Dubai-based terminal operator DP World has signed a series of Memoranda of Understanding with the Government of the Indian State of Gujarat which envisages investments totalling 250 billion rupees (three billion dollars) for the construction of new ports, new terminals and special economic zones. In particular, the plan to build multipurpose ports in the region of the Indian state and on its west coast, the construction of Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCT) and other terminals intermodal services in Dahej, Vadodara, Rajkot, Bedi and Morbi as well as special economic zones in Jamnagar and Kutch. A further agreement with the Gujarat Maritime Board plans to examine opportunities for build other port calls.

On the occasion of today's signing of the agreements, the Chairman and CEO of Middle Eastern terminal group, Ahmed bin Sulayem, recalled that DP World is very committed to India, "where," he specified, "we have been operating for almost 20 years. In During this period, we have invested almost 2.5 million euros. billion dollars and we will invest more in the next three years in these projects." In addition, he added, "since the 2003 we are also present in Gujarat and we are proud to have participated in the process of growth of the State'. Sulayem has recalled that the investments already underway in Gujarat include a container terminal in the port of Mundra and terminal intermodal services in Ahmedabad and Hazira, as well as transport services throughout the state. In addition, this year DP World won the competition for the construction of a container terminal in the port of Deendayal, in Kandla ( of 3 February 2023).