Mubasher: DP World has inaugurated the first smart logistics center in Lurin, Peru, according to a press release on Wednesday.

The center is connected through optical fibers to its terminal at Callao Port, near the capital Lima, for delivering information to the port and customs enabling customers to manage the movement of their cargo using their own electronic devices and smartphones, the press release revealed.

“This new logistics center underlines our commitment to enabling trade across the supply chain connecting ports and customs through smart technology to make life easier for business and end users. The new platform is designed to encourage trade in the region and on the west coast of South America saving time and money through the efficient movement of cargo. This development is part of our strategy to deploy state-of-the-art technology across our global portfolio of 77 marine and inland terminals worldwide,” said DP World Group Chairman and CEO and Chairman of Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem.