Dubai-based DP World reported a 32.2% year-on-year increase in net profit, reaching $1.96 billion in 2025. The global port operator highlighted that uncertainties remain, driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions and evolving global trade patterns.
Revenue climbed 22% to $24.4 billion, buoyed by robust performance across its ports, terminals, and logistics divisions. Adjusted EBITDA rose sharply from $980 million to $6.4 billion, delivering an EBITDA margin of 26.3%.
For 2026, the Group plans capital expenditures of around $3 billion, prioritising projects such as Jebel Ali, Drydocks World, Tuna Tekra (India), London Gateway (UK), Ndayane (Senegal), and Jeddah (Saudi Arabia).
In 2025, DP World invested $3.1 billion in capex, up from $2.2 billion in 2024, increasing port capacity to 109 million TEU.
Outlook and Operational Status
The company confirmed that Jebel Ali, one of the world’s largest container terminals, remains fully operational with no infrastructure damage. Nevertheless, ongoing conflicts have temporarily reduced inbound vessel traffic.
On 1 March, operations at one berth were briefly suspended after debris from a missile interception sparked a fire.
Group Chairman Essa Kazim stated: “While the near-term outlook is influenced by geopolitical developments and trade policy shifts, the long-term fundamentals of global trade remain compelling.”
