DP World has 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.
The company’s results, released on August 14, reflect revenue growth of 20.4% year-on-year to US$11 244 million, driven by strong performance across Ports & Terminals and recent acquisitions. Adjusted EBITDA rose 21.4% to US$3 033 million, while container volumes increased 5.6%, reaching 45.4 million TEU across its global portfolio.
DP World Group Chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, said the company is pleased with its strong first-half results.
“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,” he said.
“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 and to deliver a strong set of results.”
DP World continues to invest in strategic growth markets with US$1.08 billion in capital expenditure during the first half of the year. The full-year capex target of US$2.5 billion 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. These investments are focused on enhancing 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 for the period – an increase of 7.5% year-on-year.
DP World Group Deputy CEO and CFO Yuvraj Narayan said the strong performance is underpinned by momentum in Ports & Terminals and Marine Services, supported by strong cash generation and a disciplined balance sheet.
“We remain well-positioned to fund strategic growth, maintain our credit strength and respond to evolving market conditions,” Narayan said.
DP World’s freight forwarding platform spans approximately 300 locations and covers more than 90% of global trade lanes.
“We continue to enhance our logistics capabilities, allowing us to serve customers seamlessly across the world’s major trade lanes,” Bin Sulayem said.
“Recent bolt-on acquisitions have expanded our offerings and introduced specialised capabilities aligned with the evolving needs of cargo owners. These investments address supply chain inefficiencies and strengthen connectivity across key corridors. Looking ahead, we remain optimistic about the medium to long-term outlook for global trade and logistics,” he added.
