Dubai-based logistics giant DP World reported a profit increase of nearly 70% in the first half of 2025, driven by strong revenue growth despite persistent geopolitical and economic challenges.
The company posted earnings of USD 960 million for the six months ending June 2025, compared with USD 570 million in the same period last year.
Revenue rose 20% year on year to USD 11.2 billion, supported by robust performance in the ports and terminals division and contributions from recent acquisitions.
Container volumes grew 6% on a like-for-like basis to 45.4 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) across the global network. Throughput in Europe, the Middle East & Africa rose 12% to 17 million TEU, while Jebel Ali Port handled 7.8 million TEU, marking a 6% increase.
Group Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem noted that sustained geopolitical tensions, the prolonged closure of the Red Sea route, and rising uncertainty over global trade tariffs have caused significant disruptions across the sector.
Despite these challenges, DP World invested USD 1 billion in strategic growth markets during the first half of the year.
The company has set a total capital expenditure target of USD 2.5 billion for 2025 to fund expansions at Jebel Ali Port, Drydocks World, Tuna Tekra in India, London Gateway in the UK, and Dakar in Senegal, along with enhancements to DP World Logistics and P&O Maritime Logistics.
At terminals under its operational control, DP World handled 27.4 million TEU, reflecting an 8% year-on-year increase.
Its freight forwarding platform spans 300 locations and serves over 90% of global trade corridors.
Looking ahead, bin Sulayem said DP World remains confident in the medium- to long-term prospects for the global trade and logistics industry.
