“DPDDDDDD” sets a record with 1.3 million vehicles in the UAE

Dubai Ports World Group (DPDDRED) has made a new achievement in 2024, as it handled 1.3 million vehicles across its stations in Dubai, which represents an increase of 53.6%, compared to 2023, which is the highest number in the history of the group.

The Group Port, affiliated with the group, took the largest share of the size of the handling, at about 960 thousand units, to establish its position as the main center of the auto trade in the region, while the remaining units were carried out through the Hamriyah and Rashid ports.

A statement issued yesterday said that this standard performance confirms the strong growth in the auto trade sector, and the role of Dubai International Ports is highlighted in facilitating the import and export of vehicles within the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council.

China has emerged as the largest commercial partner, through its contribution with about 25% of the total vehicle size, followed by Japan, Korea and India. The global auto sector is witnessing a fundamental shift, as the number of electric cars is expected to exceed its counterparts of traditional cars that operate with internal combustion engines by 2036.

With China manufacturing more than half of the world’s electric cars, global supply chains seek to adapt to support this shift towards sustainable movement.

“The rise of Dubai as a global auto trade center, provides huge potential for markets in Asia and Europe, which reflects positively on our local economy, and the auto sector is a strong motivation for economic growth, as it contributes to providing job opportunities, attracting foreign investments, stimulating local markets,” the automotive of the Gulf Cooperation Council said, which is a strong catalyst for economic growth, as it contributes to providing job opportunities, attracting foreign investments, stimulating local markets. ” Dubai World Ports to develop the infrastructure needed to support this growth.