DP World experienced a landmark year in 2024, recording its highest container and breakbulk cargo volumes at Jebel Ali Port since 2015.
The company’s flagship facility handled 15.5 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units), marking an increase of 1 million TEUs compared to 2023.
This achievement reinforces Jebel Ali’s position as the premier trade and logistics hub in the region, despite persistent global supply chain challenges.
The port’s container throughput accounted for nearly 18% of DP World’s total global container volume of 88.3 million TEUs.
The rise in container traffic was fueled by strong local and regional demand, particularly from Asia and the Indian Subcontinent.
Additionally, new shipping services introduced in 2024 contributed to enhanced global connectivity.
Breakbulk cargo also saw significant growth, increasing by 23% year-on-year to reach 5.4 million metric tonnes (MTs), marking the second-best performance in nearly a decade.
This surge was driven by regional investments in infrastructure, renewable energy projects, and industrial development.
Jebel Ali Port handled substantial imports of wind turbines, solar panels, heavy machinery, and construction materials, which accounted for 80% of total breakbulk shipments, while outbound shipments were dominated by sugar, iron, and steel.
As infrastructure investments across the UAE are projected to reach an estimated US$112 billion in 2024, breakbulk cargo demand is expected to continue rising.
Jebel Ali Port played a crucial role in facilitating major international trade and humanitarian initiatives throughout 2024. Among the key highlights was the handling of 45,000 metric tonnes of bagged wheat flour for humanitarian aid in the Middle East and Africa.
The port also consolidated structural steel exports for an aluminium recycling facility in the United States and managed logistics for Liberia’s largest mining project, handling 60% of its structural components.
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