DP World Readies US$2.5 Billion Logistics Investment

By Simon West

DP World is planning to spend US$2.5 billion this year to expand its global logistics network, launching major infrastructure projects across India, Africa, South America and Europe.

The Dubai-headquartered ports operator said the investment will fund four major developments aimed at extending its end-to-end logistics capabilities and boosting capacity at strategic global hubs.

“This US$2.5 billion commitment reflects our confidence in long-term trade growth and our determination to build the infrastructure needed to keep the world connected,” said Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, chairman and group CEO of DP World. “We are building a unique array of assets and suite of capabilities, helping our customers stay competitive, support local economies and enable global access. Nobody can match us for the diversity and breadth of our supply chain solutions.”

In India, DP World is building a new US$510 million terminal at Tuna Tekra in Gujarat, featuring a 1.1-kilometer berth and annual capacity of 2.19 million TEU. The facility will connect the country’s hinterland to global markets through a network of roads and railways. Meanwhile, in Africa, the company is developing two major ports: a 450,000 TEU per year deep-sea facility in Banana, DRC, and the US$830 million Ndayane Port in Senegal, with an annual capacity of 1.2 million TEU.

In Ecuador, a US$140 million expansion at the Port of Posorja will extend the berth to 700 meters, allowing two post-Panamax ships to dock simultaneously. At the UK’s London Gateway, DP World is investing US$1 billion in two new berths and a second rail terminal, aiming to make it Britain’s largest container port and adding 400 jobs.

DP World said the investments align with its strategy to build a globally integrated logistics platform, supported by more than 240 freight forwarding offices worldwide.

Separately, the company has also announced the launch of its first Singapore warehouse.

The 13,000 square-meter multi-user bonded warehouse at the Mapletree Benoi Logistics Hub is the latest addition to its Asia Pacific warehousing network and follows the recent launch of similar facilities in Incheon, South Korea and Hong Kong. Supported by its global network of ports, terminals, and freight forwarding services, DP World now manages over 800,000 square meters of warehouse space across the region.

Breakbulk Asia will be launching in Singapore at Marina Bay Sands from 18-19 November 2026.

PHOTO: Breakbulk operations at DP World's Jebel Ali port in the UAE. Credit: DP World