DP World has cemented its position as a vital player in international trade through a series of strategic expansions that span ports, terminals, and logistics services across all six continents. The company has demonstrated its capability to respond effectively by providing comprehensive solutions and establishing advanced infrastructure that supports the sustainability of global trade, especially as worldwide supply chains face delays and complexities. The expansions have extended from Brazil to Senegal, and from London to the Red Sea, reflecting a strategy aimed at redefining the role of port operators in the modern global economy. These initiatives not only cross geographic boundaries but also increase operational capacity to over 100 million TEUs, incorporating developments in renewable energy, digital innovation, and acquisition of new transportation services.
Latin America
In Brazil, DP World has signed an agreement with the railway company “Rumo” to develop a massive cargo terminal at the Port of Santos, specifically designed for transporting grains and fertilizers with a capacity of 12.5 million tons per year, backed by a $500 million investment. This project is a vital commitment to the future of food security and agricultural value chains in Latin America’s largest economy.
In Peru, DP World has completed a significant $400 million expansion project at the Port of Callao, enhancing the terminal’s container handling capacity by 80% and solidifying Callao’s status as a key gateway for global trade on the western coast of South America.
The expansion project, known as “Centennial Pier,” increased the berth length from 650 meters to 1,050 meters, allowing Callao to be among the few ports in South America capable of accommodating three vessels simultaneously or two large ships. This enhancement has raised handling capacity from 1.5 million TEUs to 2.7 million annually, also expanding the container yard to a total area of 40 hectares.
Europe
In the United Kingdom, DP World has invested £1 billion in the London Gateway port, adding new docks and an advanced rail terminal, which enables the port to handle the largest vessels in the world and reshape British supply chains.
Upon completion, London Gateway will become the largest maritime port in the UK, managing 55% of imports arriving through the southeast. The port is set to handle about 2.4 million TEUs, with expected capacity growth by an additional 1,000,000 TEUs when the new Dock 4 opens later this month. The total length of the dock will reach 1,680 meters following these expansions. In Turkey, the company strengthened its presence by integrating operations with the “Evyap” group, resulting in the formation of “DP World Evyap,” aimed at enhancing trade connectivity between Europe and Asia.
Under the DP World Evyap agreement, DP World will acquire a 58% stake in “Evyaport,” while the Evyap group will hold a 42% stake in “DP World Yarimca.” This merger has created 2,088 meters of docking space, allowing for multiple large container ships to be docked at both terminals simultaneously.
Asia
DP World has finalized its acquisition of “Cargo Services Far East,” a global supply chain services provider based in Hong Kong. Cargo Services Far East Limited specializes in integrated logistics, managing the transportation of products from manufacturing sites to the customer’s doorstep, employing over 2,500 staff across Greater China and throughout Asia, Europe, South Africa, and the United States. This acquisition boosts DP World’s workforce to over 115,000 employees working in more than 800 locations globally.
Middle East & Africa
In the UAE, the company launched the “Bharat Mart” project in Dubai – a large marketplace connecting Indian manufacturers with global markets – as part of its support initiatives. In Saudi Arabia, the company commenced development on the “Jeddah Logistics Park,” the largest integrated logistics zone in the kingdom.
In Egypt, the first phase of the “Suez Logistics Park” has been initiated, covering an area of 300,000 square meters within the Suez Canal economic zone, enhancing Egypt’s competitiveness as a connecting hub between Asia and Africa. In Senegal, the first phase of construction has begun on the Ndian Port, with an investment of $1.2 billion, which will handle approximately 1.2 million TEUs annually, marking one of West Africa’s largest logistics investments.
Investing in the Future
DP World has embraced an unparalleled digital transformation by developing the “CARGOES” platform, which integrates shipment tracking, digital customs, and trade financing, reducing processing times and saving millions of dollars for its partners.
Furthermore, DP World, as a significant contributor to the sustainable blue economy, issued $100 million in blue bonds to finance sustainable projects that encompass maritime transport, port infrastructure, and marine pollution mitigation efforts, along with positive initiatives in environmental and water conservation. The ports associated with DP World achieved a renewable energy reliance rate of 65% in the third quarter of 2024, with a commitment to reducing emissions by 42% by 2030. Additionally, in logistics, DP World launched its global shipping network, opening 200 shipping offices across over 90% of global trade routes.