Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Mar 12: DP World announced record financial results for 2025, reporting revenue of $24.4 billion, up 22% year-on-year, and adjusted EBITDA of $6.4 billion, an 18% increase, with a strong EBITDA margin of 26.3%. The growth was driven by robust performance across the company’s Ports & Terminals and Logistics businesses.

 Total Group gross throughput increased by 5.8% to 93.4 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU), reflecting continued expansion of global trade activity across DP World’s integrated logistics network.

The company also reported profit for the year of $1.96 billion, representing a 32.2% increase, supported by improved operational efficiency and disciplined cost management. Operating cash flow rose 14% to $6.3 billion, reinforcing the strength of the company’s integrated supply chain platform.

Commenting on the results, Essa Kazim, Chairman of the Board of Directors at DP World, said:

“In an environment defined by heightened uncertainty and changing trade dynamics, our diversified portfolio, disciplined capital allocation and focus on high-yield cargo enabled us to deliver resilient earnings and strong cash flow. These results reflect the strength of our integrated platform and our ability to adapt as global supply chains continue to evolve.”

Yuvraj Narayan, Group CEO of DP World, added:

“Ports & Terminals delivered strong performance, supported by healthy volumes, improved yield and disciplined cost management, with like-for-like revenue per TEU increasing by 8.5%. In 2025, we unified our Marine Services business under a single DP World brand, strengthening our position as a fully integrated global logistics provider. Through our ‘One DP World’ operating model, we continue to scale logistics capabilities and enhance collaboration across our global trade platform.”

Strong Financial Performance and Investment Strategy

Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) increased to 9.9% in 2025, compared to 8.9% in 2024, reflecting stronger earnings despite ongoing geopolitical and trade uncertainties.

DP World invested $3.1 billion in capital expenditure in 2025, up from $2.2 billion in 2024, to support global capacity expansion and operational efficiency. The company’s total port capacity increased to 109 million TEU.

For 2026, DP World has allocated an estimated $3 billion capital expenditure budget, focusing on strategic projects across key global locations including:

• Jebel Ali

• Drydocks World

• Tuna Tekra

• London Gateway

• Ndayane

• Jeddah

India Remains a Key Growth Market

DP World’s India operations contributed strongly to the company’s global performance in 2025, delivering its strongest Ports and Terminals performance to date. The company’s three Economic Zones in India—located in Chennai, Mumbai, and Kochi—are progressing rapidly, with occupancy exceeding 80%.

The company is also investing heavily in multimodal logistics infrastructure across India, improving rail connectivity and inland cargo movement between ports and key trade hubs.

A major infrastructure project currently underway is the 2.19 million TEU Tuna Tekra mega-container terminal in Gujarat, which is progressing on schedule.

DP World has also announced plans to invest an additional $5 billion in India to further strengthen its integrated supply chain network supporting both exports and domestic trade.

Commenting on the company’s India strategy, Rizwan Soomar, CEO and Managing Director – Subcontinent, Central Asia, Levant and Egypt at DP World, said:

“India remains a key growth market for DP World, and our continued investments reflect our confidence in the country’s long-term trade potential. By expanding ports, logistics infrastructure, multimodal connectivity and world-class economic zones, we are strengthening an integrated supply chain network that supports both international and domestic trade while contributing to India’s economic growth.”

Sustainability Progress

DP World continues to advance its sustainability commitments, achieving a 14% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions compared to its 2022 baseline. Additionally, approximately 67% of the company’s global electricity consumption is now sourced from renewable energy.