DP World’s earnings double in H1

Thanks to a strong performance from ports and terminals.

DP World has announced a 100.5% jump in its profit attributable to owners to reach $532m in the first half (H1) of 2025.

In a statement, the company said its revenue grew by 20.4% to $11.24b, driven by strong performance across ports and terminals and recent acquisitions. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation rose 21.4% to $3.03b, whilst container volumes increased 5.6% on a like-for-like basis, reaching 45.4 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU).

Across terminals where DP World has operational control, the company handled 27.4 million TEU, up 7.5% from last year. Its freight forwarding platform now spans approximately 300 locations and covers more than 90% of global trade lanes.

DP World has allocated $1.08b for its capital expenditure (capex) in the first half of the year. The full-year capex target of $2.5b 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.

“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,” the company said.