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DP World records highest-ever monthly throughput in Jeddah. WAM 26 Aug 2026, 19:41 GMT+ DUBAI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) - The South Container Terminal (SCT) at Jeddah Islamic Port handled over 221,200 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in July 2026, its highest monthly throughput since DP World began operating the terminal in 1999. The record takes monthly volumes above levels recorded before the disruption to Red Sea shipping began in late 2023. SCT also recorded its highest-ever monthly export volume over the same period, handling 79,720 TEUs, as growing trade flows continue to drive demand through Jeddah. The record performance follows strong growth in the first half of the year, when SCT volumes rose nearly 79% year-on-year. Growth was recorded across imports, exports and transshipment, with 390 vessel calls during the first six months of the year. The terminal has also continued to attract new services, including a Wan Hai-operated mainline container vessel that made its maiden call in July. Ahmad Yousef Al Hassan, CEO & MD, DP World GCC, said, "Jeddah is a key gateway for Saudi Arabia's trade, connecting businesses in the Kingdom with regional and global markets. As trade flows grow, our focus is on building the capacity and connectivity needed to move cargo seamlessly across the wider regional network. By strengthening the links between ports, inland logistics and distribution facilities, we are giving customers more options and more reliable routes to market." The July record comes as shipping services gradually return to the Red Sea following the disruption that began in late 2023. With monthly throughput now above pre-disruption levels, higher cargo flows are being supported by both the recovery in shipping activity and DP World's investment in additional terminal capacity, equipment and infrastructure. DP World's recent investments at SCT include: Three additional quay cranes, bringing the terminal's quay crane fleet to 17; 17 automated electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes (AeRTGs); 35 electric terminal tractors; 30 additional trailers; Upgrades to reefer and cold-storage infrastructure. These investments are strengthening SCT's ability to handle higher vessel and cargo volumes, while further expansion is underway to increase annual capacity to 5 million TEUs. Mohammad Alshaikh, CEO, DP World KSA, added, "The July record reflects the continued growth in trade moving through Jeddah. As volumes increase, our priority is to ensure the terminal has the capacity, equipment and operational capability to support our customers. We are also strengthening inland connectivity and logistics capabilities to support customers as their supply chain requirements evolve."

Latin America's first shore power system launched by DP World at Peru's Port of Callao. Peru's Port of Callao has become the first Latin American facility equipped with a shore power system after DP World invested around USD 1 billion in the project. French Shipping company CMA CGM's container ship Platinum was the first to connect to the new infrastructure. Installed at the South Terminal, Callao has become DP World's third facility, apart from Canada's Prince Rupert and Vancouver ports, to have shore power. The system can provide renewable power of up to 7.5 MVA to a ship connected to it, which is enough for the fully-loaded, biggest container ships regularly visiting the facility. Latest videos. Video Muted The port's carbon dioxide emissions would reduce by 6300 tonnes annually or around 30 tonnes per ship, along with a decrease in fuel consumption and other nitrogen, sulphur and particulate matter emissions from the vessels' auxiliary engines by over 90%. The infrastructure for the system was combined into DP World's $ 400 million project to expand the Bicentennial Pier. The company now aims to expand shore power across different European ports and terminals. More than 80% of the ships visiting the terminal are already equipped to use the new system,, which makes the shore power readily available. Though Callao had successfully decreased harmful emissions from overall terminal operations, ship emissions at berth remained high, which DP World identified and decided to bring shore power to the facility, which is now among 3% of the global ports to have a shore power system. The President of Peru, Keiko Fujimori, said that with this development, Peru has moved an inch towards a future of growth and an example of modernisation and sustainability. DP World has also made significant investments in other projects at the port of Callao, such as $105 million to decarbonise and electrify a terminal by providing renewable energy. The company also brought 36 electric vehicles for the port and established a charging station for them as well, the first such system in Latin America. It also electrified all the cranes in the terminal's yards. These initiatives will help DP World to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and have boosted Callao's competitiveness in the region. In 2025, it became the first facility on the western shores of South America to handle two million TEUs in a year. Disclaimer: The information on this website is for general purposes only. While efforts are made to ensure accuracy, Marine Insight make no warranties of any kind regarding completeness, reliability, or suitability. Any reliance you place on such information is at your own risk. Marine Insight is not liable for any loss or damage arising from the use of this website.

