DP World is one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world and has the widest network of any, with 51 terminals spanning 24 countries and five continents. We have a global capacity of more than 50 million TEU* and a dedicated, experienced and professional team of around 34,000 people providing services in some of the most dynamic economies in the world.
Headquartered in Dubai, DP World has been at the forefront of the country's extraordinary transformation into one of the world's leading trade and commerce hubs. We have experienced phenomenal growth through investment in developing existing and new facilities round the world for its customers and through the acquisition of two major marine terminal operators, CSX in 2005 and leading maritime brand, P&O in 2006.
In addition to our marine terminals business, DP World also operates the following companies:
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P&O Ferries - the leading name in its sector, providing services for freight operators, leisure and business travellers on a wide number of routes between the UK and Europe .
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P&O Maritime Services - a specialist provider of maritime services to industry and government. It has operations worldwide from Australia to Ireland.
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P&O Estates - develops and manages property interests in the US, the UK and Continental Europe.
DP World is part of a larger group that includes P&F World and the holding company Dubai World. Close association with sister companies JAFZA and DC World means that DP World customers are able to benefit from an integrated approach to their business in Jebel Ali and a number of other ports worldwide. DP World is wholly owned by the government of Dubai.
* TEU - twenty foot equivalent unit. This is the standard size of a container and is a common measure of capacity in the container business.
