Dubai: DP World today announced strong financial and operational results for the first half of 2025, underlining the resilience of its integrated global trade platform amid ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
According to Emirates News Agency, revenue grew by 20.4% year-on-year to $11,244 million, driven by strong performance across Ports and Terminals and recent acquisitions. Adjusted EBITDA rose 21.4% to $3,033 million, while container volumes increased 5.6% on a like-for-like basis, reaching 45.4 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) across the global portfolio.
DP World Group Chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, commented on the results, emphasizing the company's ability to deliver integrated end-to-end solutions and operate critical infrastructure in key markets. This strategy has allowed DP World to continue supporting cargo owners and deliver strong results despite challenges such as geopolitical tensions, the closure of the Red Sea route, and uncertainty around global trade tariffs.
DP World is investing in strategic growth markets with $1.08 billion in capital expenditure during the first half of the year. The full-year capex target of $2.5 billion will support expansion in locations such as Jebel Ali Port, Drydocks World, Tuna Tekra (India), London Gateway (UK), and Dakar (Senegal). These investments aim to enhance terminal capacity, supply chain integration, and digital capabilities to support long-term trade resilience.
Across terminals where DP World has operational control, the company handled 27.4 million TEU, an increase of 7.5% year-on-year. Through Unifeeder, DP World offers efficient and sustainable multimodal transport solutions, ensuring connectivity for global shipping lines and cargo owners. This network has been crucial amid recent disruptions to global supply chains, helping customers maintain cargo flows and delivery reliability.
DP World's freight forwarding platform now spans approximately 300 locations and covers more than 90% of global trade lanes.