DP World’s Ranjit Ray appointed as World FZO’s national contact point in India

July 27, 2020: Ranjit Ray, heading FTZs for DP World Subcontinent has been appointed as the national contact point (NCP) of the World Free Zones Organisation (World FZO) for India Region.

As an NCP, Ranjit Ray will be the focal point to facilitate the development of Free Zones ecosystem in India along with the World FZO, and the Indian government.

DP World is building two Free Trade Zones in India. The projects are being developed at Nhava Sheva and Chennai, which will offer customers direct access to global and domestic markets.

DP World has over 30 years of experience in developing and operating Logistics Parks and Free Zones across the world. The company operates the world’s leading Free Zone – JAFZA in Dubai which contributes to 23% of the GDP of Dubai Region, catering to over 7000 companies and global customers.

Ranjit Ray, CEO FTZ, DP World Subcontinent said, “We are pleased to be appointed as a national contact point of the World FZO for India. DP World has a proven track record in developing free zones in many countries and we will endeavour to the best of our ability to leverage our global expertise to expand the logistics ecosystem in India and support our country’s fast-growing export-import trade. We look forward to this partnership and working closely with the World FZO and Indian government to position the country as a global trading and manufacturing hub.”