DP World Trade Finance has mobilized over 1 billion USD in working capital for businesses based in emerging markets, according to a company statement released on Wednesday, July 23rd.
This financing was made possible through DP World’s exclusive loans and partnerships with over 32 financial institutions, including J.P. Morgan, Standard Bank, and Nedbank. The initiative aims to address a portion of the global trade finance gap, estimated at 2.5 trillion USD by various international institutions.
DP World’s model is based on integrating financing into its logistics operations. The company provides both capital and real-time visibility on supply chains, enabling faster credit decisions. According to DP World, this approach improves asset quality and loan portfolio efficiency.
“Cross-border trade is the engine of global economic growth, but access to affordable financing remains a major obstacle for many businesses, especially SMEs in emerging markets. Achieving this milestone of 1 billion dollars demonstrates our commitment to changing that,” said Sinan Ozcan, CEO of DP World Trade Finance.
The financing offer covers multiple regions, including Africa, and targets sectors such as agriculture, metals, automotive, and engineering.
In June 2025, DP World announced a strategic collaboration with J.P. Morgan Chase to address the same global trade finance gap. The partnership, based on risk-sharing and digital logistics integration, could expand to sub-Saharan Africa. A first operation has already been concluded with the signing of a 70 million USD cocoa supply contract in Ivory Coast.
The port giant achieved a revenue of 20 billion USD in 2024 and an adjusted EBITDA of 5.5 billion USD, despite a 28% decrease in net profit year-on-year due to rising financial costs.
