Ernakulam, Kerala | May 19, 2025 — Unifeeder, a DP World company, in partnership with Kerala-based NGO Plan@Earth, has launched a hybrid Marine Ambulance and Dispensary for the island communities of Kadamakkudy Panchayath, located in the Vypin Constituency of Ernakulam District.
This community-driven initiative introduces a specially designed medical boat that will provide outpatient consultations, emergency care and essential medications. It will serve over 17,000 residents living across 14 remote islands with limited or no road access. Operating six days a week, the boat will navigate the region’s waterways to deliver vital medical services directly to these underserved island communities.
C.M. Muraleedharan, Regional Director, Unifeeder India said, “This Marine Ambulance and Dispensary is a reflection of our commitment to the welfare of the communities in which we operate. We’re proud to partner with Plan@Earth to ensure that the people of Kadamakkudy’s island communities can access timely and life-saving healthcare, right at their doorstep.”
Kisna Yadav, Chief Legal Officer, Unifeeder, commented, “At Unifeeder, we believe connectivity goes beyond cargo – it’s about connecting communities to opportunity and care. This initiative exemplifies that belief.”
The hybrid boat, powered by a 40HP electric/solar engine, is outfitted with a consultation room, a laboratory, a mobile pharmacy and essential medical infrastructure including a defibrillator, suction unit and oxygen supply. Medical services will be provided by a four-member team comprising a doctor, nurse, pharmacist and attender. The service will follow a weekly schedule for each island and operate via a dedicated helpline.
This community initiative of Unifeeder is aligned to the Government’s National Rural Health Mission which aims to provide accessible, affordable, and quality health care to the rural population, especially for vulnerable groups.
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About Unifeeder Group
Unifeeder Group is a dynamic logistics company, covering Europe, Africa, Asia & Latin America. We operate more than 150 vessels and make the way for +5,5 Mio. containers every year. Our journey in delivering innovative transport solutions started in 1977 with the foundation of Unifeeder in Aarhus, Denmark.
Since then, Unifeeder has grown from the best-connected Feeder & Shortsea network in Europe to being an international logistics company, providing efficient and sustainable logistic services throughout large parts of the World.
Today we are Unifeeder Group, a sound company with more than 1100 skilled colleagues worldwide.
Unifeeder simplifies the complex tasks of choosing and managing supply chains by providing efficient and sustainable transport solutions. By expanding the network, coming up with innovative solutions and being agile in day-to-day operations, we enable our customers to concentrate on their core business while we make their cargo flow.
As a key player in global and regional supply chains, we of course recognize our environmental
responsibilities and are committed to contributing to the reduction of local, national & global emissions. We are very focused on environmental footprint and bringing down emissions.
Since 2018, the Unifeeder Group is owned by DP World, a leading global end to end supply chains solutions provider, who operates multiple yet related businesses. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 100,000 employees, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.
Within DP World, the Unifeeder Group forms part of the business pillar; DP World Marine Services.
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DP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 100,000 employees, we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions. From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
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