In a landmark announcement at India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, Dubai-based global logistics giant DP World unveiled plans to invest $5 billion in India’s logistics and port infrastructure. This significant commitment builds on the company’s three-decade-long partnership with India, during which it has already invested $3 billion. The new funding aims to enhance supply chain efficiency, strengthen multimodal connectivity, and bolster both export and domestic trade capabilities. The announcement was made in the presence of Sarbananda Sonowal, India’s Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, alongside the signing of five strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs).
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, emphasized the company’s enduring commitment to India’s growth. ‘DP World has been a part of India’s growth story for nearly three decades,’ he stated. ‘This investment and our new partnerships reaffirm our dedication to advancing India’s maritime and logistics industry, solidifying its position as a global trade leader.’ Bin Sulayem highlighted the alignment of DP World’s initiatives with India’s national programs, including PM Gati Shakti, Sagarmala, and the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, which aim to create a connected, self-reliant India.
The five MoUs cover diverse areas such as green coastal shipping, shipbuilding and repair, skill development, and advanced freight mobility. Key collaborations include Unifeeder’s partnership with Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited to promote eco-friendly coastal shipping, Cochin Shipyard Limited’s agreement with Drydocks World to expand ship repair facilities, and a tripartite MoU to enhance skill development in shipbuilding. Additionally, DP World will collaborate with Cochin Port Authority to upgrade the International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT) in Kochi and work with Deendayal Port Authority and Nevomo to install a 750-meter MagRail Booster pilot track, a step toward automated, low-emission port operations.
With a network spanning over 200 locations in India and supporting more than 24,000 direct and indirect jobs, DP World’s latest investment is poised to significantly boost India’s maritime capabilities and create thousands of new employment opportunities.