Global logistics giant DP World is committing $2.5 billion annually to organic capital expenditure to support growth driven by market demand, a senior company executive confirmed.
“Our asset portfolio is set to expand further as we enhance integration across the supply chain,” Anil Mohta, Chief Corporate Finance and Business Development Officer, told Global SWF, a platform tracking sovereign wealth funds.
The Dubai-based company is also targeting strategic, value-accretive acquisitions to bolster its capabilities, with investment decisions carefully aligned to preserve its strong investment-grade credit rating, he added.
DP World aims to increase its return on capital employed (ROCE) to 15 percent over the medium term, up from the current 9 percent, while maintaining a focus on providing services to cargo owners.
“We anticipate continued robust growth as we consolidate our position as a leading facilitator of global trade infrastructure, particularly in emerging markets and other high-growth regions,” Mohta stated.
Key high-growth projects in OECD markets include London Gateway in the UK and Prince Rupert in Canada. Emerging markets remain a strategic priority, with Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia presenting significant expansion opportunities, he said.
Over 80 percent of DP World’s revenue now comes from international operations, underlining the scale of its global expansion. “Our strategy is guided not by geographic quotas but by aligning capital investment with trade flows and customer demand,” he noted.
In August, the company reported a near 70 percent year-on-year profit increase in the first half of 2025, reaching $960 million, driven by strong revenue growth despite geopolitical and economic challenges. Container volumes rose 6 percent annually on a like-for-like basis, reaching 45.4 million TEU (twenty-foot-equivalent units) across DP World’s global network.
Container throughput in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa increased 12 percent year on year to 17 million TEU, with Jebel Ali Port registering a 6 percent rise to 7.8 million TEU.
