DP World Trade Finance has mobilised more than $1 billion in working capital for businesses across emerging markets.
This funding helps close the global trade finance gap and keeps goods moving in challenging economic environments.
The milestone was reached through DP World’s lending operations and partnerships with over 32 financial institutions worldwide, including J.P. Morgan, Standard Bank, and NedBank.
Their financing solutions work alongside DP World’s logistics network to reduce risk.
This combination helps businesses of all sizes access capital more easily, especially in underserved markets. This lowers barriers to international trade.
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By integrating trade finance with logistics, DP World provides businesses with both funding and real-time supply chain visibility.
This approach enables lenders to make faster, better-informed decisions and unlock capital where it is most needed.
To date, DP World Trade Finance has supported trade across Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe. Key sectors include agriculture, metals, automotive, and engineering.
Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, said: “The growth of our trade finance business underscores the UAE’s role as a catalyst for global trade. By making capital more accessible, particularly in high-potential markets, we are shaping a trade system that is more inclusive and resilient.”
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Sinan Ozcan, Senior Executive Officer, DP World Trade Finance, added: “Cross-border trade is the engine of global economic growth, but access to affordable finance remains a critical barrier for many businesses, especially SMEs in emerging market. Through DP World Trade Finance, we’ve created a network that connects businesses with capital, streamlines the financing process and enables trade to flow more consistently on a global scale.”
The global trade finance gap, estimated at $2.5 trillion, continues to limit opportunities for businesses in developing economies.
