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Dubai-based DP World will invest $2.5bn this year to expand its global logistics network, with major infrastructure projects across India, Africa, South America, and Europe, the company said on Tuesday.
The investments aim to bolster end-to-end supply chain capabilities in response to increasing demand for resilient and integrated logistics solutions. The move also reaffirms the company’s long-term confidence in global trade, despite current economic uncertainties.
“Global trade is evolving fast, and we are investing boldly to shape its future,” said Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, chairman and group CEO of DP World. “This $2.5bn commitment reflects our confidence in long-term trade growth and our determination to build the infrastructure needed to keep the world connected.”
DP World said the investments span four continents and will significantly boost capacity at key ports, reinforcing its position as a key enabler of global trade.
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DP World investments across markets
In India, the company is constructing a new $510m terminal at Tuna Tekra in Gujarat, featuring a 1.1-kilometre berth and an annual capacity of 2.19 million TEUs. The terminal will connect India’s hinterland to global markets via roads and railways.
In Africa, DP World is advancing its deep-sea port project in Banana, Democratic Republic of Congo. The new facility, with a capacity of 450,000 TEUs per year, is expected to reduce transit times and attract larger vessels from Asia and Europe, enhancing the region’s economic prospects.
Further north, in Senegal, the company has begun work on the 1.2 million TEU-capacity Ndayane Port, with an initial investment of $830m. The project is considered vital to the country’s long-term development.
In South America, DP World has started a $140m expansion at the Port of Posorja in Ecuador, extending the dock to 700 meters to accommodate two post-Panamax vessels simultaneously.
Meanwhile, in Europe, the company will invest $1bn in expanding the London Gateway logistics hub, including two new shipping berths and a second rail terminal.
The development is expected to create 400 jobs and bring the port closer to becoming the UK’s largest container terminal by the end of the decade.
The projects align with DP World’s strategy to build a fully integrated global trade platform that spans ports, inland logistics, marine services, freight forwarding, warehousing, and technology. The company now operates over 240 freight forwarding offices worldwide.
“Our integrated model gives us visibility and control across the entire supply chain, helping our partners reduce risks and costs,” bin Sulayem said. “No one else can offer this breadth of capabilities, and we are proud to deliver long-term value to the customers and communities we serve.”
DP World said the expansion reflects its belief in trade as a driver of economic development, job creation, and improved access to goods for millions globally.
