DP World's UAE Region is among the leading hubs in the world, serving more than 100 shipping lines. DP World, UAE Region achieved a throughput of 13 Million TEUs in 2011.
DP World’s commitment to meet customers’ expanding needs have driven the organisation to continuously upgrade its infrastructure, and supply modern machinery to increase efficiency of handling cargo. The opening of the new container terminal (Terminal 2) at Jebel Ali Port has contributed to a substantial increase in handling capacity. the terminal is able to provide the regular, efficient services required by the new generation of mega vessels, which is a competitive differentiator for the flagship terminal.
DP World employs state-of-the-art technology to ensure the highest level of performance and safety. Among the equipment employed are the tandem lift gantry cranes which were custom built by ZPMC in conjunction with DP World. The tandem lift cranes, also known as quad lift cranes, are capable of simultaneously lifting two forty-foot containers or four twenty-foot containers and are an industry benchmark for technological advancement and operational capability.