Dubai-based logistics major DP World reported a remarkable 70 per cent surge in profit, reaching US$960 million in the first half of 2025, compared to $570 million a year earlier. This growth occurred despite facing geopolitical and economic headwinds, as reported by London's Arabian Gulf and Business Insight.

Revenue climbed 20 per cent year on year to

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1.2 billion, fueled by growth in ports and terminals as well as new acquisitions.

Container volumes advanced six per cent on a like-for-like basis, totaling 45.4 million TEU across the global portfolio. Notably, throughput in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions grew 12 per cent to 17 million TEU, with Jebel Ali Port experiencing a six per cent increase to 7.8 million TEU.

Group chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem acknowledged that geopolitical tensions, the closure of the Red Sea route, and uncertainty over global tariffs have disrupted industry operations.

Capital expenditure reached US

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billion in the first half, with a full-year target of $2.5 billion aimed at supporting expansion at Jebel Ali Port, Drydocks World, Tuna Tekra in India, London Gateway in the UK, and Dakar in Senegal, as well as DP World Logistics and P&O Maritime Logistics.

Across terminals under operational control, DP World handled 27.4 million TEU, reflecting an eight per cent year-on-year increase.

The company's freight forwarding platform now spans 300 locations and serves over 90 per cent of global trade lanes.

Mr. bin Sulayem expressed optimism regarding the medium- to long-term outlook for global trade and logistics.