Wilo and DP World expand sustainable water technology alliance

On 22 June 2026, the Wilo Group and DP World officially expanded their strategic partnership.

This enhanced alliance, formalised through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), is strictly aimed at advancing sustainable infrastructure, deploying smart logistics solutions, and fostering artificial intelligence-based innovations within the global water sector. The formal agreement was signed at Wilopark, the global headquarters in Dortmund. The ceremony featured key leadership figures, including Wilo Chief Executive Officer Oliver Hermes and Abdulla Al Hashmi, Global Chief Operating Officer for Parks and Economic Zones at DP World. Furthermore, the high-profile event was witnessed by Abdulla Al Khater, Head of the Economic Section at the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Berlin.

This latest strategic expansion deepens a long-standing partnership that has been firmly anchored in the United Arab Emirates for nearly two decades. The foundation of this enduring relationship is explicitly tied to the Wilo Group's established presence in the Middle Eastern region. A critical component of this operational footprint is Wilo’s Green Fab facility in Dubai. Constructed almost twenty years ago, this pivotal manufacturing hub underwent a significant expansion last year. Crucially, the Green Fab facility is strategically located within the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), a premier logistics ecosystem operated by DP World. This historical geographic proximity in Jafza has cultivated a deeply integrated working relationship between the two organisations.

Integrating AI and Optimising Supply Chains

Under the provisions of the MoU, both multinational companies are set to embark on an ambitious technological integration programme. The primary objective is to explore and implement Wilo’s AI-integrated solutions across DP World’s extensive network of logistics hubs and maritime ports. By synergising their respective operational strengths, the partnership intends to meticulously optimise Wilo’s global supply chains, ensuring greater efficiency and resilience in the movement of essential water technology components worldwide. Additionally, the two entities will rigorously assess potential avenues for collaboration under the framework of the Wilo Global WATER AI Academy programme, highlighting a mutual commitment to advancing industrial knowledge exchange.

The executive leadership from both corporate organisations articulated a unified vision regarding the immense strategic potential of this expanded partnership. Speaking at the signing ceremony at Wilopark, Oliver Hermes, President & Global CEO of the Wilo Group, stated: “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 artificial intelligence, we can implement joint projects that have a sustainable impact worldwide – in the water sector, the logistics industry and far beyond”. He subsequently emphasised his positive outlook by adding: “We at Wilo are looking forward to working even more closely with DP World than before.”

Providing the crucial perspective from the global logistics and economic zone sector, Abdulla Al Hashmi, Global COO, Parks and Economic Zones at DP World, highlighted the comprehensive regional and international benefits of the newly signed agreement. He remarked: “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, strengthen supply chain resilience and unlock new opportunities for manufacturers and customers across the UAE, Germany and wider global markets. It also creates a platform for knowledge exchange and talent development, which are critical to the next phase of industrial growth”.

Looking Towards a Sustainable Future

The enhanced collaboration between the Wilo Group and DP World signifies a crucial milestone in aligning advanced technological manufacturing with state-of-the-art logistics operations. By actively combining their distinct spheres of technical expertise, the two corporate leaders are poised to establish robust new global benchmarks for both operational efficiency and environmental sustainability. The deliberate integration of artificial intelligence into these critical operational sectors will undeniably serve as a powerful catalyst for continuous industrial improvement. This strategic pathway secures long-term economic advantages for their international stakeholders while concurrently supporting the continued success of the broader global supply chain.