New York, United States / Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, May 14th 2012 [ME NewsWire]
His Excellency Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman, DP World, has been inducted into the highly prestigious International Maritime Hall of Fame in the US in recognition of his visionary contributions to the maritime industry.
The Board of the Maritime Association of the Port of New York/New Jersey, which instituted the Hall of Fame in 1994, recently conferred the honour on Mr Bin Sulayem at a gala ceremony marking the 19th annual International Maritime Hall of Fame Awards in New York in the presence of hundreds of top level industry representatives.
The International Maritime Hall of Fame Award is conferred on visionaries of the 21st Century who through excellence in their company, organisation and services exemplify the qualities of futuristic thinking in the maritime industry.
In accepting the award, Mr Bin Sulayem said:
“I view this award as recognition of the contribution of Dubai and the UAE to the maritime world and, through the maritime world, to global trade.
“In many ways, Dubai and the UAE are a microcosm of a much wider picture that shows what visionary leadership, hard work, and a belief in the benefits that trade – and the relationships forged through trade links – can bring.
He added: “This award celebrates Dubai’s rich maritime tradition and its ability to convert opportunity into economic development.”
Mr Bin Sulayem highlighted that DP World is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Port Rashid along with that of the UAE and attributed the achievements recognised by the award to “the teamwork, commitment and professional excellence of all my colleagues at DP World and the other Dubai companies that have formed the bedrock of our nation. I also thank our customers for their consistent support across our global portfolio.”
Mr Bin Sulayem’s fellow inductees were Matthew K. Rose, Chairman & CEO, BNSF Railway Company; Captain Wei Jiafu, Chairman, COSCO Group; Joseph C. Curto, President, New York Shipping Association, Inc. NYSA; and Spyros Polemis, Chairman & Managing Director, Seacrest Shipping Co., Ltd.
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About DP World
DP World operates more than 60 terminals across six continents(1), with container handling generating around 80% of its revenue. In addition, the company currently has 11 new developments and major expansions underway in 10 countries.
DP World aims to enhance customers’ supply chain efficiency by effectively managing container, bulk and other terminal cargo. Its dedicated, experienced and professional team of more than 30,000 people serves customers in some of the most dynamic economies in the world.
The company constantly invests in terminal infrastructure, facilities and people, working closely with customers and business partners to provide quality services today and tomorrow, when and where customers need them.
In taking this customer-centric approach, DP World is building on the established relationships and superior level of service demonstrated at its flagship Jebel Ali facility in Dubai, which has been voted “Best Seaport in the Middle East” for 17 consecutive years.
In 2011, DP World handled nearly 55 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container units) across its portfolio from the Americas to Asia. With a pipeline of expansion and development projects in key growth markets, including India, China and the Middle East, capacity is expected to rise to around 103million TEU by 2020, in line with market demand.
www.dpworld.com
(1) As of March 2012. Includes non-container terminals.
Photo Caption:
Photo 1: Ed Kelly, Executive Director, Maritime Association Port of New York & New Jersey, and Emcee, presents the Ship's Lookout statue to Honoree HE Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman, DP World, at the International Maritime Hall of Fame Award’s ceremony in New York.
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Natasha.bukhari@dpworld.com
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