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DP World: Logistics done differently
By SB Staff WriterPlacing goods closer to your core and growing markets improves your ability to respond to fluctuating demand while creating a more sustainable supply chain.

At DP World, we are at the forefront of global trade, providing end‐to‐end logistics solutions that drive efficiency and sustainability. Our innovative approach creates high‐performing and resilient supply chains that unlock new commercial gains for our customers while future‐proofing their business.
Our team of logistics experts located across the UK are specialists in the design and implementation of a unique UK port‐centric logistics model. This approach offers the optimal logistics solution for organisations needing quick access to the UK market and multiple markets across mainland Europe, ensuring faster, more cost‐effective, and reliable delivery.
Sustainable logistics solutions every time
Our unwavering commitment to steering global trade towards a resilient, efficient, and sustainable future is at the heart of everything we do. The global DP World sustainability strategy, ‘Our World, Our Future’, helps to drive our internal business, as well as inform our customers’ operations. Our customers benefit from our extensive knowledge of embedding sustainable thinking across supply chains, while also taking advantage of our broad range of logistics services.
The challenge
With an international presence served by a single distribution hub based in Central America, our customer struggled with longer transit times, increased shipping distances, and higher freight costs to move their brand across the globe due to their reliance on multiple suppliers. This inefficiency not only slowed their supply chain but also hindered their ability to respond quickly to local market fluctuations, risking potential sales losses.
The solution
Our customer required a complementary distribution centre in Europe to improve lead times and a partner who could offer a one‐stop shop to provide smoother, simpler, and more efficient supply chain and warehousing solutions.
- Customs clearance & duty management
- Express quay collection & shunting
- Container devanning & secure product storage
- Outbound deliveries or export consolidation for European fulfilment
By partnering with us, they streamlined their logistics operations, reducing transit times and shipping costs while enhancing their ability to quickly adapt to market demands. Our comprehensive, end‐to‐end supply chain solutions ensured faster, more efficient delivery, ultimately boosting their market responsiveness and sales. By designing and implementing a tailored solution utilising our impressive UK infrastructure.
The below annual savings will be recognised by our customer:
• 2,998,100kms goods travelled
• 4,200 voyage days
• 617,000kgs CO2
Smarter and faster
DP World customers that adopt a port‐centric logistics model create lasting benefits. Improved resilience and efficiencies are achieved through a unique asset‐owned infrastructure. Within the UK, customers can access a logistics eco‐system across two of Britain’s largest deep‐sea ports, London Gateway and Southampton, and leverage a UK Freeport Zone via Thames Freeport. These government‐designated special economic zones offer significant tariff benefits, including duty referral while the goods remain on site and duty inversion if the finished goods exiting the Freeport attract a lower tariff than their component parts. This strategic approach not only streamlines operations but also maximises cost savings and operational flexibility.
Utilising extensive expertise, our UK team manages clearance of all inbound and outbound distribution as well as accessing onsite warehousing facilities at the London Gateway Logistics Park. Benefiting from inbound warehousing and outbound services underpinned by leading technology, our customers have greater control and visibility of their cargo.
Mark Viner, UK commercial manager, explains: “By storing goods close to customers, beverage producers can quickly respond to market demand. We know that the industry is often driven by seasonal trends and that peak times offer opportunities to maximise sales. We are essentially helping our customers manage stock and distribution to create a more responsive and efficient supply chain. “Interestingly, we are seeing a growing trend within the hospitality sector where global brands are leveraging the Freeport customs benefits, which works especially well when meeting the requirements of cruise ships.”
CUSTOMER QUOTE: “We are confident that with the trajectory and logistical capacity of DP World, we are in better, more professional hands to achieve our objectives.” Logistics vice-president
Let’s think differently together
Our expert team are on hand to explore new ways to move and store your goods through a unique and proven approach.
For more information about our supply chain consultation service, contact DoneDifferently@dpworld.com and quote ref. TSB2024.
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