The plan is designed to protect health and safety of staff and keep trade flowing throughout current crisis.
The UAE arm of Dubai-based DP World has implemented a rapid, resolute action plan in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
At the flagship hub of Jebel Ali Port and Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) priority has been given to ensure the movement of vital supplies like food items, medicine and medical equipment required by the UAE and Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to contain the infection.
Mohammed Al Muallem, CEO and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region and CEO of Jafza, said: “We have taken every measure we can to keep trade flowing because our nation needs the goods we are moving, such as food and medical supplies, to face the crisis. We’re working closely with all our stakeholders, especially companies in Jafza that provide essential services, to spread the awareness that preventive actions by individuals are as important as those taken by organisations. This is a time for collective action and we at DP World, UAE Region remain committed to playing our role in the UAE’s drive against Covid-19.”
In an effort to further improve resilience measures, DP World has increased segregation of workforces, increased cleaning and disinfection, provided transportation to get employees to work through lockdowns and arranged accommodation for employees near their place of work.
Thermal cameras have also been installed at all operational buildings, entrances and gates to identify body temperatures of individuals and catch suspected cases of Covid-19.
Al Muallem added: “Our people are our most valuable assets and we put their safety and health as our top priority. The measures we’ve activated are focused on timely actions to prevent the spread of Covid-19 infection.”
