The 2 billion investment by DP World in logistics infrastructure across four continents this year, is set to create nearly 5 000 new jobs, the Emirati logistics enterprise has said.
The initiative, which focuses on expanding port and inland transport facilities in India, Britain, Ecuador, Senegal and the Democratic Republic of the Congo DRC, aims to enhance trade flows and drive economic transformation, according to the company.
Group chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, said the investment was enabling significant upgrades to transport infrastructure in five countries, providing employment for nearly 5 000 people this year.