DP World's Marine Services Business Acquires Container Vessel to Boost Coastal Shipping Capabilities
- On Tuesday, DP World's Shipping Solutions business expanded its fleet by acquiring DP World Indus, a 2,500+ TEU container vessel dedicated to supporting domestic coastal trade across India.
- Last year, Shipping Solutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited to support sustainable coastal and short-sea shipping services, reflecting DP World's broader investment strategy in India's maritime infrastructure.
- Shipping Solutions currently operates across 14 ports with a dedicated fleet of 10 vessels, having handled more than 473,000 TEUs in 2025 while connecting major manufacturing centers and reducing road network pressure.
- Ganesh Raj, Global Chief Operating Officer of Marine Services at DP World, said coastal shipping "presents a significant opportunity to improve supply chain efficiency and support sustainable economic growth."
- The acquisition aligns with India's Maritime Vision 2030, supporting the Indian Government's ambition to position India as a global maritime leader while strengthening multimodal transport networks and reducing carbon emissions.
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DP World Acquires New Container Vessel To Expand India’s Coastal Shipping Network
Image Credits: DP World DP World’s Marine Services business, Shipping Solutions, announced on Tuesday that it expanded its fleet by acquiring DP World Indus, a 2500+ TEU container ship to support coastal trade across India. The addition of DP World Indus strengthens the company’s coastal shipping solutions in the country, enhancing its ability to offer reliable and sustainable cargo transport between Indian Ports. DP World Indus would support ra…
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Times of IndiaDP World's marine services business acquires container vessel to boost coastal shipping capabilities
DP World's Shipping Solutions acquired the container vessel DP World Indus. This acquisition strengthens its coastal shipping capabilities within the domestic Indian market. The vessel supports cargo movement, reducing road network pressure and promoting sustainable supply chains. DP World's network now spans fourteen ports with a dedicated fleet of ten vessels. This investment aligns with DP World's strategy to enhance India's logistics and maritime infrastructure.
DP World adds boxship to India coastal fleet
DP World has expanded its Indian coastal shipping fleet with the acquisition of a 2,500 teu-plus containership, as the Dubai-based ports and logistics group builds out its domestic maritime network in one of its key growth markets. The company’s marine services arm, Shipping Solutions, has taken over the DP World Indus, a vessel dedicated to …
DP World Expands India Coastal Shipping Network With New Vessel
DP World has expanded its India coastal shipping network with the addition of a new 2,500-plus TEU container vessel, strengthening domestic cargo movement along the country’s coastline. The move is aimed at improving connectivity between key Indian ports and giving shippers a more reliable alternative to long-haul road transport. The vessel, DP World Indus, has been added to the company’s Marine Services business under Shipping Solutions. Indust…
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