The expansion has also introduced automated and electrified yard cranes, while the number of quay cranes is set to increase from 14 to 17 by the end of 2025, and eventually to 22 as capacity expands to 5 million TEUs
The company’s capacity has expanded by 33 per cent, driven by a combination of global expansion projects, including greenfield developments and acquisitions
Dubai’s automotive market will connect to 77 ports managed by DP World globally and is expected to double the emirate’s current automotive sales from Dhs6.8bn to Dhs13.6bn
The blue bond, priced at a 5.25 per cent coupon rate for a five-year term, will directly contribute to advancing two critical United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
The partnership aims to attract shipping companies to establish additional maritime routes and encourage cooperation through slot exchanges and vessel space purchases
Once at full operational capacity, the initiative will save up to 14,600 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent annually and 158 tonnes of nitrogen oxides annually
In 2023, DP World’s Jebel Ali Port handled over 4.35 million tonnes of breakbulk cargo, adding to the 40 million tonnes handled over the last decade for local and international clients