DP World supports World Ice Hockey Championships in Australia

DP World Australia announced sponsorship for the 2008 IIHF World Ice Hockey Championships taking place this week in Newcastle. Jack Williams, Managing Director said “the company supports local communities but ice hockey is a first for us. When people see this incredible exciting game live, they will be fans for life”

DP World is one of the largest global marine container terminal operators with 42 terminals and 13 new developments across 27 countries. It’s dedicated, experienced and professional team of more than 30,000 serves customers in some of the most dynamic economies in the world.

DP World aims to enhance customers’ supply chain efficiency by providing quality services to effectively manage container, bulk and other terminal cargo. It also provides logistics, infrastructure development and consultancy services where its experience adds significant value for customers.

The historical birth place of P&O Ports acquired by DP World in 2006, the Australia and New Zealand region which is headquartered in Sydney, is focused on the Australian market with Terminals in Brisbane, Port Botany, Melbourne, Adelaide & Fremantle.

The company constantly invests in terminal infrastructure, facilities and people, working closely with customers and business partners to provide quality services today and tomorrow, when and where customers need them.

Mr Williams added “In Australia, DP World is a major corporate sponsor of Dare to Lead, a commonwealth funded national project with a focus on improving educational outcomes for Indigenous students. Dare to Lead began in 2000 when representatives of the four peak principals associations met at a national forum and agreed that Indigenous education would be their highest priority. It is an initiative of the profession and specifically of the Australian Principals Associations Professional Development Council (APAPDC) acting on behalf of its members and their associations. The Project is funded by the Australian Government with the support of the Minister for Education, Science and Training. With DP World’s financial support and the active participation of its employees, Dare to Lead is now in its third phase, with currently over 49% of all Australian schools (more than 4700) signed on as coalition members.”

DP World will be donating 10 tickets for all 15 games to local participants of the Dare to Lead program.