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DP World and Sabah Ports forge partnership to enhance capacity at Sapangar Bay Container Port

DP World and Malaysia’s Sabah Ports have forged a partnership aimed at enhancing the management of Sapangar Bay Container Port (SBCP), solidifying its stature as the primary regional trade hub within the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA).

Sabah Ports, a wholly owned subsidiary of Suria Capital Holdings, a Malaysian publicly listed investment holding company, is part of this collaboration.

The agreement was sealed by Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, group...

https://container-news.com/dp-world-and-sabah-ports-forge-partnership-to-enhance-capacity-at-sapangar-bay-container-port/

Malaysia’s Sapangar Bay Container Port to receive capacity upgrade

Sepangar Bay Container Port

UAE-based port operator DP World and Malaysia’s Sabah Ports have established a partnership to manage the Sapangar Bay Container Port (SBCP) in eastern Malaysia. Through the partnership, DP World will support efforts currently underway to increase SBCP’s container handling capacity from 500,000 TEUs...

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/ship-world/port-world/malaysias-sapangar-bay-container-port-to-receive-capacity-upgrade/

DP World promotes transparent sustainable infrastructure development

DP World has published a Sustainable Development Impact Disclosure (SDID), making it the first company globally to adopt and disclose its development impact in countries of focus following the recently released impact disclosure guidance from the Impact Disclosure Taskforce.

Furthermore, DP World invites industry participants and practitioners to share their feedback during a four-month public consultation period, from 18 April to 1 September, to shape and refine the guidance.

This disclosure...

https://container-news.com/dp-world-promotes-transparent-sustainable-infrastructure-development/

DP World unveils new air tracking feature

DP World has introduced a new Air Tracking feature to its SeaRates platform, representing its latest innovative solution for delivering unparalleled real-time visibility across the entire supply chain to cargo owners.

Tailored to meet the dynamic demands of the logistics sector, the Air Tracking feature seamlessly integrates with the online SeaRates platform, providing users with a comprehensive solution for monitoring shipments across land, sea, and now air. From the inception at the factory...

https://container-news.com/dp-world-unveils-new-air-tracking-feature/

DPW London Gateway welcomes world’s first electric straddle carrier fleet

DP World celebrates the arrival of eight fully electric straddle carriers at its upcoming US$432 million fourth berth in London Gateway.

This groundbreaking move signifies a major leap in sustainable logistics, as these innovative machines will form part of the world’s first all-electric fleet at a port, servicing the inaugural all-electric berth.

Weighing approximately 62 tonnes each and costing US$15 million, these straddle carriers boast zero emissions and require just 45 minutes of charging...

https://container-news.com/dp-world-london-gateway-welcomes-first-electric-straddle-carrier-fleet/

DP World and Brazilian railway operator to build new terminal at Santos

DP World has joined forces with Brazilian railway operator Rumo to build a new terminal at the Port of Santos to handle 12.5 million tonnes of grains and fertilizers per year.

The total investment for the construction of this state-of-the-art facility, according to Rumo’s estimations, reaches US$500 million, which will be financed through a combination of Rumo’s resources, loans, and potential partnerships.

This is in addition to recent investments in DP World container handling facilities...

https://container-news.com/dp-world-and-brazilian-railway-operator-to-build-new-terminal-at-santos/

DP World Southampton boosts rail freight movement

DP World has experienced a significant rise in the share of freight being transported by rail from its Southampton logistics hub.

The Modal Shift Programme trial, initiated last September, aims to enhance the appeal of intermodal rail transportation for customers by offering thoughtful financial incentives. From September to February, the share of freight units shifted from road to rail at DP World Southampton has surged by two-thirds, climbing from 21% to 35%.

This rise has been bolstered by the...

https://container-news.com/dp-world-southampton-boosts-rail-freight-movement/

Running on Ice: New cold storage and fruit as a package

All thawed out
(Photo: X)

Richmond, Virginia, is about to be the home of the newest FreezPak Logistics cold storage warehouse. FreezPak is building a 245,000-square-foot cold storage facility for a casual $77.5 million. The goal for the new facility is to help support the Port of Virginia. 

Gov. Glenn Youngkin said in a news release, “All of FreezPak’s products will go through The Port of Virginia, a logistical advantage that will increase efficiency and increase its direct access to markets....

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/running-on-ice-new-cold-storage-and-fruit-as-a-package

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