Global marine terminal operator DP World has announced strong financial results from its global portfolio of marine terminals for H1, 2015, ending at 30 June 2015, delivering profit attributable to owners of the company before separately disclosed items of US$405 million, up 21.9% compared to H1, 2014.
The company’s revenue reached $1.9 million, compared to $1,659 million recorded in H1, 2014. The growth in the company’s revenue was supported by the acquisition of Economic Zone World (EZW), which helped to boost profits attributable to owners of the company before separately disclosed items by 21.9%.
By the end of 2015, DP World expects to have approximately 85 million TEU of capacity globally and over 100 million by 2020, subject to market demand.