Dubai-based DP World recorded a net profit increase of 32.2 percent year-on-year to $1.96 billion in 2025. The global port operator had warned that the future remains unpredictable, due to the prevailing geopolitical insecurities and changing world trade patterns.
Revenue surged 22 percent to $24.4 billion in 2025, as backed by robust performance throughout ports, terminals, and logistics operations. Adjusted EBITDA soared from $980 million to $6.4 billion, with an EBITDA margin of 26.3 percent.
In the case of 2026, the Group has been budgeting a capital spending of about $3 billion on priority projects such as Jebel Ali, Drydocks World, Tuna Tekra (India), London Gateway (UK), Ndayane (Senegal), and Jeddah (Saudi Arabia).
DP World reported 2025 capex of $3.1 billion, compared to 2024 capex of $2.2 billion. The port capacity grew to 109 million TEU.
The company confirmed that one of the largest container terminals in the world, Jebel Ali, was working normally without being damaged in terms of infrastructure. It indicated that the current war has ensured that inbound vessel traffic is slowed down temporarily.
One of its berths was temporarily closed on March 1 following a fire that was due to falling debris from a missile interception.
Group Chairman Essa Kazim said, “While the near‑term outlook remains influenced by geopolitical developments and changes in trade policy, the long‑term fundamentals of global trade remain compelling.”
The Unifeeder, DP World offers efficient and sustainable multimodal transport solutions that ensure connectivity for global shipping lines and cargo owners.
This has been significant amid recent disruptions to global supply chains, where our extensive network has played a crucial role in helping customers maintain cargo flows and delivery reliability.
DP World’s freight forwarding platform currently spans approximately 300 destinations and covers more than 90 percent of global trade lanes.
