| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Investor | DP World, a Dubai-based global logistics leader |
| Total Investment | $5 billion (fresh investment), in addition to $3 billion invested over 30 years |
| Announcement | Made by Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World |
| Purpose of Investment | - Lower logistics costs for domestic and international trade- Boost export competitiveness- Support local manufacturing (Make in India)- Expand market access, promote sustainability and innovation |
| Strategic Importance | - Reduce logistics costs from ~13% of GDP to 8%- Boost Ease of Doing Business- Strengthen export infrastructure- Promote green logistics solutions |
| Alignment with Policies | National Logistics Policy, PM Gati Shakti Mission, Maritime India Vision 2030, National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), Bharatmala, Sagarmala |
| Existing Footprint | Operations include container terminals, inland container depots (ICDs), logistics parks, economic zones, cold chains |

