DP World Revenue Jumps 13.1% in H1 2026 Despite Middle East Trade Disruption
By Thasmiya
DP World reported **$12.7 billion in revenue for the first half of 2026**, up **13.1% year-on-year**, as growth across its international ports, logistics and marine businesses helped offset weaker activity at Jebel Ali.
The Dubai-based ports and logistics group said regional disruption temporarily reduced vessel traffic through its flagship Jebel Ali operation, but the port remained fully operational and sustained no physical damage. ([Gulf News](https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/dp-world-revenue-jumps-131-despite-disruption-to-middle-east-trade-flows-1.500639472?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
## **Revenue rises to $12.7 billion**
DP World’s revenue increased from **$11.24 billion in H1 2025 to $12.72 billion in H1 2026**.
On a like-for-like basis at constant currency, revenue growth was 4.1%.
The company credited the increase to its diversified global network, with growth across logistics, marine services and international ports and terminals helping compensate for the disruption affecting trade flows through the Middle East. ([Portnews](https://en.portnews.ru/news/395468/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
## **Jebel Ali traffic affected by regional disruption**
Jebel Ali Port remained operational throughout the period, but regional conflict temporarily reduced the number of vessels calling at the port.
DP World said it introduced mitigation measures across its network, including stronger inland transport links, to keep essential cargo moving despite the disruption.
The company also stressed that Jebel Ali suffered **no physical damage**. ([Gulf News](https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/dp-world-revenue-jumps-131-despite-disruption-to-middle-east-trade-flows-1.500639472?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
## **Global operations helped offset weaker UAE volumes**
DP World’s performance outside Jebel Ali was significantly stronger.
Excluding Jebel Ali, container volumes increased:
- **5.4% on a reported basis** - **6.5% on a like-for-like basis**
Growth was recorded across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas.
This helped demonstrate the advantage of DP World’s geographically diversified portfolio at a time when one of its largest hubs was experiencing lower traffic. ([Gulf News](https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/dp-world-revenue-jumps-131-despite-disruption-to-middle-east-trade-flows-1.500639472?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
## **Total container throughput falls 5.7%**
Across the entire group, gross container throughput reached **42.8 million TEUs** during the first six months of 2026.
That was down **5.7% from 45.4 million TEUs** in the same period last year.
A TEU, or twenty-foot equivalent unit, is the standard measurement used by the shipping industry to represent the capacity of a 20-foot container.
When Jebel Ali is excluded, DP World handled approximately **39.7 million TEUs**, up from 37.7 million a year earlier. ([Portnews](https://en.portnews.ru/news/395468/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
## **EBITDA declines despite stronger revenue**
While revenue increased, profitability was affected by the disruption.
Adjusted EBITDA fell **5.6% to $2.86 billion**, compared with approximately $3.03 billion during the first half of 2025.
However, excluding Jebel Ali, adjusted EBITDA increased **9.7%**, supported by stronger operations across DP World’s international portfolio. ([Gulf News](https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/dp-world-revenue-jumps-131-despite-disruption-to-middle-east-trade-flows-1.500639472?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
This means the overall earnings decline was largely concentrated around the impact of reduced activity at the company’s main UAE gateway.
## **Two new Fujairah terminals could strengthen resilience**
DP World is expanding its UAE port network with plans for **two new terminals in Fujairah** under a 50-year concession.
The development is intended to extend the wider Jebel Ali logistics ecosystem to the UAE’s east coast, giving cargo owners additional routes and greater flexibility when moving goods through the country.
Fujairah’s location on the Gulf of Oman also provides direct access to international shipping routes outside the Strait of Hormuz, making the new terminals strategically important for supply-chain resilience. ([Gulf News](https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/dp-world-revenue-jumps-131-despite-disruption-to-middle-east-trade-flows-1.500639472?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
DP World Chairman Essa Kazim said the expansion would provide cargo owners with more choice while reinforcing the UAE’s position as a global logistics and trade hub. ([Big News Network](https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/279239142/dp-world-revenue-rises-131-to-127-billion-during-h1?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
## **DP World plans $3 billion investment in 2026**
DP World invested approximately **$1.5 billion during the first half of the year**.
The company expects total capital expenditure to reach around **$3 billion in 2026**.