DP World's Port of Callao becomes Latin America's first terminal to offer shore power. Aug. 25, 2026, 11:08 AM CALLAO, Peru, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - A new milestone in sustainable port operations has been reached at the Port of Callao, where DP World has launched Latin America's first shore power (Onshore Power Supply) system at its South Terminal in the Port of Callao, enabling ships to connect to 100% certified renewable electricity while at berth instead of operating auxiliary engines. Part of DP World's approximately US$1 billion investment in Peru, the shore power infrastructure was integrated into the company's US$400 million Bicentennial Pier expansion. Callao is DP World's third port terminal globally to offer shore power, joining Prince Rupert and Vancouver in Canada, as the company plans to expand the technology across its European port terminal network. The shore power system is expected to avoid more than 6,300 tonnes of CO[2]e annually in Callao, or an average of 30 tonnes per vessel call. It will also reduce fuel consumption and emissions of nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides and particulate matter from auxiliary engines by more than 90% while vessels are connected. It can supply up to 7.5 MVA to a vessel at berth, sufficient to serve the largest container ships calling at Callao at full load. Approximately 80% of vessels calling Pier 3 are already equipped to use shore power, providing shipping lines with immediate access to the new infrastructure. Four of the seven weekly vessels serving the Peru-Asia trade route are initially expected to connect. The CMA CGM PLATINUM, a 13,100-TEU container vessel built in 2025, was the first ship to connect to the system. As Callao reduced emissions from terminal operations, DP World identified vessel emissions at berth as nearly twice as high, creating an opportunity to help customers reduce their Scope 1 emissions. According to a June 2026 white paper by DNV, a global maritime classification and assurance company, only around 3% of ports worldwide offer shore power, placing Callao among a small group with this capability. Keiko Fujimori, President of Peru, said: "Today, from here (the Port of Callao), we are not only moving cargo; we are moving Peru toward the future. We're talking about a technology that may seem simple but is of enormous importance, since only 3% of the world's ports have this technology, and we're proud that Peru is part of this group, serving as an example of environmental protection and modernization." The Minister of Transport and Communications of Peru, Rafael Rey Rey, further explained: "The shore power system allows compatible ships to connect to the terminal's electrical grid while docked, so they can shut down their auxiliary engines. This reduces fossil fuel consumption and pollutant emissions, in addition to lowering the noise levels associated with ship operations in port." Carlos Merino, CEO of DP World in Peru, Ecuador and Colombia, said: "Shore power is the next step in our decarbonization journey. We have transformed our own terminal operations through electrification and renewable energy, and now we are extending those benefits to our customers by helping vessels reduce emissions while at berth. This investment strengthens Peru's competitiveness as a regional trade hub while supporting more sustainable global supply chains." At Callao, the company has invested US$105 million in a broader decarbonization program that includes renewable energy and terminal electrification. Recent investments include 36 electric internal transfer vehicles (ITVs), Latin America's first dedicated port charging station for electric vehicles and the electrification of nearly the terminal's entire yard crane fleet. Together, these initiatives put Callao on track to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2030, supporting DP World's global ambition to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Beyond decarbonization, Callao's continued modernization is supporting Peru's growth and competitiveness. In 2025, it became the first terminal on South America's west coast to handle more than 2 million TEUs in a single year, reinforcing its role as one of the region's leading trade gateways. For more insights into how DP World is reshaping global trade, visit our website: www.dpworld.com For media enquiries, please contact: Melina Vissat, Head of Communications M: (+1) 704-605-6159 E: [email protected] About DP World DP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 125,000 employees, we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions. From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door. In the Americas, DP World operates with a team of over 16,000 people across 12 countries, driving excellence through a robust network of 14 ports and terminals and more than 40 warehouses. 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