DP World, a leading global provider of smart end-to-end supply chain solutions, welcomed the inaugural calls of the CI6/SIS/CISC2 and SI8/AIS5 service at its Nhava Sheva terminal, strengthening the terminal’s connectivity with key Asian economies and enhancing trade efficiency through improved maritime links.
The new services – CI6/SIS/CISC2 and SI8/AIS5 – offer expanded market access for Indian exporters and importers. Operated by a group of regional carriers, the CI6/SIS/CISC2 service deploy six vessels with a weekly capacity of 5,600 TEUs, connecting Shanghai, Ningbo, Shekou, Port Kelang, Nhava Sheva, and Mundra. The SI8/AIS5 service deploys another four vessels with a weekly capacity of 2,800 TEUs, linking Jakarta, Surabaya, Singapore, Port Kelang, Mundra, and Nhava Sheva.
Ravinder Johal, COO, Ports & Terminals, Operations & Commercial, DP World Subcontinent and MENA Region, said, “The commencement of these two services at our NSIGT terminal marks a significant step forward in reinforcing India’s position as a key player in the Asian trade network. These services will offer Indian exporters and importers faster, more direct access to major markets in China, Indonesia, and Southeast Asia, further streamlining supply chains and reducing transit times.”
DP World provides seamless connectivity across the United States East Coast (USEC), North Europe, the Mediterranean, Africa, the Middle East, Far East and Upper Gulf, and Southeast Asia. Leveraging advanced technology, state-of-the-art equipment, and innovative logistics solutions—such as the Integrated Terminal Operating System, remote reefer monitoring, remote crane operations, and real-time cargo tracking—it has transformed terminal operations, enhancing efficiency, reducing turnaround times, and elevating the customer experience.
