The port operator’s India’s coastal network currently spans 14 ports and 10 vessels
DP World’s Marine Services business, Shipping Solutions, has expanded its fleet with the acquisition of DP World Indus, a 2,500+ TEU container vessel dedicated to supporting domestic coastal trade across India.
The addition of DP World Indus further strengthens Shipping Solutions’ coastal shipping capabilities in India, enhancing its ability to provide reliable, efficient, and sustainable cargo transportation between key Indian ports.
By supporting the movement of cargo via coastal shipping, the vessel helps reduce pressure on road networks while contributing to more resilient and environmentally responsible supply chains. DP World’s Shipping Solutions coastal network in India currently spans 14 ports and maintains a dedicated fleet of 10 vessels.
Shipping operations
In 2025, the business handled more than 473,000 TEUs through its coastal shipping operations.
“India’s coastal shipping sector presents a significant opportunity to improve supply chain efficiency and support sustainable economic growth,” stated Ganesh Raj, Global Chief Operating Officer, Marine Services, DP World.
DP World Indus will play an important role in facilitating the movement of containers along the country’s coastline, offering customers a dependable alternative to long-haul land transport.
The acquisition of DP World Indus aligns with DP World’s broader strategy to support India’s trade and logistics ecosystem through continued investment in maritime infrastructure, ports, logistics services, and supply chain solutions, the press statement concluded.
