DP World Secures Five-Year Warehouse Contract with Suzano
DP World has inked a five-year agreement with Suzano, a global leader in pulp and paper production, to oversee warehouse and production line supply operations at a facility located in Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Espírito Santo. This contract significantly broadens DP World's contract logistics presence in Brazil and underscores its comprehensive strategy for port and inland logistics. The nearly 5,000 square meter facility, integrated within Suzano's Consumer and Tissue division manufacturing plant, commenced operations in February. DP World's responsibilities encompass inbound receiving, inventory management, production line replenishment, and the outbound distribution of finished tissue products such as toilet paper, napkins, and paper towels. The facility is designed to support a daily production of approximately 19,000 bales, with an inbound handling capacity of up to 152 tonnes per day and an outbound distribution capacity of 128 tonnes per day. The distribution network serves consumer markets across Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Brazil's Central-West region. This new agreement builds upon an established commercial partnership between the two companies at the Port of Santos, where DP World currently manages Brazil's largest and most advanced pulp export warehouse, boasting an annual handling capacity of up to five million tonnes. Fabio Siccherino, CEO of DP World in Brazil, highlighted the deal as a testament to the company's capability in seamlessly integrating port operations, warehousing, and inland distribution into a cohesive supply chain solution.