DP World focuses on resilience

dubai — DP World UAE Region announced on Monday that it has implemented a “rapid and resolute” action plan to secure the health and safety of its people and its services across all its business, logistics and supply chain assets to keep essential trade flowing in the midst of the global pandemic.

The comprehensive and inclusive measures are being rigorously applied in close consultation with ports and health authorities to contain and prevent the spread of coronavirus, Covid-19, pandemic. Many port and free zone operations, such as remotely operated quay cranes and automated gantry cranes and gates, are inherently resilient thanks to their investment in technology, said DP World UAE Region in a statement on Monday.

Mohammed Al Muallem, CEO and managing director of DP World UAE Region and CEO of Jafza, said, “Our people are our most valuable assets and we put their safety and health as our top priority. The measures we’ve activated are focused on timely actions to prevent the spread of Covid-19 infection. Our containment programme adheres strictly to the requirements of the UAE Government, Dubai Health Authority and WHO. We’ve sent out a clear message that social distancing is a critical demand and not an option for our community to remain safe. As a frontline economic growth engine, DP World UAE Region and its businesses are currently operating under the UAE’s Coronavirus Prevention and Response Plan along with business continuity plans that are customised for each operating entity.”