DP World Hosts President of Chile at Jebel Ali Port
30 Julio 2024 - 1:14PM
DP World hosted a high-level delegation from Chile, led by His
Excellency Gabriel Boric Font, President of the Republic of Chile,
at Jebel Ali Port in Dubai.
The visit follows the signing of the Comprehensive Economic
Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the UAE and Chile. The
landmark agreement aims to deepen economic collaboration by
eliminating or reducing customs duties and facilitating investment
and joint ventures, thereby significantly boosting bilateral
trade.
During the visit, DP World showcased its state-of-the-art
facilities, innovative logistics solutions, and commitment to
sustainability. The delegation received a detailed overview of DP
World's global network and its ambitions to lead the future of
world trade.
Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman and CEO of DP World,
stated, "We are delighted to welcome His Excellency Gabriel Boric
Font and the Chilean delegation to Jebel Ali Port. This visit marks
a significant step in strengthening our bilateral trade relations
and exploring new avenues for collaboration. Chile is a key partner
in our global network, and we look forward to enhancing our
cooperation to drive economic growth and innovation.
"Enabling trade and growing GDP in the countries we operate is a
strategic priority for us. Our success in Dubai, where Jebel Ali
contributes a significant share of the emirate’s GDP, is a model we
aim to replicate. We envision bringing the powerful synergy between
our ports, terminals, free trade zones, and logistics services,
proven in Dubai, to benefit Chile as well. We are committed to
investing in Chile for the long-term and supporting Chile's
economic expansion for mutual benefit."
His Excellency Gabriel Boric Font, President of the Republic
of Chile, expressed his admiration for DP World's advanced
infrastructure and operational excellence, highlighting the
potential for increased bilateral trade and investment between
Chile and the UAE. He stated, "We are impressed by the scale and
efficiency of DP World's operations in Dubai. The insights gained
during this visit are invaluable as we look to enhance our own
trade and logistics infrastructure in Chile. DP World's commitment
to innovation and sustainable practices aligns perfectly with our
vision for Chile's economic future. We welcome DP World's continued
investment and support in driving our mutual economic growth and
development."
DP World began its operations in Chile in 2019 with the
acquisition of two port facilities at Lirquén and San Antonio.
Since then, the company has continued to build on its existing
presence, with ambitions to increase trade volumes for Chile.
The visit concluded with discussions on future collaborations,
particularly in logistics, technology, and sustainable development,
aligning with DP World's vision of creating a smarter, more
efficient global trade network.
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About DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating
opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around
the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better,
changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve
globally.
With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than
111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on
six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster
towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.
We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses --
Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology –
and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to
create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions
that can change the way the world trades.
What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in
innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated
warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive
technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade,
minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s
door.
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