DP World, a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, has welcomed the inaugural voyage of the MGX-2 (Milaha Gulf Express Service-2) at DP World Mundra. This new fortnightly service aims to bolster India’s trade potential by connecting key ports across the Far East, Indian Subcontinent, and Gulf regions, thereby enhancing DP World’s integrated trade networks.
Operating with three vessels of 3,000 TEUs each, the MGX-2 service will cover a rotation including Shanghai, Ningbo, Shekou, Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Sohar, Hamad, and Dammam. This strategic route aims to strengthen India’s connectivity with East Asia and the Gulf, facilitating faster and more efficient access to international markets.
“The MGX-2 service is another addition at DP World Mundra for better connectivity to the Far East and Gulf region, solidifying our role as a key enabler of global trade,” said Ravinder Johal, COO, Ports & Terminals, Operations and Commercial, DP World, Subcontinent, Middle East, and North Africa. “Each service we launch opens new doors for businesses, accelerating trade flows and enhancing economic impact.”
DP World Mundra, with its 632-meter quay and deep draft, supports large vessels and offers a capacity of 1.4 million TEUs across 37 hectares. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and seamless connectivity via road and rail to northern and central India, the terminal remains a critical hub in DP World’s logistics network. Since its establishment in 2003, DP World Mundra has handled over 17.6 million TEUs as of August 2024, backed by a 50-acre container freight station and dedicated rail connectivity, ensuring the efficient movement of diverse cargo across global markets.