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Douglas Smith

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CEO DP World (Canada) Inc. at DP World
📍 Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Douglas Smith is the CEO of DP World Canada, leveraging nearly 30 years of experience in global trade and logistics to drive innovation in port operations. He is a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy and previously managed a P&L of over $900 million at Adani Ports. Colleagues describe him as detail-oriented, consistent, and fair.

In a recent interview, Doug mentioned that to manage stress and stay proactive, he focuses on working out and intentionally keeping free time in his schedule to think, which prevents him from constantly being in a reactive state.

He has held key roles across four continents, seven countries, and has moved 18 times throughout his 30-year career in the shipping industry.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
CEO DP World (Canada) Inc.
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
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Priorities

Topics Douglas cares about

Inland Logistics
He emphasizes that strengthening Canada's trade network requires improving inland infrastructure, not just expanding seaports, to resolve bottlenecks and reduce container dwell times.
Supply Chain Innovation
He focuses on creating practical solutions to logistics challenges, such as the Salish Sea Gateway, a short-sea shipping connection to improve efficiency between Vancouver and Nanaimo.
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Career

Work history

7-2023
CEO DP World (Canada) Inc.
DP World
4-2020 - 7-2023
CEO / Joint President - Mundra & Tuna Ports
Adani Ports and SEZ
1-2018 - 4-2020
Member of the Board
CD Holding OY
6-2016 - 4-2020
Member of the Board
Ust-Luga Container Terminal OJSC
6-2016 - 4-2020
Member of the Board
First Container Terminal AO
In the press

Media appearances

Port Podcast: Doug Smith CEO of DP World Canada. Featured in YouTube
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Douglas Smith – CEO, DP World (Canada) – Indigenous Resource Opportunities Conference. Featured in BCIROC – Indigenous Resource Opportunities Conference
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Education
1991 - 1994
Bachelor of Science
United States Merchant Marine Academy
2010 - 2012
MBA
University of Phoenix
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