(New York City, New York) — The U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council is pleased to congratulate His Excellency Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman of DP World, who was recognized as a distinguished Honoree at the 19th annual International Maritime Hall of Fame Annual Awards Reception and Dinner on Wednesday, May 9th at the Grand Hyatt in New York City.
His Excellency was honored at the event for his visionary leadership role in the development and expansion of DP World and Jebel Ali Port in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) and his numerous contributions to the global maritime industry. His Excellency was joined at the ceremony by His Excellency Mohammed Sharaf, Chief Executive Officer of DP World and Co-Vice Chairman of the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council, senior executives from DP World, global maritime officials, and representatives from government and industry.
His Excellency Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman of DP World (right), poses with Danny Sebright, president of the U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council (left), during the awards ceremony in New York.
Also honored at the dinner were Matthew K. Rose, Chairman & CEO of BNSF Railway Company; Joseph C. Curto, President of the New York Shipping Association, Inc. (NYSA); and Spyros Polemis, Chairman & Managing Director of Seacrest Shipping Co., Ltd. The annual award, given by the Maritime Association of the Port of New York/New Jersey (MAPONY), is “presented to visionaries of the 21st Century who through excellence in their company, organization, services exemplify the qualities of futuristic thinking in the maritime industry.”
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About His Excellency Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman of DP World
Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem has served as Chairman of the Board of DP World since 2007. Previously, he served as Chairman of Dubai World and in this role oversaw businesses across several industries including real estate development, hospitality, retail, e-commerce and various commodities exchanges, transportation, and logistics. His Excellency has more than 25 years’ of experience in the marine terminal industry, is Chairman of Port & Free Zone World FZE and is a leading Dubai and international businessman.
About DP World
DP World operates more than 60 terminals across six continents, with container handling generating around 80% of its revenue. In addition, the company currently has 11 new developments and major expansions underway in 10 countries.
DP World aims to enhance customers’ supply chain efficiency by effectively managing container, bulk and other terminal cargo. Its dedicated, experienced and professional team of over 30,000 people serves customers in some of the most dynamic economies in the world.
The company constantly invests in terminal infrastructure, facilities and people, working closely with customers and business partners to provide quality services today and tomorrow, when and where customers need them.
In taking this customer-centric approach, DP World is building on the established relationships and superior level of service demonstrated at its flagship Jebel Ali facility in Dubai, which has been voted “Best Seaport in the Middle East” for 17 consecutive years.
In 2011, DP World handled nearly 55 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container units) across its portfolio from the Americas to Asia. With a pipeline of expansion and development projects in key growth markets, including India, China and the Middle East, capacity is expected to rise to around 103 million TEU by 2020, in line with market demand.
