Dubai-based logistics major DP World reported a near 70 per cent surge in profit to US$960 million in the first half of 2025, compared with $570 million a year earlier, despite geopolitical and economic headwinds, reported London's Arabian Gulf and Business Insight.

Revenue climbed 20 per cent year on year to $11.2 billion, driven by growth in ports and terminals and new acquisitions.

Container volumes advanced six per cent on a like-for-like basis to 45.4 million TEU across the global portfolio. Throughput in Europe, Middle East and Africa grew 12 per cent to 17 million TEU, with Jebel Ali Port up six per cent to 7.8 million TEU.

Group chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem said geopolitical tensions, the closure of the Red Sea route and uncertainty over global tariffs have disrupted industry operations.

Capital expenditure reached US$1 billion in the first half, with a full-year target of $2.5 billion to support expansion at Jebel Ali Port, Drydocks World, Tuna Tekra in India, London Gateway in the UK and Dakar in Senegal, as well as DP World Logistics and P&O Maritime Logistics.

Across terminals under operational control, DP World handled 27.4 million TEU, up eight per cent year on year.

The company's freight forwarding platform now covers 300 locations and serves more than 90 per cent of global trade lanes.

Mr bin Sulayem said DP World remains optimistic about the medium- to long-term outlook for global trade and logistics.