Jebel Ali Port sets monthly container handling record

DP World's Jebel Ali Port set a new monthly container throughput record in July, handling 1,400,000 TEUs (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units) and topping its previous high set in 2015.

In the first half of 2024, the port handled 7.3 million TEUs, up 3.9 per cent year-on-year, driven by strong inbound cargo movement, particularly from key Asian markets including China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea.

The expansion of Jafza has been a key driver in busier container traffic through Jebel Ali Port, which now hosts nearly 10,500 companies.

Jebel Ali’s growth is part of DP World's broader success globally, with total consolidated throughput for the group reaching 42,580,000 TEUs, up 6.8 per cent, compared to the same period in 2023.

The UAE's proactive efforts to strengthen bilateral trade through Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) have contributed to increasing bilateral trade volumes, thanks to reduced tariffs, enhanced market access, and strengthened trade ties with global partners.

Recent trade agreements with Chile, Mauritius, Colombia, and Korea are expected to boost container traffic through Jebel Ali Port further.