DP World expects to post a robust full‑year EBITDA performance in 2025, underpinned by sustained throughput growth, operational leverage in its Ports & Terminals business, a strengthening balance sheet, and targeted investments in capacity and global integration — even as macroeconomic pressures and shipping‑lane challenges persist.
The end‑to‑end logistics and supply chain solutions provider reported strong first-half results with revenue up 20.4% and container volumes rising 6.7%.
DP World said revenue grew by 20.4% year-on-year to US$11.24 billion, driven by strong performance across Ports & Terminals and recent acquisitions. Adjusted EBITDA rose 21.4% to US$3.03 billion, while container volumes increased 5.6% on a like-for-like basis, reaching 45.4 million Twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) across the global portfolio.
"We are pleased to report strong first-half results, with both revenue and EBITDA growing by over 20%. Ongoing geopolitical tensions, the continued closure of the Red Sea route, and rising uncertainty around global trade tariffs have caused significant disruption across the industry," DP World Group Chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, said.
"Despite these challenges, our strategy of delivering integrated end-to-end solutions and operating critical infrastructure in key markets has allowed us to continue supporting cargo owners to move their freight and to deliver a strong set of results," he added.
DP World also continues to invest in strategic growth markets, with US$1.08 billion in capital expenditure during the first half of the year. It said that the full-year capex target of US$2.5 billion will support expansion in Jebel Ali Port, Drydocks World, Tuna Tekra (India), London Gateway (UK), and Dakar (Senegal), along with DP World Logistics and P&O Maritime Logistics —focused on enhancing terminal capacity, supply chain integration, and digital capabilities to support long-term trade resilience.
Across terminals where DP World has operational control, the company handled 27.4 million TEU, an increase of 7.5% year-on-year.
"This performance was underpinned by continued momentum in Ports & Terminals and Marine Services, supported by strong cash generation and a disciplined balance sheet. We remain well-positioned to fund strategic growth, maintain our credit strength, and respond to evolving market conditions," Yuvraj Narayan, group deputy CEO & CFO, said.
The end-to-end logistics provider noted that through Unifeeder, DP World offers efficient and sustainable multimodal transport solutions that ensure connectivity for global shipping lines and cargo owners, which has been particularly important amid recent disruptions to global supply chains.
DP World's freight forwarding platform now spans approximately 300 locations and covers more than 90% of global trade lanes.
Meanwhile, despite ongoing macroeconomic headwinds and continued pressure on key shipping corridors, DP World expects to deliver a strong full-year EBITDA performance, supported by sustained throughput growth, operational leverage in Ports & Terminals, a strengthening balance sheet, and strategic capex and global integration.
"Looking ahead, we remain optimistic about the medium- to long-term outlook for global trade and logistics," DP World Group Chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, said.
"As supply chains evolve, DP World is well-positioned to lead the industry in delivering efficient, resilient, and sustainable trade solutions that create long-term value," he added.
