Jeddah, KSA – DP World’s South Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port recorded its strongest monthly performance since the company began operating the terminal in 1999, handling more than 221,200 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in July 2026.

The monthly throughput surpassed levels recorded before disruptions to shipping through the Red Sea began in late 2023. The terminal also achieved its highest-ever monthly export volume, handling 79,720 TEUs during July, as trade flows through Jeddah continued to expand.

The record July performance builds on strong growth during the first half of the year, when container volumes increased by approximately 79% compared with the same period in 2025. Growth was recorded across imports, exports and transshipment operations, with the terminal receiving 390 vessels during the first six months of the year.

The terminal has also continued to attract new shipping services. In July, a major container vessel operated by Wan Hai Lines called at the terminal for the first time, further strengthening Jeddah’s connectivity with regional and global markets.

Ahmed Yousuf Al Hassan, CEO and Managing Director, DP World GCC, said: “Jeddah is a vital gateway for Saudi Arabia’s trade, connecting businesses with regional and global markets. As trade flows continue to grow, we are investing in capacity and logistics connectivity to ensure the smooth movement of goods across our integrated regional network. This includes strengthening the integration of ports, logistics services and distribution facilities, giving our customers greater choice and reliable routes to market.”

The record July volumes coincide with the gradual return of shipping services to the Red Sea following the disruptions that began in late 2023. The increase in cargo flows through Jeddah, combined with DP World’s investments in terminal capacity, equipment and infrastructure, has supported the terminal’s strong recovery and continued growth.

Recent investments at the South Container Terminal include:

• Three additional quay cranes, bringing the total to 17.
• 17 additional electric automated stacking cranes.
• 35 additional electric terminal tractors.
• 30 new trailers.
• Upgrades to reefer container facilities and refrigerated storage infrastructure.

The investments are strengthening the terminal’s ability to handle larger vessel and cargo volumes. Expansion work is also continuing, with the terminal’s annual capacity set to increase to 5 million TEUs.

Mohamed Al Sheikh, CEO, DP World Saudi Arabia, said: “The record performance in July reflects the continued momentum in trade flows through Jeddah. As volumes increase, our priority is to ensure that the capacity, equipment and operational capabilities needed to support our customers are available, enabling us to meet their requirements efficiently and reliably. We are also strengthening inland logistics connectivity and expanding our logistics capabilities to keep pace with the evolving needs of supply chains.”

The South Container Terminal forms part of DP World’s integrated logistics network in the region, connecting maritime trade through Jeddah Islamic Port with inland transportation, warehousing and distribution services.

DP World is also continuing to develop its Jeddah Logistics Park, backed by a $250 million investment across 415,000 square metres. The facility is designed to expand logistics and distribution capabilities, provide additional capacity close to the port, and improve the efficient flow of goods between Jeddah and markets across Saudi Arabia.