Maersk secures first Red Sea foothold with DP World deal at Jeddah
- APM Terminals’ 37.5% acquisition in DP World’s Southern Container Terminal gives Maersk its first Red Sea foothold
- Expansion at SCT, including the new $250m Jeddah Logistics Park and enhanced capacity to 4m teu, positions the port as a potential regional hub for Maersk
- Partnership strengthens DP World’s position at SCT and reflects a broader trend of independent terminal operators seeking carrier‑aligned partnerships to secure cargoes
APM Terminals’ entry into Jeddah comes as Saudi ports reel from Red Sea disruption, but signs grow that Maersk and other carriers are edging back toward traditional routing
