DP World’s South Container Terminal (SCT) at Jeddah Islamic Port handled more than 221,200 TEUs in July 2026, marking its highest monthly throughput since DP World began operating the terminal in 1999.
The July performance also pushed monthly volumes above levels recorded before disruptions to Red Sea shipping began in late 2023. SCT handled a record 79,720 TEUs of exports during the month, reflecting growing trade flows through Jeddah.
The terminal’s strong performance follows a nearly 79% year-on-year increase in volumes during the first half of 2026. Growth was recorded across imports, exports and transshipment, with SCT handling 390 vessel calls during the first six months. The terminal also attracted new services, including a Wan Hai-operated mainline container vessel that made its maiden call in July.
“Jeddah is a key gateway for Saudi Arabia’s trade, connecting businesses in the Kingdom with regional and global markets. As trade flows grow, our focus is on building the capacity and connectivity needed to move cargo seamlessly across the wider regional network,” said Ahmad Yousef Al-Hassan, CEO & MD, DP World GCC.
The increase in throughput comes as shipping services gradually return to the Red Sea. DP World has invested in additional terminal capacity, equipment and infrastructure to support rising vessel and cargo volumes.
Recent investments at SCT include three additional quay cranes, taking the fleet to 17, along with 17 automated electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes, 35 electric terminal tractors and 30 additional trailers. The terminal has also upgraded its reefer and cold-storage infrastructure.
Further expansion is underway to increase SCT’s annual capacity to 5 million TEUs.
“The July record reflects the continued growth in trade moving through Jeddah. As volumes increase, our priority is to ensure the terminal has the capacity, equipment and operational capability to support our customers,” said Mohammad Alshaikh, CEO, DP World KSA.
SCT forms part of DP World’s integrated logistics network in the region, connecting Jeddah Islamic Port with inland transportation, warehousing and distribution facilities. The network also includes the development of the US$250 million Jeddah Logistics Park, a 415,000-square-metre facility designed to provide additional logistics and distribution capacity close to the port.