UAE's DP World to Pump $5 Billion into India's Maritime Infrastructure

DP World, the UAE-based logistics company, will invest $5 billion in India to expand its maritime and logistics infrastructure, as per the news reports. The announcement was made at the India Maritime Week 2025 held in Mumbai. This is in addition to the $3 billion that the company has already invested in India over the past three decades.

Expansion of Supply Chain Network

The investment will be directed toward improving infrastructure and multimodal connectivity. DP World’s operations in India include 5 container terminals with a total handling capacity of 6 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units)each year. The company manages about a quarter of India’s container market and operates in more than 200 locations across the country.

Agreements Signed

At the Mumbai event, the company signed 5 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) in the presence of Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal. The agreements cover various areas such as coastal shipping, shipbuilding, ship repair, skill development, and freight mobility.

Green Shipping and Infrastructure Projects

One of the MoUs was signed between Unifeeder, a DP World subsidiary, and Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited to develop green coastal and short-sea shipping services. Another agreement between Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World, also a DP World company, focuses on expanding the international ship repair facility in Kochi.

Skill and Port Development

A tripartite MoU between Cochin Shipyard, Drydocks World, and the Centre of Excellence in Maritime and Shipbuilding aims to promote training and skill development in shipbuilding and repair. Additionally, Cochin Port Authority and DP World have agreed to upgrade facilities at the International Container Trans-shipment Terminal (ICTT) in Kochi.

Technology and Freight Mobility

Another MoU was signed between Deendayal Port Authority, DP World, and Nevomo (MagRail) to build a 750-metre MagRail Booster pilot track at the port. The project will test magnetic rail technology for faster freight movement.

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Conclusion

DP World’s latest investment extends its long-term presence in India’s port and logistics sector, adding new infrastructure and technology projects to its existing operations.

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