DP World expands electric freight operations at Jebel Ali Port
Now running around-the-clock, the first wave of the electric fleet is set to move over 204,000 twenty-foot containers annually, supporting DP World's efforts to accelerate the transition to greener logistics.
The project is part of a groundbreaking partnership between DP World and Einride signed in May 2024 to electrify inter-terminal container flows at Jebel Ali Port, the largest seaport in the Middle East. It aligns with DP World's broader sustainability agenda which includes electrifying its fleet of internal terminal vehicles (ITVs) and implementing innovative partnerships to reduce emissions.
The initiative will reduce 14,600 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) annually, compared to diesel operations, supporting DP World's science-based targets (SBTi) and ambition to make global trade smarter and greener.
Abdulla Bin Damithan, CEO and Managing Director, DP World GCC, said, 'Decarbonising logistics is a core priority for DP World. We are actively electrifying our operations, integrating AI-powered solutions and working closely with our partners like Einride to support our net zero goals. As the 10th busiest port globally, Jebel Ali is setting the benchmark for the electrification of transport in high-volume trade hubs.'
Robert Falck, CEO and Founder at Einride, said, 'This marks the first of many milestones as we set out to have the largest deployment of electric, autonomous freight mobility in the Middle East. The UAE is uniquely positioned to lead this sustainable transition given its forward-thinking approach to innovation, and we are proud to drive this in partnership with DP World.'
The electric fleet is being deployed as part of a multi-phased rollout, which integrates Einride's full platform, including electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and the AI-driven Einride Saga operating system.
A second wave will follow later this year, and the full fleet in 2026 - capable of moving 2 million twenty-foot containers annually. This tiered deployment uses Einride's data-driven analysis to optimise cost and operational efficiency while laying the groundwork for future autonomous deployment.
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