DP World's Jebel Ali Port has set a new monthly record for container throughput, handling 1,400,000 TEUs (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units) in July, surpassing its previous high from 2015.
This achievement follows a robust performance in the first half of 2024, with the port managing 7.3 million TEUs, a 3.9% increase year-on-year. The growth is attributed to strong inbound cargo from major Asian markets such as China, Japan, and South Korea.
The expansion of Jafza, which now hosts nearly 10,500 companies, has also played a crucial role in driving container traffic through Jebel Ali Port. Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman and CEO of DP World Group, highlighted the port's significance in supporting Dubai's economic vision and regional trade.
Abdulla Bin Damithan, CEO & Managing Director of DP World GCC, noted that the record-setting performance reflects the company's commitment to technological and infrastructural investments. The port's success contributes to DP World's global growth, with the group's total consolidated throughput reaching 42,580,000 TEUs, up 6.8% from the previous year.
The UAE's strategic Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) with countries like Chile, Mauritius, Colombia, and Korea are expected to further enhance container traffic through Jebel Ali Port by reducing tariffs and expanding market access.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
