DP World acquires 700 trucks to strengthen freight network

Dubai-headquartered DP World has acquired 700 trucks to strengthen its road freight network in the GCC as US-Iran tensions continue.

The move is part of the global ports operator’s long-term strategy to build an integrated logistics network linking ports and terminals, economic zones and digital platforms.

The Strait of Hormuz was closed during the conflict, disrupting global energy and commodity supply chains. The resurgence of hostilities has again put the vital maritime route at risk.

The UAE is already accelerating plans to route more trade away from the strait, as Gulf ports risk losing market share to rivals in India, Sri Lanka and beyond.

UAE officials have talked about a “zero Hormuz” future that protects the flow of commodities and goods regardless of whether the waterway is open.

The new fleet will add up to 35,000 truck trips a month, supporting both domestic and cross-border haulage for DP World’s customer base in the GCC, the UAE state-run Wam news agency reported.

The fleet will cater to first-, middle- and last-mile needs across the region, supporting the movement of containerised and non-containerised cargo.

Ahmad Yousef Al-Hassan, CEO and managing director of DP World GCC, said the investment is part of the company’s strategy to build a multimodal network and support customers trading in the GCC.

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“As regional demand grows, we are scaling our capabilities to provide customers with an integrated network they can depend on at every stage,” he said.

The new trucks are fuel-efficient and meet the Euro V emissions standard, Raveen Guliani, chief operating officer for logistics at DP World GCC, said, adding the company may also add green-energy vehicles.

DP World’s current fleet handles about 3,000 truck movements a day across the region.