DP World to Build Two New Terminals in Fujairah, Reducing Reliance on the Strait of Hormuz

Dubai-based logistics firm DP World announced plans to construct two maritime terminals on the United Arab Emirates’ eastern coast in Fujairah. The project, approved in principle by the Fujairah Ports Authority, will be built under a 50-year concession and will comprise a container-and-multipurpose terminal alongside a general-cargo terminal. Construction is slated to take roughly 24 to 30 months.

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Across the Persian Gulf, governments are investing heavily in alternative transport corridors—pipelines, rail lines, and energy-storage hubs—to lessen dependence on the narrow Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint that has historically been vulnerable to geopolitical tension. DP World’s Fujairah expansion aligns with this broader strategy of diversifying maritime routes and enhancing regional supply-chain resilience.

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• Concession length: 50 years

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• Facilities: One container/multipurpose terminal; one general-cargo terminal

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• Construction window: Approximately two to two-and-a-half years from start

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DP World described the Fujairah terminals as a “strategic expansion” that will broaden its logistics network and support the UAE’s goal of reducing reliance on the Hormuz passage. The Fujairah Ports Authority affirmed its partnership, noting that the new infrastructure will bolster the emirate’s role as a key hub for regional and international trade.

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The new terminals are expected to provide shippers with an alternative entry point on the Gulf’s east coast, potentially easing congestion on existing ports and offering a route that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz. By expanding capacity in Fujairah, the UAE aims to safeguard trade flows against disruptions in the Hormuz corridor, thereby strengthening its position in global supply chains.

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