Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, November 19th 2011 [ME NewsWire]
DP World, UAE Region has won the prestigious Lloyd’s List Training Award for 2011 for its outstanding commitment to training its employees and demonstrating a proactive contribution towards improving training standards across the maritime industry as a whole.
The award was received by Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region, at the Lloyd’s List Awards, Middle East and Indian Subcontinent 2011 ceremony in Dubai.
The gala event was attended by top executives from the regional maritime industry, government officials and other dignitaries.
Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region, said:
“DP World operates on a unique corporate culture that nurtures an environment of team work, commitment and leadership. Our people are our most valued asset and we constantly invest in them. We are happy to receive the Lloyd’s List Training Award on behalf of all our employees. We thank Lloyd’s List for the honour.”
DP World, UAE Region’s training activities have also been extended to cover port users, such as the ongoing programme to educate truck drivers using Jebel Ali Port about critical traffic safety rules such as speed limits, restricted access areas, pedestrian crossings, parking norms, personal protective gear, restrictions on the use of mobile phones while driving and the use of seat belts, among others.
DP World sponsored the “Newsmaker of the Year” Award at the Lloyds List Awards, Middle East and Indian Subcontinent 2011.
About DP World
DP World operates more than 60 terminals across six continents(1), with container handling generating around 80% of its revenue. In addition, the company currently has 10 new developments and major expansions underway in 10 countries.
DP World aims to enhance customers’ supply chain efficiency by effectively managing container, bulk and other terminal cargo. Its dedicated, experienced and professional team of nearly 30,000 people serves customers in some of the most dynamic economies in the world.
The company constantly invests in terminal infrastructure, facilities and people, working closely with customers and business partners to provide quality services today and tomorrow, when and where customers need them.
In taking this customer-centric approach, DP World is building on the established relationships and superior level of service demonstrated at its flagship Jebel Ali facility in Dubai, which has been voted “Best Seaport in the Middle East” for 17 consecutive years.
In 2010, DP World handled nearly 50 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container units) across its portfolio from the Americas to Asia. With a pipeline of expansion and development projects in key growth markets, including India, China and the Middle East, capacity is expected to rise to around 95 million TEU by 2020, in line with market demand.
www.dpworld.com
As of September 2011. Includes non-container terminals
Contacts
Sanaa Maadad
Director, Media
Hasaad Communications
Tel: +97150 5522610
sana@hasaad.ae
Natasha Bukhari
Global Corporate Communications Manager
DP World
Tel: +97156 6821699
Natasha.Bukhari@dpworld.com
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