DP World’s annual report highlights the flexibility of its strategic plans across different operational scenarios, as the group continued executing its global expansion strategy throughout 2025. This was achieved through a series of investments and operational projects focused on developing port infrastructure, enhancing trade flow, and improving supply chain efficiency, while supporting the growth of international trade across multiple regions.

Global Presence and Integrated Services

DP World operates across key regions including Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. According to the report, the group handles around 10% of global container trade and employs more than 125,000 people across 664 business units in over 80 countries.

The company provides integrated services covering ports, terminals, logistics, and marine operations, supporting efficient and reliable trade movement worldwide.

Investments and Operations in Africa

In Africa, DP World began operating berths 1 to 7 at the Port of Dar es Salaam in April 2024 under a 30-year concession, aiming to enhance Tanzania’s trade capacity.

The group invested $250 million in the port, improving operational efficiency and increasing capacity, enabling it to handle more than 90% of Tanzania’s international trade.

In 2025, the port recorded a 55% increase in container throughput. Government customs revenues reached $3.3 billion, up by $0.5 billion, alongside annual savings of approximately $600 million due to reduced delays. Container costs also dropped from $4,500 to $3,500, while 2,950 direct and indirect jobs were created.

Expansion of Santos Port in Brazil

In the Americas, DP World approved a $296 million investment to expand its terminal at the Port of Santos, the largest port in Latin America. The expansion aims to increase capacity by 25%, reaching 2.1 million TEUs by 2028.

This investment builds on more than 3 billion Brazilian reais invested since operations began in 2013.

The expansion includes new berths, yard extensions, and advanced equipment to accommodate larger vessels, improve productivity, and support growing export demand.

Strategic Investments in India

In India, DP World announced an additional $5 billion investment commitment, alongside $3 billion already invested, to develop an integrated supply chain network.

These investments focus on enhancing multimodal connectivity, supporting both exports and domestic trade, and strengthening partnerships through agreements with government and industrial stakeholders.

Manila Port Development in the Philippines

In the Asia-Pacific region, DP World invested approximately $100 million in the South Harbor at the Port of Manila, in partnership with Asian Terminals Inc.

This increased the port’s annual capacity to around 2 million TEUs, up from 1.45 million.

Upgrades included extending Pier 3 to over 600 meters, expanding yard capacity to handle 20,000 containers, and introducing modern, environmentally friendly equipment, improving operational efficiency, safety, and vessel handling capabilities.

Operations at Tartus Port in Syria

DP World officially began operations at the Port of Tartus in 2025 under a 30-year concession, with planned investments of $800 million.

The modernization program includes infrastructure upgrades, advanced digital systems, and high operational and safety standards, aimed at improving container handling times, increasing transparency, and enhancing service reliability.

Integrated Logistics Zone in Egypt

In Egypt, DP World inaugurated a logistics zone in Sokhna, within the Suez Canal Economic Zone, in partnership with a UK development finance institution.

The zone benefits from a strategic location near Sokhna Port and key industrial areas, offering integrated logistics solutions, including bonded and non-bonded zones, real-time supply chain visibility, and faster customs processes.

“Atlas” Service Linking Morocco to Europe

In Europe, DP World launched the “Atlas” maritime service to transport fresh produce from Agadir, Morocco, to London Gateway and Antwerp Gateway.

The service is designed to move up to 150,000 tons annually, reducing reliance on road transport and lowering emissions. It also includes a digital platform for full shipment tracking.

This comes as Morocco exports over 1.1 million tons of fruits and vegetables annually to Western Europe, with expected growth exceeding 10% per year.