LIFETIME OF ACHIEVEMENT IN SUPPLY CHAIN
“ The biggest subject right now outside of the physical movement of goods is decarbonisation ”
Given the conveyor belt of challenges that continue to beset the supply chain , DP World ’ s COO Tiemen Meester finds himself in the front line of the never-ending battle to keep the world open for business .
Dutch-born Meester has been with smart-logistics solutions giant DP World for seven years , and says that , while the world economy and supply lurches from peak to trough , he prefers to keep things on the level .
“ I ’ m very focused on what I call a positive environment ,” he says , speaking to sister Publication , Business Chief . “ Even if results are under pressure or things are not going your way , you need to create an upbeat , positive , fun environment . People need to work through the highs and lows .”
DP World started life as a single operation in Dubai ’ s Port Rashid but is now an integral part of global trade , with 150 companies spanning six continents and revenue of US $ 17bn in 2002 . The company contributes an incredible 23.8 % to Dubai ’ s GDP .
Ports & Terminals is one of the four pillars of DP World ’ s operations , alongside Logistics , Marine Services , and Technology . In simple terms , if goods are placed on a vessel , Ports & Terminals handle the containers at both ends of the crossing .
Where those ports at either end of the journey are located is a hot topic of conversation , with many businesses looking to mitigate risk by shortening the supply chain , through a policy of nearshoring and reshoring the manufacture of goods .
20 March 2024