News / DP World gearing up for automotive boom in South-east Asia

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DP World is developing its automotive logistics capabilities in South-east Asia, as the region’s preference for four wheels over two shows no sign of slowing.

According to Andrew Hoad, the terminal operator’s chief executive for Asia Pacific, around 5% of all throughput at DP World’s terminals is tied to the automotive sector.

Mr Hoad told The Loadstar: “At the moment, we provide automotive services in Vietnam and in the Philippines. Our ambition is to have a robust automotive presence in Indonesia and Thailand ...