Despite Red Sea route closure and geopolitical tensions, the logistics giant delivered strong performance across its global operations, with adjusted EBITDA rising 21.4 per cent to US$3.03bn
Logistics group DP World has announced strong financial and operational results for the first half of 2025 despite ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
Revenue grew by 20.4 per cent year-on-year to US$11.24bn, which the company said was driven by good performance across Ports & Terminals and recent acquisitions.
Adjusted EBITDA rose 21.4 per cent to US$3.03bn, while container volumes increased 5.6 per cent on a like-for-like basis, reaching 45.4mn TEU across the global portfolio.
“We are pleased to report strong first-half results, with both revenue and EBITDA growing by over 20 per cent,” said DP World group chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem.
”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.
”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 said it continues to invest in strategic growth markets, with US$1.08bn in capital expenditure during the first half of the year.
The full-year capex target of US$2.5bn 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, it said.
Across terminals where DP World has operational control, the company handled 27.4mn TEU, an increase of 7.5 per cent year-on-year.
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, 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,” added bin Sulayem.
”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.”
