DP World has entered exclusive talks to develop a container terminal.
The project would be located at the Port of Corpus Christi in Texas, marking DP World’s first container terminal on the US Gulf Coast. The agreement, announced on June 16, calls for the logistics giant to design, build and operate the facility at one of the nation’s busiest ports by tonnage. DP World handles about 10 percent of global container trade each year through a network of more than 60 ports and terminals worldwide.
Deal details and strategic aims
The Port of Corpus Christi authority says the new terminal will expand containerised cargo capabilities, strengthen supply‑chain connectivity and support long‑term job creation across South Texas. The exclusive negotiation period will focus on terminal design, capacity planning and the investment structure. DP World’s involvement aligns with Dubai and the UAE’s broader ambition to reinforce their status as global trade and logistics hubs.
“The US Gulf Coast is one of the nation’s most important trade and economic corridors, and demand for efficient, resilient port infrastructure continues to grow,”
— Brian Enright, CEO of DP World in the Americas
Brian Enright added that the Port of Corpus Christi presents a significant opportunity to expand container capacity and create new pathways for American businesses to access global markets. The company said it will work closely with local labour and workforce partners to support terminal operations and long‑term job creation in the region.
Local impact and partnerships
Port CEO Kent Britton highlighted the June 2025 completion of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Project as a catalyst for the deal. He noted that the federal‑government‑backed project unlocked the potential for existing port customers to meet evolving global‑market demands while encouraging cargo diversification.
“Completion of the landmark Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Project in June 2025 — thanks largely to investments by the federal government — has unlocked the potential for existing port customers to meet evolving demands of the global marketplace while spurring additional cargo diversification,”
— Kent Britton, Port of Corpus Christi CEO
The port is a major gateway for US energy, agricultural and industrial exports. Adding container capabilities would diversify its cargo mix and open new opportunities for regional businesses across South Texas. DP World’s global expertise in terminal operations and integrated logistics is expected to bring a strong partnership model to the project, reinforcing the port’s role in international trade.
Frequently asked questions
What is DP World's first container terminal on the US Gulf Coast?
DP World's first Gulf Coast project is an exclusive‑talks plan to design, build and operate a new container terminal at Texas’s Port of Corpus Christi.
When is the Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Project expected to be completed?
The Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Project is slated for completion in June 2025, which will help unlock the terminal’s potential.
Will the DP World terminal create jobs in South Texas?
Yes, the project is intended to strengthen supply‑chain connectivity and support long‑term job creation across South Texas.
Who is the CEO of DP World in the Americas?
Brian Enright is the CEO of DP World in the Americas, and he highlighted the strategic importance of the US Gulf Coast for the company.
Why is the Port of Corpus Christi attractive to DP World?
DP World sees the Port of Corpus Christi as a significant opportunity to expand container capacity, improve supply‑chain links and give American businesses new pathways to global markets.
