DP World joined Shifft, an autonomous logistics venture backed by Dubai Future Foundation and self-driving technology firm Oxa. The partnership marks DP World's first strategic collaboration with Shifft.
Work will start at Jebel Ali Port, where DP World operates more than 900 vehicles that move containers between terminals and transport cargo from quay cranes to yard stacks and gates. The partnership could later expand to over 60 ports and terminals in DP World's global network.
Shifft will focus on vehicle integration, self-driving capability, safety assurance, fleet orchestration, traffic routing, and digital twins. The venture will build systems compatible with DP World's existing and planned technology. DP World will contribute operational knowledge and expertise in safety and workforce development, providing Shifft with a working terminal to test its systems.
Paul Newman, Founder and Chief Executive of Oxa, said the collaboration "aims to transform industrial vehicles into an intelligent, autonomous digital workforce capable of operating efficiently in complex, mixed-use environments." DP World treats autonomous operation as central to its long-term strategy and operates thousands of vehicles globally.