Sheikh Hamdan inaugurates DP World’s business park in India

Mumbai: Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the UAE, inaugurated DP World’s state-of-the-art Free Trade Warehousing Zone (FTWZ) – the Nhava Sheva Business Park (NSBP) – in Mumbai, India.

The inauguration, held during Sheikh Hamdan’s official visit to India, marks a major milestone in strengthening the deep-rooted economic and cultural ties between India and the UAE.

“The establishment of world-class logistics infrastructure, such as the Nhava Sheva Business Park, not only strengthens the trade connectivity between our nations but also reinforces our shared vision for growth, innovation, and sustainability,” Sheikh Hamdan said.

Value added services

Sheikh Hamdan toured the facility accompanied by Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World. Sheikh Hamdan was briefed about the various operations, value added services, and customised services deployed to enhance the efficiency of the FTWZ.

“Our investment in Nhava Sheva Business Park further strengthens our infrastructure network in India and will enable us to meet the evolving needs of our large and growing customer base in the country and in the region,” Sulayem said.

“The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between the UAE and India is already accelerating bilateral trade, and the Free Trade Warehousing Zones network will ensure greater efficiency, sustainability, and scale.”

Reducing costs, improving efficiency

DP World has developed three world-leading Free Trade Warehousing Zones in India with an investment of over $200 million (Dh735 million). Strategically located close to India’s coasts, they offer advanced infrastructure, flexible warehousing, ease of regulations, and seamless value-added services, making operations simpler.

The Park

The Nhava Sheva Business Park near Mumbai offers 1 million sq.ft. of warehousing space, with another one million in the planning stage. It offers specialised and temperature-controlled spaces, catering to diverse industry needs. As part of DP World’s global network of 12 Free Trade Warehousing Zones (FTWZs), including the Integrated Chennai Business Park in Tamil Nadu and the Cochin Economic Zone in Kochi, the Nhava Sheva Business Park enhances India-UAE trade by reducing costs, improving efficiency, and boosting supply chain competitiveness. These three Indian FTWZs are well integrated with DP World’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (JAFZA) facilitating seamless cargo movement and strengthening global trade connectivity for India and the UAE.

During the facility’s inauguration, 35 women recruited from local communities worked the shift.

Sheikh Hamdan planted a sapling at NSBP, marking the UAE’s strong commitment to sustainability and its growing partnership with India. This symbolic act reflects the shared values and long-term vision between the two nations.