DP World introduces new weekly service with direct connectivity between India and Far East

DP World, the leading provider of smart supply chain solutions welcomes a new weekly Straits India Service (SIS) at its Port Terminals in Nhava Sheva and Mundra. The new service is operated by the global feeder operator Feedertech part of Unifeeder Group (DP World Marine Services).

The new weekly service will establish direct connectivity to the Far East with the shortest transit time from DP World terminals in Nhava Sheva and Mundra. This will further boost trade between India and the Far East by providing customers with opportunities to grow their business and offer seamless connections to Malaysia and Singapore as an alternative to transhipping at Colombo Port thereby, improving lead time and reducing cost.

The service commenced with the maiden call of vessel “ORNELLA” on 04, December 2021 at DP World Nhava Sheva Terminal and on 6^th December 2021 at DP World Mundra Terminal. The Weekly SIS will have the shortest transit time of 8 days from Mundra to Singapore, providing great cost benefits to customers. The service port rotation is Singapore – Port Kelang – Nhava Sheva – Mundra – Singapore.

Ravinder Singh Johal, Regional Head– Commercial Liner Sales (Ports) – Subcontinent, DP World said “We welcome the new service at our terminals in Nhava Sheva and Mundra. It is our constant endeavour to enhance direct connections from our terminals and provide regional connectivity to our customers. This is yet another step in DP World’s endeavour to build an end-to-end logistics capability and integrated services for our end customers and help them grow their business. We will continue to create opportunities in the fast-growing coastal short-sea trade on the Indian Subcontinent.”

Hui Khoon, CEO, Feedertech Pte. Ltd said “We are delighted to announce the launch of our new SIS service which will enrich our network and our footprint in India. We look forward to the continued support from all our valued customers to the successful launch of this service.”