DP World, Wilo Group expand partnership on AI-driven water, logistics solutions
Combining Wilo’s engineering and technology leadership with DP World’s integrated logistics ecosystem will support smarter industrial operations and strengthen supply chain resilience.
UAE – DP World and Wilo Group have expanded their strategic partnership through a new Memorandum of Understanding to advance sustainable infrastructure, smart logistics solutions, and AI-driven innovations in the global water sector, building on Wilo’s long-standing presence in the Jebel Ali Free Zone.
The agreement was signed at Wilopark in Dortmund by Oliver Hermes, President and Global CEO of the Wilo Group, and Abdulla Al Hashmi, Global Chief Operating Officer of Parks and Economic Zones at DP World, in the presence of Abdulla Al Khater, Head of the Economic Section at the UAE Embassy in Berlin.
The partnership builds on Wilo’s long-standing presence in the region, including its Green Fab facility in Dubai, built almost 20 years ago and significantly expanded last year in the Jebel Ali Free Zone, operated by DP World.
AI Integration and Sustainable Infrastructure
Under the MoU, the companies will explore deploying Wilo’s AI-integrated solutions across DP World’s logistics hubs and ports, optimize Wilo’s global supply chains, and assess collaboration through the Wilo Global WATER AI Academy programme.
The partnership aims to create a more efficient and environmentally conscious global ecosystem for manufacturers and consumers by combining smart logistics with advanced water technology.
Direct Statements from Leadership
Oliver Hermes, President and Global CEO of the Wilo Group, said: “Expanding the partnership is a significant strategic step: we are linking Wilo’s expertise in water technology even more closely with DP World’s infrastructure and logistics capabilities. Harnessing the transformative power of AI, we can implement joint projects that have a sustainable impact worldwide, in the water sector, the logistics industry and far beyond.”
Abdulla Al Hashmi, Global Chief Operating Officer of Parks and Economic Zones at DP World, said that this agreement builds on a long-standing partnership that has grown through Jafza over many years.
Combining Wilo’s engineering and technology leadership with DP World’s integrated logistics ecosystem will support smarter industrial operations and strengthen supply chain resilience.
Knowledge Exchange and Talent Development
The agreement also emphasizes knowledge exchange and talent development, utilizing Wilo’s established facilities in the Jebel Ali Free Zone to test new solutions
This strategic partnership ultimately seeks to create a more efficient and environmentally conscious global ecosystem for manufacturers and consumers through AI-driven innovations, enhancing supply chain resilience and promoting sustainable industrial operations across international markets.
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