News / DP World launches 'end-to-end logistics platform' to compete with carriers

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DP World is launching a “holistic” logistics booking and tracking platform to compete with ocean carriers.

DP World aims to provide customers with “end-to-end multimodal logistics services”, with CARGOES Logistics lining up against carriers, including Maersk directly and through its JV with IBM Tradelens.

CARGOES Logistics incorporates sea, road and rail and give customers immediate quotes at-a-glance (or in a “single window”) and secure payment options, with the aim of automating much of the work currently performed by intermediaries.

The system will be ...