MUMBAI: DP World has unveiled plans to invest an additional $5 billion in India, signaling its strongest commitment yet to the country’s rapidly growing logistics and maritime sectors.
The move brings the global logistics giant’s total investment in India to $8 billion over the past three decades and underscores its vision to advance multimodal connectivity and strengthen India’s role in global trade.
The announcement was made during India Maritime Week 2025, where DP World signed five landmark Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) in the presence of Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal.
These agreements are expected to catalyse new industry partnerships and unlock broad opportunities for job creation and business growth throughout India’s maritime ecosystem.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, said that DP World has been a part of India’s growth story for nearly three decades.
“This new investment, combined with strategic partnerships, reaffirms our commitment to advancing India’s maritime and logistics industry and cementing the nation’s position in global trade. Aimed at further lowering logistics costs, supporting local manufacturing, and expanding access to markets, these initiatives will strengthen India’s innovative and sustainable maritime capabilities.”
Highlighting alignment with key national initiatives such as PM Gati Shakti, Sagarmala, and Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, Bin Sulayem added, “Our shared commitment to building a connected, confident, and self-reliant India is helping the country chart out a bold course toward global maritime leadership.”
The five MoUs signed span a range of focus areas—from sustainability to infrastructure and talent development:
- Green Coastal Shipping: Unifeeder, a DP World company, and Sagarmala Finance Corporation will collaborate to advance environmentally sustainable coastal and short-sea shipping, targeting development of scalable, green logistics solutions.
- Shipbuilding and Repair Expansion: Cochin Shipyard Limited and Drydocks World signed an agreement to expand and operate Kochi’s International Ship Repair Facility, positioning India as an emerging hub for maritime services.
- Talent and Skill Development: A three-way partnership between Cochin Shipyard, Drydocks World, and the Centre of Excellence in Maritime and Shipbuilding will invest in skill development, aiming to build a world-class maritime talent pipeline.
- Port Infrastructure Enhancement: Cochin Port Authority and DP World agreed to upgrade handling facilities at the International Container Transshipment Terminal in Kochi to improve regional trade capacity and operational efficiency.
- Next-Gen Logistics Innovation: Deendayal Port Authority, DP World, and Nevomo (MagRail) will pilot a 750-metre MagRail Booster track to pioneer automated, low-emission port operations, setting the benchmark for future-ready logistics solutions in India.
DP World’s network in India now spans over 200 locations, directly and indirectly employing more than 24,000 people.
