DUBAI: DP World has expanded its automotive logistics capacity at Jebel Ali Port with the launch of a massive new vehicle storage yard at Terminal 4, responding to rising demand in the region’s car trade sector. The newly added 2.6 million sq ft yard increases the port’s total storage capacity by 13,000 car equivalent units (CEUs), bringing the overall capacity to 75,000 CEUs.
This infrastructure boost includes an 800-metre quay capable of simultaneously servicing three roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) vessels. By shifting RoRo operations from Terminal 1 to the new dedicated zone, DP World aims to improve berth availability, streamline vessel turnaround times, and expand port capacity to support future growth.
The move is part of Dubai’s broader vision to establish itself as a leading global automotive trade hub. Abdulla Bin Damithan, CEO and Managing Director of DP World GCC, said the expansion offers automotive stakeholders quicker and more reliable access to key markets across the Middle East, Africa and beyond.
Shahab Al Jassmi, SVP Commercial, Ports and Terminals at DP World GCC, said the investment is designed to meet customer needs with more yard space and dependable berth scheduling, ultimately helping the supply chain operate more efficiently.
Jebel Ali Port handled 545,000 vehicles in H1 2025, reflecting a 28% year-on-year surge. About 65% of those were imports, primarily from China, Japan, Thailand, India, and South Korea.
The new yard aligns with DP World’s broader automotive strategy, which includes developing a 20 million sq ft advanced car market—the largest in the world. These developments directly support Dubai’s D33 economic agenda to double the city’s economy by 2033.
