DP World wins best port award again

DP World, UAE Region has been named Shipping Port of the Year for the third time while Economic Zones World (EZW) was presented with the 'Logistics Hub of the Year' award during the recent Annual Supply Chain and Transport Awards 2010.

Jebel Ali Port, which previously won the Outstanding Achievement and Port Operator of the Year Awards in 2007 and the Port Operator of the Year Award in 2008, was cited for its exceptional performance in the field of terminal management, innovative solutions, improved efficiencies and forward-looking investments.

Accepting the award on behalf of DP World, Abdulla Bin Damithan, Director, Account Management, Container Terminals, DP World, UAE Region, said: "Receiving this award for the third time in four years proves that Jebel Ali Port remains unparalleled in the Middle East when it comes to world-class port practices and customer focus. It also reaffirms Jebel Ali as the region's premier port destination. DP World is truly honoured by this recognition."

Pat McGillycuddy, Chief Operating Officer of Economic Zones World who accepted the award along with Tariq Bin Ghalaita, VP Corporate Commercial and Customer Relations said: "We have always been clear that innovation and a strong focus on customers are the main drivers of our growth."

WINNERS OF SCATA 2010

Logistics Categories:

Express Logistics Provider of the Year: Aramex

3PL Service Provider of the Year: Al-Futtaim Logistics

FMCG Supply Chain of the Year: Tamer Group

Logistics

Hub of the Year: Jebel Ali Free Zone

Air Cargo Categories:

Cargo Operator of the Year (Commercial Airline): Emirates SkyCargo

Cargo Operator of the Year (Cargo Airline / charter): Maximus Air Cargo

Air Cargo Hub of the Year: Dubai International Airport

Shipping Categories:

Shipping Company of the Year: APL

Shipping Agent of the Year: Gulf Agency Company (GAC)

Shipping Port of the Year: Jebel Ali Port, Dubai