Global logistics giant DP World has announced a landmark $5 billion investment pledge to accelerate India’s infrastructure and maritime development, marking a major expansion of its three-decade-long presence in the country.
The commitment, revealed during India Maritime Week 2025 in Mumbai, follows the company’s previous $3 billion investment and underscores its deepening role in shaping India’s trade and logistics future.
The new capital infusion will focus on fortifying India’s supply chain network, enhancing multimodal connectivity, and elevating the nation’s standing in global commerce.
The announcement coincided with the signing of five strategic Memorandums of Association in the presence of the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal.
“DP World has been a part of India’s growth story for nearly three decades,” said Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World. “This new investment, along with our strategic partnerships, reaffirms our unwavering commitment to strengthening India’s maritime and logistics ecosystem and reinforcing its position in global trade.”
The initiatives are designed to reduce logistics costs, promote domestic manufacturing, and improve market accessibility, aligning with India’s national priorities such as PM Gati Shakti, Sagarmala, and the Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047.
The five newly signed agreements encompass areas including green coastal shipping, shipbuilding, ship repair, skill development, and advanced freight mobility.
Among them are a partnership between Unifeeder and Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited to advance sustainable coastal shipping, and an agreement between Cochin Shipyard Limited and Drydocks World to expand the International Ship Repair Facility in Kochi.
Further collaborations include a tripartite agreement between Cochin Shipyard Limited, Drydocks World, and the Centre of Excellence in Maritime and Shipbuilding to boost skill development in ship construction and maintenance.
Additionally, DP World and Cochin Port Authority will modernise cargo handling at the International Container Transshipment Terminal in Kochi.
A cutting-edge technology initiative will also see Deendayal Port Authority, DP World, and Nevomo (MagRail) collaborate to install a 750-metre MagRail Booster pilot track—an innovative, low-emission transport solution signalling the future of port automation in India.
DP World’s vast Indian network already spans over 200 locations and supports more than 24,000 direct and indirect jobs.
The company said its latest investment and partnerships will further expand its footprint, stimulate economic growth, and reinforce the pivotal role of trade in driving employment, development, and improved access to goods across the nation.
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