DP World has recently opened the first smart logistics centre in Peru connected through optical fibers to Callao Port, to drive trade flow in the surrounding area in the west of South America.

The Dubai-based company said this will help deliver full data to the port and customs, and will enable clients to control their goods using their smart devices.

DP World develops and operates the container terminal in the port, located near the Peruvian capital, Lima.

DP World Group Chairman and CEO and Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, said, "DP World is reinforcing its global network of marine and inland terminals and logistics centres with the opening of the new logistics centre in the Republic of Peru. The new platform is designed to drive trade flow in the surrounding area, west of South America, with focus on making customers happy through providing smart logistics services that ensure time saving and cost efficient cargo movement and management between the logistics centre and the port of Callao.

"This inauguration comes in line with DP Group’s commitment to developing and deploying state-of-the-art technology in its global ports portfolio of 77 marine and inland terminals worldwide, aiming to enhance global ports industry and boost growth in world trade and economy."

Sultan bin Sulayem added, "We are inspired by the directives of Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to accept nothing but number one position in all domains. In this perspective, we are keen to support economic development of nations where we have business. Today, DP World is serving and enabling about 53 percent of global trade, an achievement we couldn’t have attained without sound strategic planning and innovation in all aspects of our business."

"The group is planning to open more logistics centres across Peru to ease container traffic at Callao terminal by means of smart control and monitoring of shipments for the best benefits of traders, investors and Peru’s overall economic growth," he concluded.