By Staff Reporter
Dubai: DP World has reported a 13.1 percent year-on-year increase in revenue to $12.7 billion for the first half of 2026, despite major disruptions to trade flows across the Middle East.
The company said growth in logistics, marine services, and its international ports and terminals business helped offset lower activity at Jebel Ali. Excluding Jebel Ali, container volumes increased by 6.5 percent on a like-for-like basis, with strong growth recorded across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas.
DP World confirmed that Jebel Ali remains fully operational, with no physical damage reported. The company has also introduced measures, including expanded inland connectivity, to ensure critical cargo continues moving through its network.
Group Chairman Essa Kazim said the results demonstrate the strength of DP World’s diversified portfolio and integrated business model in maintaining global trade flows despite regional volatility.
The company is also expanding its UAE gateway network with two new terminals in Fujairah, designed to strengthen connectivity with the Jebel Ali ecosystem and provide cargo owners with greater flexibility.
Adjusted EBITDA increased by 9.7 percent, while DP World invested $1.5 billion across its global operations during the first half of the year. The company expects total investment of about $3 billion in 2026, including projects in the UAE, UK, India, Saudi Arabia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
DP World said it remains confident in the medium- to long-term outlook for global trade, supported by its diversified international network and growing logistics operations.
Source: Emirates News Agency
