Hamdan bin Mohammed Strengthens Jebel Ali Port Operations with Capacity Expansion to 1.6 Million TEUs Annually
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council, visited Jebel Ali Port today to assess operations and review multimodal investments aimed at enhancing regional trade infrastructure. The port, operated by DP World, is set to double its Jebel Ali Rail Terminal capacity from 800,000 TEUs to 1.6 million TEUs annually.
During the visit, His Highness received updates on the port’s operational performance and logistics capabilities. Over the past two months, DP World has successfully managed nearly 200,000 TEUs through regional overland truck and rail corridors, showcasing the resilience of its logistics network.
His Highness commended the teams at Jebel Ali Port for their dedication to operational excellence and their role in facilitating trade through one of the world’s leading maritime logistics hubs. He emphasized that Dubai’s prominent position in global trade is a result of long-term vision, advanced infrastructure, and the ability to connect markets across continents.
“Jebel Ali Port has been central to a success story that spans nearly five decades, linking regional and international supply chains while ensuring the uninterrupted flow of commerce,” His Highness stated. He acknowledged DP World’s contributions to the UAE and Dubai’s vision for a sustainable economic future.
Investment in Multimodal Connectivity
His Highness highlighted Dubai’s commitment to expanding multimodal connectivity and investing in resilient infrastructure that enhances supply chain efficiency. He noted that as trade networks evolve, the emirate aims to strengthen its role as a leading international platform for trade and economic exchange.
Jebel Ali Port serves as a crucial trade anchor for the Middle East, functioning not only as a gateway but also as a strategic base for manufacturing, logistics, and distribution. It connects approximately 12,000 companies to both regional and global markets.
During the tour, His Highness visited several facilities, including the Jebel Ali Rail Terminal, which currently operates up to eight daily services, and the BOXBAY high-bay storage system. He also toured the operations center of Terminal 2, one of the four terminals at the port, reflecting DP World’s ongoing investments in infrastructure and automation.
His Highness was accompanied by His Excellency Essa Kazim, Chairman of DP World; Yuvraj Narayan, Group CEO of DP World; and Ahmad Yousef Al-Hassan, CEO and Managing Director of DP World GCC. They provided insights into the port’s pivotal role in ensuring a steady flow of trade in the region.
Focus on Resilient Infrastructure
His Excellency Essa Kazim remarked on the importance of diversified and resilient infrastructure in today’s dynamic economic landscape. He noted that DP World has developed a robust trade and industrial ecosystem around Jebel Ali Port over nearly five decades, establishing it as the region’s most trusted trade gateway.
The Jebel Ali Rail Terminal connects directly to the UAE’s national rail network, with plans to increase its capacity in response to market demand. The integration of rail into Jebel Ali’s multimodal logistics ecosystem complements maritime and road networks, facilitating efficient transport with up to eight daily train services.
His Highness also visited the Terminal 2 control room and BOXBAY, the world’s first deep-water, automated high-bay container storage system, which enhances port capacity without requiring additional space.
Long-Term Investments in Logistics
These initiatives are part of Dubai’s broader strategy to invest in logistics, aligning infrastructure, automation, and digital systems to reduce turnaround times and enhance supply chain resilience. DP World operates across six continents, employing over 125,000 individuals and managing more than 300 freight forwarding offices globally, supported by a maritime fleet of over 500 vessels.
Jebel Ali Port stands as the largest port in the Middle East and is the cornerstone of the region’s extensive free zone, Jafza, which hosts 12,000 companies spanning various sectors, including manufacturing, logistics, retail, healthcare, automotive, and food.
As reported by www.emirates247.com.
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Published on 2026-05-14 19:04:00 • By FAME Delivered News Desk