DP World to launch Freight Forwarding Operations in Sweden
LONDON: DP World announces the landmark expansion of its freight forwarding operations to Sweden, connecting importers and exporters to DP World’s global network.
Opening in February, DP World’s new Stockholm and Gothenburg freight offices will support trade routes between Sweden and key DP World markets in the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, bolstering DP World’s global network of 180 business units across 70 countries.
The expansion is being supported by regional partners including DP World-owned company Foodtankers, who recently celebrated their 70th anniversary of operations in Sweden, as well as Business Sweden, the Swedish Trade and Invest Council, and local warehousing providers, final mile and pre-on carriage companies.
The Stockholm and Gothenburg offices will also benefit from the rollout of DP World’s Cargoes platform, strengthening Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) connectivity with global clients and streamlining customs operations for Swedish exporters.
Stephen Whittingham, Executive Vice President – North Europe, DP World, said: “Our new operation in Sweden will connect businesses across the country with our global network, create new jobs, and continue DP World’s investment in sustainable, technology-driven logistics.
“This is the next step in developing and expanding the service DP World offers to customers in Sweden and across the region. Sweden’s culture of innovation, collaboration and sustainability makes it a natural partner for DP World’s next chapter in the Nordics, and we are looking forward to becoming a trusted partner to Swedish industry leaders across the automotive, technology, manufacturing, and retail sectors.”
Bojan Knightly, Country Manager – Sweden, DP World, said: “By establishing DP World in Stockholm and Gothenburg, we’re aiming to give regional customers a simpler, faster and more transparent way to move goods around the world and connect to the global market. We are very excited with this announcement and look forward to further growth in Sweden and the wider region as we continue to scale up our operations in the Nordics.”
Supporting DP World’s global net zero by 2050 ambition, DP World Sweden is aiming to offer up to 25% of shipments via rail and sea in the first operational year to reduce road emissions and 100% e-documentation and online invoicing to eliminate paper processes.
Aligning with DP World’s ‘Our World, Our Future’ programme, it will also support local education and equality initiatives in Sweden, exploring partnerships with Transportföretagen and Logistiknätverk Göteborg to foster new innovation and skills.