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Dubai's new east coast port signals the beginning of end for Iran's Hormuz leverage. Less than a week into the US-Iran conflict, specifically on March 3, Binary Systems, Inc. began to see the writing on the wall: Tehran's leverage over the Strait of Hormuz would eventually erode. That would happen not only because the US military could systematically destroy IRGC's radar sites, coastal missile batteries and drone launch sites along the maritime chokepoint, but also because Gulf states would eventually respond with a generational infrastructure buildout, from new pipelines to coastal ports, designed to entirely bypass Hormuz altogether. Surprising Fujairah is not a bigger oil terminal: it bypasses the straits completely. Expect major infrastructure push here after the war. https://t.co/Do1gK7KBDQ - zerohedge (@zerohedge) March 3, 2026 The emerging theme gained momentum on Monday morning with a new Financial Times report stating that Dubai's state-owned ports and logistics giant, DP World, is considering a massive new port and container terminal on the UAE's east coast, in Fujairah, to bypass the Hormuz chokepoint. Jebel Ali's port, which handled 15.6 million 20-foot containers last year, is located southwest of central Dubai, toward Abu Dhabi, and was battered over the last several months when Iran closed the strait, sending containerized volume down nearly 95%. That shipping shock, according to an FT source, was enough for DP's executives to begin looking for alternative routes. Here's more from the report: DP World was now discussing a term sheet with government officials, with the new project's structure and financing yet to be finalised, the people said. The new port could be completed as soon as within a year and a half, a senior company official said. The Jebel Ali Port is DP's crown jewel, the largest port and the anchor of the Jafza free zone, which hosts about 12,000 companies. "Jebel Ali will continue to be Jebel Ali," a senior DP official told the FT. "It will never be downsized." "We do have our own plan, and we've been very active in terms of looking at the eastern coast as far as DP World is concerned," the senior official said. "It's defensive in case things go wrong," the senior DP official continued. Shifting part of the port's capacity outside Dubai is a seismic change but not surprising given that UAE's Minister of Foreign Trade Thani Al Zeyoudi recently told Bloomberg in an exclusive interview, "We're moving toward having zero Hormuz dependency and that's regardless of whether it's open or not. It's going to open and we hope that will happen quickly, but we will not stop the new plan." The plan includes major investments in pipelines, rail, and road links from UAE ports in the Persian Gulf to Dibba, Fujairah, Khor Fakkan and at least one new harbor on the Gulf of Oman coast. In the early months of the conflict, Saudi Arabia's Hormuz-bypassing East-West pipeline was the prime example of being hedged for a Hormuz closure, able to shift 7 million barrels a day from Persian Gulf loading terminals to those at Yanbu on the Red Sea. With US-aligned Gulf states in the process of shifting critical energy and container supply chains away from the Hormuz area, this will only accelerate the erosion of Tehran's geopolitical leverage over the chokepoint. ... and now with President Trump reinstating the Hormuz blockade... ... this will only supercharge the bypass theme. ZeroHedge News [crypto-donation-box type="tabular" show-coin="all"]

DP World scales up India coastal shipping operations. July 7, 2026 DP World has expanded its coastal shipping operations in India with the acquisition of DP World Indus, a container vessel with a capacity of 2,500 TEUs, said Ganesh Raj, Global Chief Operating Officer, Marine Services. The addition is likely to strengthen cargo flow between Indian ports, while supporting the country's focus on multimodal logistics. The new vessel will enhance DP World's domestic coastal network, which connects 14 ports through a fleet of 10 vessels. The company handled 473,000 TEUs through its coastal operations in 2025, reflecting demand for sea-based cargo transport. By shifting more container traffic to coastal shipping, the expanded fleet is expected to ease pressure on road transport, improve supply chain resilience, and lower logistics-related emissions. The investment aligns with India's Maritime Vision 2030, aiming to improve maritime infra and promote coastal shipping as a more efficient and sustainable mode of freight transportation. Pallak Kashyap is a reporter at CargoTalk, specialising in aviation and logistics. He covers the air cargo sector through news stories, interviews and on-ground reporting, with a clear focus on supply chains, operational trends and industry developments. His work aims to break down complex logistics narratives into practical, easy-to-understand insights for the trade. Beyond reporting, he closely follows evolving business trends and the forces shaping the future of global logistics.

