DP World has announced a new partnership with the Gemini Cooperation to enhance cargo operations throughout Canada.
Beginning in February 2025, DP World will introduce several new container services at its terminals at the Port of Vancouver, Port of Prince Rupert and Port Saint John.
The agreement with the new Gemini Cooperation between Maersk A/S and Hapag-Lloyd AG will allow DP World to present additional options for cargo loading and discharge in Vancouver, Prince Rupert and Saint John. By leveraging its network of terminals across Canada, DP World can reportedly provide enhanced resilience in the event of disruption.
This collaboration will strengthen trade connections between Asia, Europe, and North America. Vancouver and Prince Rupert will handle key shipping services to and from Asia, while Saint John will manage services connecting to Northern Europe.
The Gemini Cooperation, which launches in February 2025, aims to deliver a fast, flexible and interconnected ocean network and achieve 90 per cent on-time vessel arrivals, delivering service across DP World’s Canadian gateways.
Prince Rupert’s proximity to Asia—North America’s closest port to the region—combined with advanced connectivity to critical rail routes and uncongested infrastructure, makes it both the fastest service from APAC and an indispensable hub for transpacific trade, reported DP World.
Doug Smith, CEO of DP World in Canada, said: “This partnership with Gemini Cooperation reaffirms our vision of enabling smarter trade and bolstering the resilience of global supply chains.
“By uniting the strengths of DP World’s Canadian terminal network with the innovative approach of Gemini Cooperation, we are paving the way for seamless and reliable connections between Asia, Europe, and North America.”
Last summer, the newly established Gemini Cooperation selected eight APM Terminals (APMT) terminals as hubs to connect the network’s services.