News / DP World buys 47,000 teu of containers to boost 'end-to-end' ambitions

In a bid to move ever-closer to its shipper clients, DP World has acquired 47,000 teu of containers, but this may eventually threaten relationships with its terminal customers.

The port behemoth announced its first purchase of containers this morning, saying the deal would increase its “ability to respond quickly and flexibly to customer needs”.

Global COO of marine services Ganesh Raj added: “In today’s increasingly complex and competitive commercial environment, supply chains are under growing pressure. ...