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DP World has expanded its automotive logistics capacity at Jebel Ali Port with the launch of a 2.6 million square foot vehicle storage yard at Terminal 4, as Dubai moves to meet rising demand in global vehicle trade.
The upgrade adds 13,000 car equivalent units (CEUs), increasing total storage capacity at the port to 75,000 CEUs. The move strengthens Dubai’s role as the region’s top automotive trade hub.
The expansion also includes an 800-metre quay, capable of handling three roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessels at the same time.
RoRo operations have now been relocated from Terminal 1 to the newly designated area in Terminal 4, a shift aimed at improving berth availability, reducing turnaround times and creating more operational space across the port.
“Dubai is scaling up its role as a global automotive trade hub and this expansion gives car manufacturers, dealers, and logistics providers faster, more reliable access to key markets across the Middle East, Africa, and beyond,” said Abdulla Bin Damithan, CEO and MD, DP World GCC.
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“This is a customer focused investment. More yard space, quicker service and reliable berth availability are all designed to help the automotive supply chain grow,” added Shahab Al Jassmi, SVP, Commercial, Ports and Terminals, DP World GCC.
DP World’s Jebel Ali Port sees rising vehicle volumes
The announcement follows a sharp rise in vehicle volumes at Jebel Ali. In H12025, the port handled 545,000 vehicles, a 28 per cent increase from the same period last year. Imports made up 65 per cent of total volumes, with vehicles arriving predominantly from China, Japan, Thailand, India and South Korea.
The terminal upgrade is part of DP World’s broader automotive strategy, which also includes plans to develop a 20 million square foot advanced car market in Dubai.
Once complete, it will be the largest of its kind globally. Both projects align with the emirate’s D33 agenda to double the size of its economy by 2033 and strengthen its position as a global smart logistics hub.
