DP World has considerably expanded its automotive logistics capability to satisfy rising demand at Jebel Ali Port, with the launch of a brand new 2.6 million sq. foot automobile storage yard at Terminal 4. The improve provides 13,000 CEUs (automotive equal models), elevating the port’s complete storage capability to 75,000 CEUs, and additional cements Dubai’s place because the Center East’s main hub for automotive commerce.
The enlargement contains an 800-metre quay that may deal with as much as three roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessels concurrently. By reallocating RoRo operations from Terminal 1 to the brand new purpose-built zone at Terminal 4, DP World is enhancing berth availability, rushing up turnaround instances and increasing port house to satisfy rising buyer demand and take up future flows.
Abdulla Bin Damithan, CEO and Managing Director, DP World GCC, stated: “Dubai is scaling up its position as a worldwide automotive commerce hub and this enlargement provides automotive producers, sellers, and logistics suppliers sooner, extra dependable entry to key markets throughout the Center East, Africa, and past.”
Shahab Al Jassmi, SVP – Industrial, Ports and Terminals, DP World GCC, added: “It is a buyer centered funding. Extra yard house, faster service and dependable berth availability are all designed to assist the automotive provide chain develop.”
The announcement comes amid sturdy progress in automobile volumes. Within the first half of 2025, Jebel Ali dealt with 545,000 autos on the port, up 28% year-on-year. Imports accounted for 65% of the full, primarily from China, Japan, Thailand, India and South Korea.
The enlargement is a part of DP World’s broader automotive technique, which incorporates plans for a 20 million sqft superior automotive market in Dubai, set to be the most important on the planet. Collectively, these tasks assist Dubai’s D33 agenda to double its financial system by 2033 and turn into a worldwide chief in sensible logistics.
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