DP World Records Highest Cargo Volumes At Jebel Ali Port Since 2015

DP reported its highest container and breakbulk cargo volumes at the Jebel Ali Port since 2015, with the port handling 15.5 million TEUs in 2024, a 1 million TEU increase compared to 2023.

This figure represents around 18% of DP World’s total global container throughput of 88.3 million TEUs for 2024.

This is also the port’s highest throughput since 2015, showcasing Jebel Ali Port’s position as a leading logistics and trade hub in the region, amidst ongoing supply chain disruptions.

Breakbulk cargo also witnessed growth and reached 5.4 million metric tonnes, the second highest in almost 10 years.

Abdulla Bin Damithan, CEO & Managing Director, of DP World GCC said that this performance shows the capabilities of their world-class ports and logistics infrastructure.

He added that due to the Jebel Ali Free Zone and ties with major economies, the port supports the region’s increasing trade volumes.

Breakbulk growth was driven by increasing infrastructural investments, industrial developments and investments in renewable energy. Jebel Ali handled massive shipments of wind turbines, heavy machinery, solar panels, and construction material with imports making 80% of the total shipments. Outbound shipments were led by iron, sugar and steel.

The port also supported major international projects in 2024, including facilitating 45,000 MT of bagged wheat flour shipments for humanitarian aid to the Middle East and Africa, structural steel exports for a U.S. aluminium recycling plant and handling logistics for Liberia’s biggest mining project by consolidating and handling the export of 60% of its structural components.

Jebel Ali Port has an annual container handling capacity of 19.4 million TEUs across 4 terminals, over 100 berths and a 25 km quay length. It also has terminals for breakbulk, RORO, and heavy lift cargo.

References: Gulf Business, MSN

Source: Maritime Shipping News