DP World has inaugurated the latest in a string of more than 100 freight forwarding offices across the world, marking a significant expansion aimed at supporting customers navigating the complexities of global trade.
Amidst increasing disruptions to global trade from climate change, geopolitics, and macroeconomic challenges, DP World is bolstering its commitment to customers through a strategic expansion. Already employing 1,000 staff, the global logistics giant aims to grow significantly over the next 12 months, contributing to its role in moving over 10 percent of global trade annually. Responding to disruptions, DP World focuses on building resilience into supply chains, offering an expanded freight forwarding initiative. With a shift away from the traditional asset-light model, the company emphasizes control and resilience, leveraging its comprehensive toolbox of services and proprietary digital technology. The Miami office marks the latest addition to DP World's extensive global network, reinforcing its position in the logistics and supply chain industry.
Beat Simon, Group Chief Commercial Officer, Logistics at DP World, said,
“Our expansion in freight forwarding complements our end-to-end supply chain solutions and capabilities. Our asset – appropriate approach is a step-change for the freight forwarding industry that puts customers in the driving seat with more visibility and control and giving them confidence to trade in today’s global market.
“As we continue to grow our freight forwarding footprint, we are building a network that will cover more than 90 percent of global trade. We are focused on densifying our network as we build a best-in-class, strong and resilient global capability.”
The growing service currently spans order and origin management, port handling and freight management for ocean and air, and at-destination services such as customs, drayage, logistics, last-mile delivery, deconsolidation and bonded warehousing services. Additionally, DP World offers a variety of value-add services including embedded trade finance, commodity-specific services, cars in containers, transload and advanced hubs and more.
This is all accessed through a single digital window that is backed by an integrated Global Services Centre that centralises back-end processes, made up of over 500 IT specialists. The advanced digital system means customers can track their goods in real time and easily manage their cargo journey.
Marco Nazzari, VP of Commercial Freight Forwarding at DP World, said,
“Our freight forwarding service uses our proprietary digital technology solutions to simplify global trade for our customers and give them more control. However, it’s not just our digital solutions that offer a next-gen freight forwarding service: our people are foundational to our customers’ success. We employ over 1,000 team members and will continue to grow.
“Leveraging an asset-appropriate approach, DP World utilises its digital tools, alongside the expertise and local know-how of its team, to make freight forwarding easier and more resilient from end to end.”
News Source: Emirates News Agency
