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Shipping Solutions, the Maritime Services division of DP World, has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of the DP World Indus, a container ship of over 2,500 TEU dedicated to supporting domestic coastal trade in India.
The incorporation of the DP World Indus further reinforces Shipping Solutions' capabilities in India's coastal shipping, enhancing its ability to provide reliable, efficient, and sustainable cargo transportation between major Indian ports.
By supporting cargo movement through coastal shipping, the vessel helps reduce pressure on road networks and contributes to more resilient and environmentally friendly supply chains.
DP World's Shipping Solutions coastal network in India currently spans 14 ports and boasts a dedicated fleet of 10 vessels. In 2025, the division managed over 473,000 TEU through its coastal shipping operations.
The vessel's first call at the South Container Terminal (SCT) of Jeddah Islamic Port, operated by DP World, marks another milestone in the company's strategy to strengthen trade connectivity through greater integration between its ports and maritime services businesses.
Ganesh Raj, Global Head of Marine Services Operations at DP World, stated that "India's coastal shipping sector presents a significant opportunity to enhance supply chain efficiency and support sustainable economic growth. We documented this opportunity gap in our report 'Enhancing India's Ship Registry: Pathways to Global Competitiveness' in 2025, and the acquisition of the Indian-flagged DP World Indus reflects our commitment to strengthening domestic maritime connectivity and providing customers with reliable, high-quality services that connect businesses and markets across the country."
By improving connectivity between India's major manufacturing, industrial, and consumption centers, DP World Indus will play a pivotal role in facilitating container transport along the country's coast, offering customers a reliable alternative to long-distance land transport.
The acquisition of DP World Indus aligns with DP World's overall strategy to support India's trade and logistics ecosystem through continuous investment in maritime infrastructure, ports, logistics services, and supply chain solutions.
DP World's report, Enhancing India's Ship Registry: Pathways to Global Competitiveness, offers a practical roadmap for strengthening India's ship registry and transforming it into a globally competitive, credible, and sustainable platform, positioning the Indian flag as a symbol of efficiency, trust, and modern maritime excellence.
The report outlines key recommendations regarding governance reform, fiscal and commercial incentives, international projection, and green transition initiatives. Each of these measures is designed to enhance competitiveness and align with India's Maritime Vision 2030, supporting the Government's ambition to position India as a global maritime leader.
Last year, in further support of this, DP World's Shipping Solutions also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFC), a Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, to collaborate on the development and expansion of sustainable coastal and short-sea shipping services across the country.