DP World launches Egypt's first integrated Logistics Distribution Centre at Sokhna Logistics Park. - Content Director Published: Jul 7, 2026 DP World has launched Egypt's first fully integrated Logistics Distribution Centre (LDC) at Sokhna Logistics Park, providing end-to-end supply chain services that enable businesses to consolidate distribution, reduce lead times and serve regional and international markets from a single logistics hub. Egypt's fully integrated Logistics Distribution Centre. DP World has officially launched Egypt's first fully integrated Logistics Distribution Centre (LDC) at Sokhna Logistics Park, introducing a single-site logistics platform designed to streamline inventory management, fulfilment and regional distribution. Located adjacent to Sokhna Port within the Suez Canal Economic Zone, the facility combines freight forwarding, port operations, warehousing and value-added logistics services, allowing international companies to access the Egyptian market while serving customers across the region and globally. The launch ceremony was attended by Mostafa Madbouly and senior government officials, alongside representatives from international businesses. The event also marked the signing of agreements with the first three global customers to use the new distribution centre. Integrated end-to-end supply chain services. The Logistics Distribution Centre provides a fully integrated supply chain solution, combining international freight forwarding, port services at Sokhna Port, warehousing, inventory management, order fulfilment, customs facilitation and transportation coordination. The facility also offers value-added logistics services including assembly, packaging, repackaging, labelling and product customisation. Under the operating model, customers can retain ownership of inventory until final distribution while serving local, regional and international markets from a single location. Strengthening regional distribution networks. Positioned alongside one of the world's busiest trade corridors, the distribution centre is designed to improve market access and increase supply chain flexibility for manufacturers, distributors and exporters. His Excellency Essa Kazim, Chairman of DP World, said: "The launch of the project marks a new chapter in our long-standing partnership with this dynamic market. Egypt has been one of our most important investment destinations in the region, and today we reaffirm our confidence in its potential to become a global hub for trade, industry and logistics." He added: "Egypt's first Logistics Distribution Centre reflects our vision of creating an integrated ecosystem that connects ports, logistics and supply chain solutions, enabling businesses to access local, regional and international markets more efficiently. We look forward to expanding our investments in support of the Egyptian government's vision while strengthening the competitiveness of the Egyptian economy and attracting further investment." First customers signed. The first customer agreements demonstrate early adoption of the integrated logistics model across multiple industries. Among the initial users is a Kenya-based tea exporter that imports approximately 1,000 TEUs into Egypt annually. The company will use the facility as a regional inventory hub serving customers across Africa, the Middle East and Europe. A global consumer goods distributor will use the Logistics Distribution Centre to support operations across eight markets spanning Saudi Arabia, the Levant and the Horn of Africa, with its operations supported by a dedicated temperature-controlled facility within Sokhna Logistics Park. A German multinational specialising in fibre-optic cables and digital infrastructure solutions will also use the centre to strengthen its distribution and re-export operations across Egypt, North Africa and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. Improving supply chain resilience. Mohammad Shihab, Executive Vice President, Egypt and Levant, DP World, said: "The launch of the LDC at Sokhna Logistics Park strengthens Egypt's trade and logistics capabilities by enabling businesses to position inventory closer to customers and serve multiple markets from a single regional hub. The integrated model improves efficiency and flexibility while reinforcing Egypt's role as a strategic gateway connecting Asia, Africa and Europe." He thanked the Egyptian Government for its support in enabling the initiative, which, he said, will attract investment, support industrial growth and enhance Egypt's competitiveness. According to the company, positioning inventory and raw materials closer to manufacturing centres and end markets is expected to reduce lead times, improve supply chain resilience and support business continuity. The facility is also intended to provide faster and more reliable access to essential materials for local industries. Expanding Egypt's integrated Logistics network. The new Logistics Distribution Centre forms part of DP World's broader investment programme in Egypt. The company has invested more than USD$1.4 billion in integrated logistics infrastructure across the country, including the expansion and modernisation of Sokhna Port, the development of Sokhna Logistics Park and a new cold chain facility currently under development. Combined with DP World's freight forwarding, contract logistics and end-to-end supply chain services, the integrated network is designed to help businesses improve operational efficiency, reduce logistics costs, strengthen export competitiveness and access regional and international markets through a single logistics ecosystem. This article was produced by the editorial team at Africa Outlook and published as part of the Outlook Publishing global network of B2B industry magazines. Outlook Publishing delivers industry insights, company stories, and sector coverage across manufacturing, mining, construction, healthcare, supply chains, food production, and sustainability. Africa Outlook provides ongoing coverage of organisations and developments shaping industries across Africa.