At the core of this rollout, India leads with approximately 2,000 jobs tied to a new terminal at Tuna Tekra in the country’s north-west. A further 500 roles are being created for rail and inland terminal developments across the sub‑continent. In Africa, the deep‑sea port project at Ndayane in Senegal is employing around 600 workers, while the Port of Banana in the Democratic Republic of Congo is generating 500 roles to deliver the nation’s first deep‑sea port.
Britain’s logistics hub expansion is a significant focal point, with DP World committing US $1 billion to enlarge London Gateway, adding two new berths and a second rail terminal. This venture is creating 1,000 construction jobs and positioning the port to become Britain’s largest by the decade’s end. Meanwhile, in Ecuador, the expansion at Posorja is generating over 300 contractor-led construction roles alongside 100 new operational positions.
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, emphasises how infrastructure investment "provides jobs for almost 5,000 people this year alone" and will leave a legacy of "world-class logistics infrastructure" benefiting multiple continents for the next fifty years.
DP World’s strategic orientation extends beyond these projects. Its network spans over 60 ports and terminals across six continents, handling around 105 million TEUs annually—a strong testament to its scale and operational capacity. The expansion of London Gateway, in particular, marks a continuation of the company’s ambition to elevate UK logistics capacity. Though earlier announcements had indicated the creation of around 400 permanent jobs through this expansion, the latest estimates suggest a much broader impact through temporary construction roles and long‑term economic gains.
Across all five project sites, once complete, the improved transport infrastructure is poised to support thousands more direct and indirect roles, while enhancing connectivity and economic growth on a regional and global scale.
DP World’s wider ambitions have not been without contention. The £1 billion UK expansion sparked tension with government figures, particularly following criticism of P\&O Ferries—one of DP World’s subsidiaries—for treatment of staff. However, dialogue between senior political leaders and the company helped pave the way for the investment to move forward.
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