Investment is being directed towards new capacity and trade infrastructure in markets including:
- UAE - United Kingdom - India - Saudi Arabia - Democratic Republic of Congo
The spending reflects DP World’s strategy of expanding infrastructure even while global trade faces geopolitical uncertainty. ([Gulf News](https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/dp-world-revenue-jumps-131-despite-disruption-to-middle-east-trade-flows-1.500639472?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
## **Why DP World’s global network matters**
DP World operates ports, terminals, logistics businesses and marine services across multiple continents.
That diversification helped the company absorb weaker performance at Jebel Ali during the first half of 2026.
Rather than relying solely on one major port, revenue is increasingly generated across an integrated network linking ports, warehouses, freight forwarding, inland transport and marine operations.
DP World said the results demonstrate its ability to keep cargo moving through alternative routes when individual trade corridors experience disruption. ([SMI DIGITAL](https://www.shipmanagementinternational.com/news/yrhjrhtss9psjls-hekaf-j5ebt-k3j3m-55ehy-j79b2-mkt8l-xytsh-h6mfe-2mw5f-peakc-sttyb-6gt9z-r22jj-k6gnf-zbd8g-d6a4j-phehc-4ahl8-3kcez-wtya7-ghxb2-a8z7j?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
## **What is the outlook for global trade?**
DP World said near-term uncertainty remains because of geopolitical risks and changing trade flows.
However, the company continues to hold a positive medium- to long-term view of global trade, supported by its international footprint, expanding logistics operations and ongoing infrastructure investment. ([Gulf News](https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/dp-world-revenue-jumps-131-despite-disruption-to-middle-east-trade-flows-1.500639472?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
The group said it would continue focusing on cost management, operational efficiency, disciplined capital allocation and maintaining a strong balance sheet.
## **Why this matters**
DP World’s H1 performance shows how global diversification can protect a major UAE company during periods of regional disruption.
Jebel Ali remains one of the most important components of Dubai’s trade infrastructure, but weaker vessel traffic there was offset by growth across other international markets.
At the same time, the planned Fujairah terminals represent a significant shift towards creating additional UAE gateways outside the Gulf, potentially making the country’s logistics network more resilient to future disruptions.
With revenue exceeding $12.7 billion and another $3 billion of investment planned this year, DP World continues to expand even as global shipping routes remain under pressure.
## **FAQs**
### **How much revenue did DP World make in H1 2026?**
DP World reported **$12.7 billion in revenue**, up 13.1% from the first half of 2025. ([Gulf News](https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/dp-world-revenue-jumps-131-despite-disruption-to-middle-east-trade-flows-1.500639472?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
### **Why did DP World’s revenue increase?**
Growth across international ports, logistics and marine services helped offset lower activity at Jebel Ali.
### **Was Jebel Ali Port damaged?**
No. DP World said Jebel Ali remained fully operational and sustained no physical damage, although vessel traffic temporarily declined because of regional disruption. ([Gulf News](https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/dp-world-revenue-jumps-131-despite-disruption-to-middle-east-trade-flows-1.500639472?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
### **How much container volume did DP World handle?**
Gross throughput reached approximately **42.8 million TEUs**, down 5.7% year-on-year. ([Portnews](https://en.portnews.ru/news/395468/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
### **Did DP World’s profit increase?**
Adjusted EBITDA declined 5.6% to $2.86 billion. Excluding Jebel Ali, however, adjusted EBITDA increased 9.7%. ([Gulf News](https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/dp-world-revenue-jumps-131-despite-disruption-to-middle-east-trade-flows-1.500639472?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
### **What is DP World building in Fujairah?**
The company plans to develop two new port terminals under a 50-year concession, strengthening the UAE’s east-coast trade network.
### **How much will DP World invest in 2026?**
DP World expects capital expenditure of approximately **$3 billion**, after investing $1.5 billion during the first half. ([SMI DIGITAL](https://www.shipmanagementinternational.com/news/yrhjrhtss9psjls-hekaf-j5ebt-k3j3m-55ehy-j79b2-mkt8l-xytsh-h6mfe-2mw5f-peakc-sttyb-6gt9z-r22jj-k6gnf-zbd8g-d6a4j-phehc-4ahl8-3kcez-wtya7-ghxb2-a8z7j?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
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