INTERVIEW WITH ...
MARKUS KANIS
In a 30-year career Markus Kanis has become an expert in supply chain development and freight forwarding across multiple sectors
Markus Kanis is Europe Logistics COO at DP World , a world leader in global supply chain solutions , specialising in cargo logistics , port terminal operations and maritime services .
TELL US A LITTLE OF YOURSELF AND YOUR ROLE
» I joined DP World in my current role in January 2023 . I bring senior management and leadership experience from Imperial Logistics and Kuehne & Nagel . In all I have spent 30 years in the global logistics and supply chain industry .
At DP I am responsible for establishing , developing and growing our logistics commercial strategy and capability . This involves a focus on enhancing brand offering and acquiring additional markets , industries and tailored innovative end-to-end supply chain solutions for global customers .
I am a passionate advocate for providing training , guidance and mentoring , to enhance productivity and develop talent in the workforce .
HOW IS DP WORLD HELPING CUSTOMERS BUILD RESILIENCE ?
» Supply chains are unique and complex in nature , making the ‘ one size fits all ’ approach ineffective . At DP World we have the experience and expertise to understand customer requirements and build customised solutions that can vary across regions , sectors and capabilities .
In the context of Europe , we ’ ve deployed a vast network of employees with varied skills and resources to study the market trend and provide a tailored solution to our customers in the region . We are investing time and money to deliver creative solutions to
18 October 2023