management in the Dominican Republic. Per the agreement, Regenera will convert waste tires from DP World’s operations into an eco-friendly substitute for fossil fuels, effectively eliminating methane emissions from conventional waste landfilling practices.

DP World, a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, announces that it has appointed Terry Donohoe as Vice President of Freight Forwarding for the Americas. Donohoe will be responsible for establishing and implementing the Americas' freight forwarding strategy and service offerings while working to seamlessly integrate these capabilities into the broader DP World global supply chain network.

As the world's supply chain becomes increasingly focused on the rising adoption of clean energy and other green technologies, a new survey-driven report by DP World and Canary Media’s Canary Creative highlights the critical importance of ensuring the sustainability, resilience, and efficiency of global supply chains.

DP World, a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, announces the appointment of Douglas Smith as Chief Executive Officer of DP World’s operations in Canada. Smith will be responsible for executing DP World’s vision in Canada, leading the company’s portfolio of operations, and driving efficient, sustainable end-to-end supply chain solutions for customers across North America.

DP World and Grupo Puntacana today announced a joint effort to develop a new air cargo logistics hub in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, boosting the country's position as the largest trade and logistics center in the Caribbean.

DP World is planning to invest USD $38 million in 2023 to expand and modernize its facilities located on the left bank of Brazil’s Port of Santos. The port is one of the largest and most modern private multipurpose port terminals in the country.

With global interest in sustainability rising across the consumer and industrial supply chain, DP World, a leading global end-to-end logistics solutions provider, today inaugurated two state-of-the-art Super Post Panamax (STS) cranes at its Lirquén, Chile terminal. The two new cranes, powered by renewable energy, will help increase port productivity by 30 percent and reduce the operational carbon footprint by 11 percent while accelerating the company’s efficiency and growth at one of the main terminals in the Biobío Region.