DP World's Commitment to Driving Global Trade and Innovation

DP World surpassing 100 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of container handling capacity across its global portfolio serves as the latest proof of its remarkable growth.
The landmark achievement comes as a result of more than US$11bn in strategic investments and infrastructure enhancements over the last decade, while underscoring the organisation's position as a leader in global trade.
DP World's remains steadfast in its commitment to providing customers with robust end-to-end logistics solutions and enabling growth in international commerce.
A decade of expansion and innovation
Since 2014, DP World has expanded its capacity by 33%, having begun with 75.6 million TEUs.
The company has consistently focused on modernising infrastructure and developing new greenfield projects, while strategic acquisitions have further bolstered its growth. In the past year alone, global gross container handling capacity has increased by 5%.
This consistent expansion has cemented DP World’s 9.2% share of the global container market. Its investment strategy reflects a commitment to the regions it operates in, delivering increased capacity and operational efficiencies for customers and partners.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO at DP World, remarks: "Crossing the 100 million TEU mark is a momentous milestone in our journey, which began 45 years ago. This achievement reflects our commitment to investing in world-class logistics infrastructure to make trade flow. We're confident the market will continue to grow in the years ahead and we will have the capacity to service it.
“Through our decades of experience operating in some of the most dynamic markets in the world, we've gained a deep understanding of every aspect of the complex global supply chain. This allows us to build customised solutions where others can only see obstacles.”
Supporting growth in emerging markets
DP World’s expansion strategy is focused on integrating infrastructure, multimodal transportation and logistics services, a comprehensive approach that connects businesses with their customers efficiently and reliably. Currently, new port projects are underway in Ndayane, Senegal, and Tuna-Tekra, India, further extending DP World’s global reach.
A key highlight of 2024 was DP World’s acquisition and development of the previously underdeveloped Dar es Salaam port facility in Tanzania, as Tiemen Meester, COO for Ports & Terminals at DP World, explains.
"Dar es Salaam has not been developed since the 1950s, with vessel waiting times of sometimes more than a month," he says. "Our work there in the last six months has almost eradicated that issue and the future looks a lot brighter for Tanzanian trade."
This investment aligns with DP World’s strategy of focusing on emerging markets and underserved trade regions, where its operations can create a significant socio-economic impact.
Celebrating 45 years of leadership
This year also marks major anniversaries for DP World: 45 years of Jebel Ali Port; 40 years of the Jebel Ali Freezone; and 20 years since the company’s formation following the merger of Dubai Ports Authority and Dubai Ports International.
This trio of milestones highlights DP World’s rapid growth and commitment to innovation in global trade.
Meanwhile, global container throughput is forecast to grow by 2.8% in 2024, according to Drewry Container Forecaster. DP World is well-positioned to capitalise on this growth, with a forward-looking approach that combines infrastructure development and customised supply chain solutions.
Reflecting on DP World’s progress, Tiemen summarises: "Reaching such an impressive milestone is significant for us, but it’s what that figure represents in terms of the flow of global trade and what it has enabled in the markets we have invested in, that's the really exciting part.”
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