DP World Cargo Services officially launched

One of the historic old names of the shipping world has finally disappeared from the shores of SA. P&O Ports Nationwide Cargo Terminals (POPNCT) has changed its name to DP World Cargo Services – reflecting a shareholding change in 2006 when the global marine terminal operator DP World acquired all the shares in POPNCT’s parent P&O. The name change also reflects the company’s focus on the valueenhancing additional cargo services it offers customers beyond its core port stevedoring business. “It goes without saying that a holding company of the size of DP World offers its subsidiaries huge financial, educational, operational, managerial and safety support along with our BBBEE Partners Nationwide, who are still very much on board,” said Ian Hall, MD of DPWCS. “And we are able to supply the SA port market with a full range of stevedoring and ancillary services – like lashing, securing and tally stuffing/ destuffing of containers – in the head office Port of Durban, Richards Bay, Cape Town, Mossel Bay and Port Elizabeth.” Container stevedoring remains a key focus for DPWCS – being part of the global DP World operation that focuses primarily on container terminal management and operation – but it also continues to place a strong emphasis on bulk and breakbulk commodities for liner principals in addition to major shippers and importers. “We also operate unique conveyor hopper systems for the effective discharge of bulk cargoes into both road and rail, with three new third-generation hopper systems having been positioned in Durban, two in Richards Bay and one in Cape Town,” Hall added. The company has a fleet of some 20 forklift trucks, ranging from 4-t to 25-t, 12 payloaders, and other bulk-handling equipment. “Our connection to DP World gives us access to centuries’ worth of experience, information technologies, support and services,” said Hall, “coupled with local experience and practices to provide the best possible services to our clients.” The company employs 244 permanent staff and approximately 200 outsourced workers on a monthly basis.