Hapag-Lloyd, DP World expand Africa terminal partnership
The expanded cooperation forms part of Hapag-Lloyd’s broader terminal strategy.
GERMANY – Hapag-Lloyd has expanded its cooperation with DP World in Africa to secure long-term terminal capacity in Dakar (Senegal), Luanda (Angola), and Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), and to support port infrastructure development in Banana (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Maputo (Mozambique), according to the company statement.
The partnership is expected to lay the groundwork for Hapag-Lloyd’s growth in Africa. According to the statement, the carrier expects its transport volumes on the continent to exceed one million TEU in 2026.
“Africa is one of Hapag-Lloyd’s most important growth markets, and we see significant long-term potential across the continent. To support this growth, we need reliable infrastructure, sufficient terminal capacity and a network that can scale with our customers. By strengthening our cooperation with DP World across the Africa continent, we are taking an important step to further improve the foundations of our service offering in Africa,” said Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd AG.
Terminal strategy
The expanded cooperation forms part of Hapag-Lloyd’s broader terminal strategy. The company said it will continue working with a diversified portfolio of terminal operators to ensure competitive, reliable, and flexible access to port and landside infrastructure, while expanding its own terminal portfolio through Hanseatic Global Terminals (HGT).
African growth context
Hapag-Lloyd has restructured its Africa operations into four areas, West Africa, Central Africa, South Africa, and East Africa, and opened a new office in Cotonou, Benin, to strengthen its West African footprint and serve hinterland markets like Niger and Burkina Faso.
Meanwhile, DP World operates a dozen port and logistics footholds across Africa, including a 30-year concession at Dar es Salaam, where it committed US$250 million and is upgrading Terminal 1.
Additionally, recent investments highlight the companies’ commitment to Africa’s growth, with DP World signing a shareholders’ agreement with GulfCap Africa for a 222-hectare Mombasa Industrial Park, drawing interest from more than 60 companies.
Hapag-Lloyd reported volume growth in Africa in its first-half 2026 results. Therefore, Hapag-Lloyd’s expanded partnership with DP World secures terminal capacity in Dakar, Luanda, and Dar es Salaam, directly supporting its target to exceed one million TEU in Africa by 2026.
Lastly, the partnership reflects a commitment to investing in emerging markets with long-term economic potential, and Hapag-Lloyd maintains a focus on reliable services, sufficient capacity, and consistent quality for its customers across Africa.
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