India at heart of DP World’s global job boost in 2025

DP World’s $2.5 billion global investment in end-to-end logistics infrastructure this year is generating nearly 5,000 new construction jobs across four continents, with India emerging as the largest growth market.

India alone will see 2,500 new roles created in 2025. Of these, 2,000 jobs are linked to the development of a new terminal at Tuna Tekra in the north-west, while another 500 are tied to rail and inland terminal projects across the country. DP World said these projects form a vital part of its integrated logistics network and will leave behind world-class infrastructure to strengthen India’s trade links.

Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DP World, said: “We are delighted that our investment is providing jobs for almost 5,000 people this year alone to help deliver major upgrades to the transport infrastructure of five different countries.” He added that trade has the power to transform lives and that the projects will create lasting benefits for customers, communities and entire regions for decades.

Beyond India, the investment is fuelling job creation in other key markets. In Senegal, the new deep-sea port at Ndayane is generating 600 jobs, while in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Port of Banana is creating 500 roles to build the nation’s first deep-sea port. In Britain, DP World’s $1 billion expansion at London Gateway – including two new berths and a second rail terminal – is adding 1,000 new jobs. In Ecuador, the expansion of DP World Posorja is generating more than 300 construction roles and over 100 operational jobs.

Currently, DP World directly employs more than 100,000 people worldwide. When these projects are completed, the company expects the infrastructure to support thousands of additional direct and indirect jobs, enhancing connectivity and boosting economic growth.

DP World said it continues to build a diverse portfolio of assets and capabilities to help its customers remain competitive in a rapidly changing global trading environment. Its flagship Jebel Ali freezone in Dubai alone directly employs 160,000 people.