DP World signs deal with Fujairah Ports Authority to develop two new maritime terminals

UAE – DP World and the Fujairah Ports Authority have signed an agreement to develop two multipurpose container ports. The signing was attended by Essa Kazim, Chairman of DP World Board of Directors, and Mousa Murad, Director of Fujairah Port.

Under the 50-year concession agreement, the two facilities will be Al Rugaylat Container and Dibba Al Fujairah Port.

Al Rugaylat is designed to handle up to 2.5 million TEUs annually, alongside 1.7 million tonnes of general cargo and 190,000 Car Equivalent Units (CEUs). Dibba will add up to 3.6 million tonnes of annual general cargo capacity.

Strategic Vision and Infrastructure Development

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed said that the project will constitute a significant addition to Fujairah’s economic infrastructure, support sustainable development objectives, and strengthen the UAE’s competitiveness as a major hub for global trade

Once operational, the development will increase DP World’s total container-handling capacity in the UAE from 19.4 million TEUs to almost 22 million TEUs, while significantly expanding general cargo and Ro-Ro capacity.

Connectivity and Supply Chain Integration

Connected to Jebel Ali through DP World’s inland logistics network, the new terminals will be integrated with Jafza, extending DP World’s end-to-end supply chain across the UAE and streamlining global supply chains and improving trade efficiency.

Industry Leadership and Future Outlook

H.H. Sheikh Saleh bin Mohamed Al Sharqi, Chairman, Fujairah Ports Authority, said: “The partnership with DP World marks an important milestone in Fujairah’s continued development as one of the region’s most important maritime gateways. The Al Rugaylat and Dibba terminals will bring world-class operating capability, expanded capacity and new investment to the emirate. We look forward to working with DP World to deliver a project that will benefit customers, communities and the UAE’s wider economy.”

Yuvraj Narayan, Group Chief Executive Officer, DP World, said: “Fujairah strengthens what Jebel Ali already delivers, a single, global integrated platform for moving goods across global supply chains and within the UAE and beyond. With Jebel Ali operating at high utilization, this development provides the additional capacity to support long-term growth. For cargo owners, it means greater flexibility, more choice and stronger supply chain resilience.”

Ultimately, the collaboration reinforces the UAE’s competitive position as a dominant force in global commerce and logistics, and the country remains prepared to pursue further infrastructure developments to sustain long-term growth in the maritime sector.

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