DP World's UAE Region is among the leading hubs in the world, serving more than 100 shipping lines. In 2008, the UAE Region of DP World recorded an 11 percent growth in throughput with the handling of 11.8 million TEU, as compared to 10.65 million TEU in 2007
The growth realised in 2008 was a continuation of Dubai’s success in 2007, with a corresponding increase in exports, imports and re-exports. DP World’s commitment to meet customers’ expanding needs have driven the organisation to continuously upgrade its infrastructure, and supply modern machinery to increase efficiency of handling cargo. The opening of the new container terminal (t2) at Jebel Ali has contributed to a substantial increase in handling capacity. the terminal is able to provide the regular, efficient services required by the new generation of mega vessels, which is a competitive differentiator for the flagship terminal.
DP World employs state-of-the-art technology to ensure the highest level of performance and safety. Among the equipment employed are the tandem lift gantry cranes which were custom built by ZPMC in conjunction with DP World. the tandem lift cranes, also known as quad lift cranes, are capable of simultaneously lifting two forty-foot containers or four twenty-foot containers and are an industry benchmark of technological advancement and operational capability.