Dubai, UAE – DP World Group DB World has expanded its logistics presence across 300 branches worldwide.
While contractual logistics operations span more than 500 locations on six continents, enhancing the group’s global presence.
The group’s 2025 annual report stated that the group’s trade finance platform facilitated transactions worth more than $1.5 billion across more than 60 countries.
Integrated global logistics services provider
In detail.. DP World’s 2025 Annual Report confirmed that the group has continued to accelerate its transformation into an integrated global logistics services provider.
It based this on its well-established foundations in ports, stations and maritime services.
The report stated that through continuous investment in logistics capabilities, technology and human resources, DB World is working to create an interconnected global business platform. It provides integrated solutions tailored to meet the needs of its customers across the entire supply chain.
Eight industrial sectors
According to the report, the group’s global trade platform currently serves eight industrial sectors and 23 sub-sectors, supported by an integrated range of services.
Includes shipping and clearance, contractual logistics, shipping management, market access, economic zones, and trade finance.
The report explained that the shipping network covers about 300 branches around the world.
Contractual logistics operations extend across more than 500 locations on six continents.
Serving about 500,000 points of sale
In Africa, the report confirmed that the group continued to strengthen its leadership in market access, by serving approximately 500,000 points of sale.
In addition to operating a freight management network that includes about 10,000 trucks, internal warehouses, and railway lines.
The report indicated that the group currently manages 11 economic zones with plans to expand to 20 zones.
This contributes to the establishment of integrated commercial and industrial centers that link local economies with global markets.
facilitating transactions
In the field of trade finance, the report stated that the trade finance platform facilitated transactions worth more than $1.5 billion across more than 60 countries.
He explained that the platform aims to enhance the flow of international trade, and is one of the distinguished solutions that the group currently offers to traders.
Which helps small and medium-sized companies obtain trade financing to support their growth and increase the flow of trade.
He stated that DP World currently serves approximately 40,000 customers worldwide, including many international brands.
These companies rely on their solutions to simplify procedures, enhance flexibility, and improve visibility and control of supply chains.
Strong performance in 2025
In the ports and terminals sector, DP World achieved strong performance in 2025.
The group’s portfolio also handled 3.4 million TEUs, setting a new record, while August and November 2025 recorded the highest monthly handling rates in its history.
Growth in shipping volumes
The group recorded growth in shipping volumes from Asian carriers, an indication of increasing customer confidence.
Asset utilization rates maintained levels exceeding 85%, with a number of stations approaching maximum capacity.
The group continues to invest in capacity and infrastructure expansion, with projects progressing in locations such as Senegal and India.
This aims to increase capacity, improve efficiency, and enhance service reliability.
The report confirmed that DP World continued to enhance its role as a key enabler of integrated logistics solutions.
During 2025, the sector’s activities were unified.
This enhances the clarity of services for customers and supports integration between land and sea transport and maritime services.
accelerate digital transformation
DP World Group continued to accelerate digital transformation, focusing on addressing the challenges of cross-border commercial payments.
This is achieved through a multi-currency stablecoin initiative that aims to speed up transactions, reduce costs, and enhance transparency, particularly in emerging markets.
Shipping systems have also witnessed significant development, with the platform operating in 161 branches, processing more than 370,000 shipping files, and managing 987,000 containers.
The group also invested in artificial intelligence to improve productivity, enhance operational efficiency, cybersecurity, and standardize operational systems across business units.
