Dubai’s DP World posts 20.4% rise in H1 revenue

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Dubai’s DP World reported a 20.4 per cent jump in H1 2025 revenue to $11.24bn, supported by solid growth in its Ports & Terminals business and contributions from recent acquisitions.

Adjusted EBITDA climbed 21.4 per cent to $3.03bn, while container volumes rose 5.6 per cent on a like-for-like basis to 45.4 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units), the company said.

DP World handled 45.4 million TEU across its global portfolio during the period, up 6.7 per cent in reported terms, reflecting both underlying growth and capacity expansion.

Profit was reported at $960m.

DP World H1 revenue and EBITDA grew by 20 per cent

“We are pleased to report strong first-half results, with both revenue and EBITDA growing by over 20 per cent,” said group chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem. “Ongoing geopolitical tensions, the continued closure of the Red Sea route, and rising uncertainty around global trade tariffs have caused significant disruption across the industry.

“Despite these challenges, our strategy of delivering integrated end-to-end solutions and operating critical infrastructure in key markets has allowed us to continue supporting cargo owners to move their freight.”

The group highlighted resilience across its global network, with non-container revenue, including logistics and marine services, making a stronger contribution to the topline.

DP World has invested heavily in expanding its supply chain capabilities in recent years, including logistics assets in Europe, Africa, and Asia, which management said are providing “greater revenue diversification and stability”.

DP World continues to invest in strategic growth markets, with $1.08bn in capital expenditure during H1.

The full-year capex target of $2.5bn will support expansion in Jebel Ali Port, Drydocks World, Tuna Tekra (India), London Gateway (UK), and Dakar (Senegal), along with DP World Logistics and P&O Maritime Logistics.

Across terminals where DP World has operational control, the company handled 27.4 million TEU, an increase of 7.5 per cent year-on-year.

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