Prime Highlights
- DP World’s revenue rose 13.1% to $12.7 billion in the first half of 2026.
- The company expects to invest around $3 billion during 2026.
Key Facts
- Ex-Jebel Ali volumes increased 6.5%.
- DP World spent $1.5 billion during the first half.
Background
DP World recorded a strong first-half performance in 2026, with revenue rising 13.1% from a year earlier to $12.7 billion. The company said its broad international operations helped it manage changes in trade activity and disruptions affecting the Middle East.
Several parts of the business contributed to the growth. Logistics, Marine Services and overseas Ports and Terminals performed well and helped balance weaker activity at Jebel Ali. Container handling outside Jebel Ali increased 6.5% on a comparable basis, with higher volumes reported across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas.
Jebel Ali continued to operate normally without physical damage. DP World also strengthened its regional supply network by improving inland transport links and other cargo-handling arrangements.
Adjusted EBITDA grew 9.7% during the period, helped by solid results from multiple international markets.
The company spent $1.5 billion on its global operations during the first half of the year. It plans to invest around $3 billion during 2026, with spending directed towards additional capacity and new trade infrastructure.
Key investment markets include the UAE, UK, India, Saudi Arabia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. In the UAE, DP World is developing two terminals in Fujairah. These facilities are expected to improve connections with its existing Jebel Ali network and give customers more options for moving goods.
DP World said it remains confident about the longer-term prospects for international trade. The company expects its diversified operations and expanding logistics services to help it capture future demand and support customers as global trade routes continue to change.
