DP World announced that it is expanding its freight forwarding operations across the Americas as part of its global strategy to build a comprehensive end-to-end supply chain network. Within the last eight months, DP World has opened 100 new freight forwarding offices across six continents, including 15 new offices strategically positioned across the Americas. The company has solidified its presence in the United States by establishing offices in major cities such as Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, El Paso (Texas), Laredo (Texas), Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Seattle, California?s Bay Area, and Los Angeles through the acquisition of CFR Rinkens.

In Latin America, new branches in Panama City (Panama) and Bogota (Colombia) complement DP World's existing operations in Brazil, Chile, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Peru, and Suriname. By mid-2024, the company plans to open additional offices in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Itajai, Brazil, and in Mexico to support the nearshoring investments in that country. Expanding its freight forwarding offerings will enable DP World to deploy its toolbox of owned global assets made up of ports, terminals, warehouses, trucks, rail, and shipping services to help enhance visibility, control, resilience, and efficiency across the industry.

DP World?s strategy behind the selection of new branch locations focuses on expanding the company?s geographical reach while also integrating technology and digitalization into its traditional product offerings. The growing service currently spans order and origin management, port handling and freight management for ocean and air, and at-destination services such as customs, drayage, logistics, last-mile delivery, deconsolidation, and bonded warehousing services.