DP World has renewed its partnership with German liner Hapag-Lloyd for another decade, extending the long-running agreement between the two companies at the Port of Santos, Brazil’s largest container hub. The new contract secures continued co-operation that began in 2014, ensuring Hapag-Lloyd’s vessels will keep calling at DP World’s multi-purpose terminal well into the 2030s.
Further content is only available for registered users
The renewal coincides with DP World’s US$190 million terminal expansion project, which will extend the quay length to 1,290 meters and boost annual handling capacity to 1.7m TEUs by 2026. DP World handled a record 1.25m TEUs at Santos in 2024 – up 14% year-on-year.
The upgrade will enable the terminal to accommodate larger ships and improve turnaround times for major customers such as Hapag-Lloyd. In March 2025, DP World also signed a long-term agreement with Maersk to expand container services in Brazil, underlining its broader strategy to lock in key carrier partners across the country.
“This renewal highlights the strength of our partnership and the key role Santos plays as a gateway for Brazilian trade,” said Fabio Siccherino, CEO of DP World in Brazil, adding: “With our upcoming expansion and new equipment, we’re ensuring we can meet growing demand while delivering reliability, efficiency, and sustainability.” “The agreement reinforces our commitment to the Brazilian market and strengthens our global partnership with DP World,” said Luigi Ferrini, Hapag-Lloyd’s senior vice president for Brazil. Adding that it would help improve service quality for customers in the region.