DP World Expands Global Operations With India Investment, Morocco Fresh Produce Service and Syria Port Launch

DP World Commits $5 Billion to India's Maritime Infrastructure

At India Maritime Week 2025, DP World announced their pledge of $5 billion towards infrastructure development in India, building on their 30+ years of operations here that have already invested $3 billion. This announcement took place Thursday in Mumbai alongside five Memoranda of Association being signed with Shri Sarbananda Sonowal - Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways

Investments by DP World aim to strengthen India's supply chain network, advance multimodal connectivity and elevate India's position in international trade. According to Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, these new investments together with strategic partnerships demonstrate their dedication towards furthering India's maritime and logistics industry - initiatives align with India's national priorities including PM Gati Shakti, Sagarmala and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.

At India Maritime Week, five agreements were inked that cover green coastal shipping, shipbuilding and ship repair contracts, skill development initiatives and advanced freight mobility. Key partnerships include an MoU between Unifeeder and Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited to advance green coastal shipping; and an agreement between Cochin Shipyard Limited and Drydocks World to expand the International Ship Repair Facility in Kochi. Deendayal Port Authority, DP World and Nevomo recently collaborated to implement an impressive technology initiative: designing and installing a 750-meter MagRail Booster pilot track within Deendayal Port representing automated low emission port operations. Their combined presence spans more than 200 locations across India creating over 24,000 direct and indirect jobs.

DP World Atlas Service Launches Morocco-UK-Europe Fresh Produce Route

DP World Atlas service set sail from Agadir on 25 November and transformed the transport of fresh produce between Morocco, UK, and Europe. It arrived at London Gateway on Sunday 30 November before landing in Antwerp Gateway on Monday 1 December; providing fresher produce faster at reduced costs while cutting carbon emissions by up to 71% compared to traditional trucking methods.

The Atlas service links key hubs at Agadir and Casablanca in Morocco with two dedicated vessels belonging to DP World at London Gateway and Antwerp Gateway ports and terminals in Europe via two dedicated sailings each week. From Morocco's key growing regions come tomatoes, blueberries, peppers and citrus fruit for transport via this sustainable logistics solution which reduces emissions by 250 kg CO2/ton-kilometer annually.

DP World recently invested in a fleet of 1,250 brand new modern refrigerated containers as well as 1,000 4-foot high cube and 750 20-foot dry containers to meet rising general cargo flows between North Europe, UK and Morocco via sea route. Utilizing Unifeeder vessels allows for smooth passage for delicate produce prone to damage on bumpy roads - Morocco currently exports over 1.1 million metric tonnes annually of fruit and vegetables into Western Europe with volumes expected to increase annually by over 10%.

DP World Launches Operations at Tartus Port in Syria

On 12 November 2025, DP World officially took over Tartus Port from the Syrian General Cargo Authority and started operations. This expansion marks an impressive achievement and represents a commitment by DP World to developing critical infrastructure at key locations throughout Eastern Mediterranean region.

Tartus Port operates under DP World's modernization plan for the facility, including an $800 million investment program to increase cargo handling capacity and port infrastructure. This development positions Tartus as an important hub for regional trade connectivity while supporting network expansion efforts along key maritime corridors.