DP World commits US$2.5B to global logistics projects in 2025

UAE – DP World will invest US$2.5 billion in 2025 to strengthen its global logistics network with major infrastructure projects in India, Africa, South America and Europe.

The investment aims to meet growing demand for dependable and connected supply chains.

Speaking on the company’s outlook, DP World Chairman and Group CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem said, “Global trade is evolving fast, and we are investing boldly to shape its future. Despite short-term uncertainty, this US$2.5 billion commitment reflects our confidence in long-term trade growth and our determination to build the infrastructure needed to keep the world connected.”

In India, DP World has begun construction on a US$510 million terminal at Tuna Tekra in Gujarat. The new facility will feature a 1.1 km berth and an annual capacity of 2.19 million TEUs. It will connect India’s inland markets to global trade routes through new road and rail links.

In Africa, two major ports are under development. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, DP World is developing a deep-sea port in Banana with an annual capacity of 450,000 TEUs.

The location on the Atlantic coast will reduce shipping times and costs by attracting direct calls from large vessels coming from Asia and Europe.

Further along the coast in Senegal, the company is investing US$830 million into the Ndayane Port project. Once completed, the port will handle 1.2 million TEUs each year and serve as a key entry point for goods into West Africa.

In Ecuador, DP World is spending US$140 million to expand the berth at the Port of Posorja to 700 meters. This will allow the port to handle two post-Panamax ships at the same time.

In the UK, DP World is putting US$1 billion into expanding the London Gateway logistics hub. The expansion includes two new shipping berths and a second rail terminal. This will create 400 new jobs and push the port closer to becoming Britain’s biggest container terminal by 2030.

John Trenchard, vice president for commercial and supply chain at DP World UK, pointed to the company’s focus on practical solutions for businesses. “Our integrated model gives us visibility and control across the entire supply chain, helping our partners reduce risks and costs. No one else can offer this breadth of capabilities, and we are proud to deliver long-term value to the customers and communities we serve,” he said.

Carbon inset progress

Alongside the infrastructure push, DP World is also reducing emissions. The company issued its first carbon inset certificates in the UK this year.

These certificates apply to import containers moved through the London Gateway and Southampton terminals. Each registered container earns 50kg of CO2e credits.

Trenchard noted strong interest in the programme. “With 150,000 TEUs worth of registrations since January, the trial has been an undeniable success so far and its extension to the end of the year is a testament to the confidence we have that more cargo owners stand to benefit from the programme’s incentives,” he said.

DP World says the emission cuts come from using cleaner fuels and more efficient transport through its Unifeeder subsidiary.

The company’s focus on infrastructure and lower-carbon operations shows a growing effort to support trade while keeping emissions in check.

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