DUBAL Inks New Contract With DP World
Published:22-July-2009
By Staff Reporter
DP World to handle DUBAL's inbound and outbound cargo management services
Dubai Aluminium Company Limited (DUBAL) has inked a new four-year contract with DP World’s UAE Region for handling DUBAL's inbound and outbound cargo management services.
The contract comprises of handling around 14.67 million tonnes of imported raw materials and around 4.92 million tonnes of aluminium products for export to destinations across the globe.
Abdulla J M Kalban, president & CEO, DUBAL, said: "The signing of this new contract between DUBAL and DP World brings great pleasure to me, as it reinforces the long-term, mutually beneficial relationship between two world-class UAE entities, both of which are strong brands in their respective fields of expertise."
Mohammed Sharaf, CEO, DP World, said: "The fulfilment of this contract is critical to both businesses. Over the 30 year relationship we have developed with DUBAL, both organisations have enjoyed significant growth and the opportunity to contribute to the Emirate. We are pleased that the technology and services offered by DP World allow us to provide DUBAL with higher levels of operational efficiency."
DP World is a marine terminal operator and it aims to enhance customers' supply chain efficiency by managing terminal cargo.