DP World expands electric freight operations at Jebel Ali Port in sustainability drive bid

The first wave of the electric fleet is set to move over 204,000 twenty-foot containers annually, supporting DP World’s efforts to accelerate the transition to greener logistics, the company said.

DP World’s green shift

The company said the initiative will reduce 14,600 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e) annually, compared to diesel operations.

The project is part of a partnership between DP World and Einride signed in May 2024 to electrify inter-terminal container flows at Jebel Ali Port, the largest seaport in the Middle East.

Abdulla Bin Damithan, CEO and Managing Director, DP World GCC, said decarbonising logistics is a core priority for the company.

“We are actively electrifying our operations, integrating AI-powered solutions and working closely with our partners like Einride to support our net zero goals,” he said.

Bin Damithan said as the 10^th busiest port globally, Jebel Ali is setting the benchmark for the electrification of transport in high-volume trade hubs.

Robert Falck, CEO and Founder of Einride, said the launch marks the first of many milestones as the company is set to have the largest deployment of electric, autonomous freight mobility in the Middle East.

“The UAE is uniquely positioned to lead this sustainable transition given its forward-thinking approach to innovation, and we are proud to drive this in partnership with DP World,” he said.

The electric fleet is being deployed as part of a multi-phased rollout, which integrates Einride’s full platform, including electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and the AI-driven Einride Saga operating system.

A second wave will follow later this year, and the full fleet in 2026 – capable of moving 2 million twenty-foot containers annually.

This tiered deployment uses Einride’s data-driven analysis to optimise cost and operational efficiency, while laying the groundwork for future autonomous deployment.