RISK & RESILIENCE
An operator of more than 60 ports and terminals around the world , DP World plays a crucial role in powering global trade .
This world leader in end-to-end supply chain solutions recently surpassed 100 million twenty-foot equivalent units ( TEUs ) of container handling capacity across its portfolio and handled a record 88.3 million TEUs in 2024 – an 8.3 % rise despite macroeconomic headwinds and a gloomy outlook for the future .
Another factor DP World must consider when it comes to ensuring the smooth running of its operations is climate change , as risks such as rising sea levels , flooding and extreme heat increasingly pose challenges .
Recognising this harsh reality , the organisation has conducted a pioneering study assessing the impact of climate change on its global network of ports and terminals ( P & Ts ) through to the end of the century .
In collaboration with climate analytics firm Jupiter Intelligence and consultants at Guidehouse , the research examined three climate scenarios and assessed the potential impact of six hazards across 50 ports and terminals around the world .
Climate adaptation Andy Tam , Global Vice President of Energy Management & Decarbonisation , stood at the helm when it came to managing the research project .
Sharing further background on the study , he explains : “ We realised a couple of years ago that there were several acute , climate-related disruptions to our
74 March 2025