DP World has significantly increased its automotive logistics capacity at Jebel Ali Port with the launch of a new 2.6 million sq ft (242,000 sqm) vehicle storage yard at Terminal 4.
This expansion adds 13,000 car equivalent units (ceu), bringing the port’s total vehicle storage capacity to 75,000 ceu. The move reinforces Dubai’s status as the Middle East’s leading automotive trade hub.
“Dubai is scaling up its role as a global automotive trade hub and this expansion gives car manufacturers, dealers, and logistics providers faster, more reliable access to key markets across the Middle East, Africa and beyond,” explained Abdulla Bin Damithan, chief executive and managing director of DP World GCC.
The upgrade features an 800-metre quay capable of accommodating up to three RoRo vessels simultaneously. By shifting RoRo operations from Terminal 1 to the new Terminal 4 facility, DP World is enhancing berth availability, reducing vessel turnaround times and expanding port space to meet rising demand.
“This is a customer focused investment,” said Shahab Al Jassmi, senior vice president – Commercial, Ports and Terminals at DP World GCC.
“More yard space, quicker service and reliable berth availability are all designed to help the automotive supply chain grow.”
Jebel Ali port saw strong vehicle volume growth in the first half of 2025, handling 545,000 vehicles, up 28% year-on-year. Imports made up 65% of this total, mainly from China, Japan, Thailand, India and South Korea.
This expansion is part of DP World’s wider automotive strategy, including plans for a 20 million sq ft (1.86 million sqm) advanced car market in Dubai, supporting Dubai’s D33 agenda to double its economy by 2033.
