Jebel Ali Port has recorded its strongest month for breakbulk cargo in nearly two decades, handling 630,000 tonnes in October 2025.
DP World said the performance underscores the port’s growing role as a critical logistics hub supporting the UAE’s major infrastructure and industrial programmes.
While the past decade has seen strong growth across containerised, bulk and RoRo cargo, the latest milestone reflects renewed demand driven by regional industrial and construction activity.
Jebel Ali Port breaks records
Rising imports of iron and steel for flagship UAE projects, including the Dubai Metro Blue Line and the ongoing expansion of Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), alongside higher sugar exports, were key contributors.
The October peak builds on a strong 2024 performance, when breakbulk volumes rose 23 per cent year-on-year to 5.36 million metric tonnes.
DP World said the new record demonstrates continued momentum across the UAE’s industrial base and reinforces the country’s position in global trade flows.
Shahab Al Jassmi, Chief Commercial Officer, Ports and Terminals at DP World GCC, said: “This milestone reflects the confidence businesses place in Jebel Ali as the region’s most reliable gateway for cargo.
“The steady rise in volumes demonstrates how we are helping customers meet growing infrastructure demand while keeping supply chains efficient and resilient.
“As the UAE continues to invest in infrastructure, manufacturing and logistics, we remain committed to expanding our capacity, technology and sustainability initiatives to support long-term growth.”
Breakbulk cargo
Breakbulk cargo—which includes heavy materials and oversized items used for major construction and industrial projects—remains central to Jebel Ali’s operations.
Supported by Jafza’s integrated ecosystem and DP World’s global end-to-end logistics capabilities, the port facilitates the seamless movement of complex cargo across regional and international supply chains.
The latest milestone comes as Jebel Ali continues its transformation into one of the world’s most advanced multipurpose ports.
Over the past decade, it has achieved record performance across containers, RoRo and bulk cargo, with the breakbulk surge reflecting a broader trend of multi-cargo growth and the port’s agility in responding to shifting global supply chains.
Jebel Ali Port continues to play a pivotal role in the UAE’s economic transformation, supporting the growth of construction, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors—core pillars of Dubai’s Economic Agenda D33 and the national Operation 300bn strategy.
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