DP World has reported strong financial and operational results for the first half of 2025.
Revenue grew by 20.4 per cent year-on-year to US$11.24 billion, which DP World said was driven by strong performance across its ports and terminals segment as well as recent acquisitions.
Adjusted gross operating profit rose 21.4 per cent to US$3.03 billion, while container volumes increased 5.6 per cent on a like-for-like basis, reaching 45.4 million TEUs across the global portfolio.
"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," said DP World Group Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem.
"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."
DP World continues to invest in strategic growth markets, with US$1.08 billion in capital expenditure during the first half of the year. 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.
DP World said these investments are 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 TEUs, an increase of 7.5 per cent year-on-year.
"This performance was underpinned by continued momentum in ports and terminals and marine services, supported by strong cash generation and a disciplined balance sheet," added Yuvraj Narayan, Group Deputy CEO and CFO. "We remain well-positioned to fund strategic growth, maintain our credit strength, and respond to evolving market conditions."
DP World said that, despite ongoing macroeconomic headwinds and continued pressure on key shipping corridors, it expects to deliver a strong full-year gross operating profit performance, supported by sustained throughput growth, operational leverage in ports and terminals, 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," said Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem.