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Dubai firm cuts deal for new port to bypass Strait of Hormuz

The Seattle Times • July 22, 2026 • world

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Dubai-based logistics company DP World announced plans to develop two new shipping terminals on the UAE’s east coast, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz to increase container capacity by about 13%.
The new ports in Fujairah on the Gulf of Oman aim to reduce reliance on the Jebel Ali port, which has seen a decline in activity due to the ongoing war and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
The project responds to regional instability and attacks on vessels, as Iran and the U.S. contest control of the strait, causing significant disruptions to global oil and gas shipments.
Construction of the Al Rugaylat container terminal and the Dibba General Cargo terminal is expected to take 24 to 30 months, though DP World has not disclosed the project's cost.
The initiative follows leadership changes at DP World and reflects the UAE's strategic efforts to safeguard its trade routes amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

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