H.H. Sheikh Hamdan unveils DP World's Free Trade Warehousing Zone

Dubai Eye

10-04-2025

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has inaugurated DP World's state-of-the-art Free Trade Warehousing Zone (FTWZ) in Mumbai.
The inauguration of the Nhava Sheva Business Park (NSBP), which took place 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.
His Highness toured the facility accompanied by Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World. He was briefed about the various operations, value added services, and customised services deployed to enhance the efficiency of the FTWZ.
"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," said Sheikh Hamdan.
DP World has developed three world-leading Free Trade Warehousing Zones in India with an investment of over $200 million (AED 735 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 Nhava Sheva Business Park near Mumbai offers 1 million sq. ft. of warehousing space, with another one million in the planning stage.
It features specialised and temperature-controlled spaces, catering to diverse industry needs. As part of DP World's global network of 12 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—reflecting DP World's efforts to generate employment in the regions where it operates.
This initiative aligns with the company's broader Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) objectives in India, aimed at increasing female representation and fostering a more inclusive work environment within the logistics sector.
Awarded Platinum certification by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for green design, Nhava Sheva Business Park promotes environmental stewardship and economic growth while supporting global business.
Its strategic location near a major Indian port, the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority, the Navi Mumbai Airport, and national highways enhances India's trade connectivity through efficient multimodal cargo movement.
Hamdan bin Mohammed inaugurates DP World's state-of-the-art Free Trade Warehousing Zone (FTWZ) – the Nhava Sheva Business Park (NSBP) – in Mumbai, India.
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