DP World has announced plans to invest $2.5 billion in 2025 to accelerate the expansion of its global logistics network, launching a series of major infrastructure projects across India, Africa, South America, and Europe. The move comes as the group responds to growing demand for more resilient, integrated supply chain solutions.
The investment will fund the development of four flagship projects, each reinforcing DP World’s position as a global trade enabler while expanding port capacity and multimodal connectivity in key markets. The strategy reflects the company’s long-term confidence in global trade growth, despite current macroeconomic uncertainties.
“Global trade is evolving fast, and we are investing boldly to shape its future,” said Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman and Group CEO of DP World. “This $2.5 billion commitment reflects our belief in the long-term fundamentals of global trade and our mission to build the infrastructure needed to keep the world connected.”
In India, construction is already underway on a $510 million terminal at Tuna Tekra, located on the northwestern coast in Gujarat. The facility will feature a 1.1-kilometre berth with an annual capacity of 2.19 million TEU, connecting India’s hinterland to global markets through expanded road and rail links.
In Africa, DP World is pushing ahead with the development of the deep-sea port at Banana in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Once operational, the 450,000 TEU terminal on the Atlantic coast is expected to cut logistics costs and improve transit times for regional trade, drawing larger vessels from Asia and Europe.
A separate project in Senegal is also progressing. The Ndayane Port, which will have an annual capacity of 1.2 million TEU, represents an initial investment of $830 million. It is poised to become one of the most important logistics hubs in West Africa, supporting Senegal’s development trajectory through the remainder of the century.
In South America, DP World is expanding capacity at Ecuador’s Port of Posorja. A $140 million berth expansion will extend the dock to 700 metres, enabling the port to handle two post-Panamax vessels simultaneously and boosting throughput capacity.
Meanwhile, in the UK, DP World is investing $1 billion into its London Gateway logistics hub. The project includes the construction of two new shipping berths and a second rail terminal, with 400 new jobs expected to be created. The expansion aligns with the company’s ambition to make London Gateway the largest container port in Britain by the end of the decade.
Beyond physical infrastructure, the investment strategy reinforces DP World’s push toward a globally connected supply chain ecosystem. The company’s integrated model spans ports, terminals, inland logistics, marine services, warehousing, and a network of more than 240 freight forwarding offices worldwide.
“Our integrated model gives us visibility and control across the entire supply chain, helping our partners reduce risks and costs,” said Mr. Bin Sulayem. “No one else can offer this breadth of capabilities, and we are proud to deliver long-term value to the customers and communities we serve.”
The announcement underscores DP World’s broader belief in trade as a catalyst for economic development, job creation, and improved access to goods for markets across the world. As trade patterns shift, the company is positioning itself to meet the evolving needs of cargo owners through strategic infrastructure and connectivity enhancements.
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