DP World targets Australian rail business

It aims to partner with Australian companies looking for transport and intermodal solutions. As part of DP’s initiative, it has also launched integrated container logistics park Botany Intermodal, which will be housed within DP World Logistics Australia.

DP World Australia’s managing director and CEO, Paul Scurrah, commented: “As a critical link in the cargo logistics chain, we’re growing our Australian business in a way that makes sense.

“This new intermodal business aligns with our plans to develop operations that complement DP World Australia’s stevedoring business.”

The businesses will be located in Port Botany-Sydney Airport Precinct, home to Australia’s second largest container port.

Mark Hulme, chief operating officer of logistics at DP World Logistics Australia, stated DP’s new arm would improve stability and customer service integration down the logistics chain.

“DP World Logistics Australia will offer fast and efficient container coordination, movement, cleaning, repairs, refurbishment and storage services to customers who are transiting container freight into and out of the terminals,” he said.

“Botany Intermodal is connected to the Southern Sydney Freight Line, which will drive improved rail efficiency and speed of service for adjacent stevedoring operations. This opens the opportunity for rail operators to load empties within the port precinct.”

Covering 15.3 hectares, Botany Intermodal’s services will include washing containers; ISO tanks and road tankers to specific customer requirements; repairing and upgrading containers; storing empty and full containers and loading and unloading rail freight.