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DP World, Hapag-Lloyd Extend Santos Pact

[ October 6, 2025   //   Gary Burrows ]

DP World, a global logistics and supply chain supply chain giant, agreed to a 10-year extension of its long-term agreement with shipping line Hapag-Lloyd for operations at the Port of Santos.

To meet growing demand, DP World advances its port capacity expansion plan to enable the handling of new volumes and maritime services for Hapag-Lloyd, while continuing to efficiently and sustainably serve other shipping lines, strengthening DP World´s role as an independent and competitive terminal at the Port of Santos.

For Hapag-Lloyd, the agreement also provides a solid foundation to continue expanding its presence in the Brazilian market, ensuring predictability and efficiency in the development of its business in the region.

DP World broke ground on its quay expansion works on Port of Santos’ left bank in August, adding 190 meters to the existing quay, extending its length to 1,290 meters, enabling the terminal to accommodate larger container vessels. The expansion, to be completed by August 2026, includes the acquisition of new equipment for container operations. With these investments, the terminal’s handling capacity will increase to 1.7 million TEUs per year by 2026, establishing DP World Santos as one of the most modern private multipurpose terminals in Brazil.

Tags: DP World, Hapag-Lloyd, Port of Santos