DP World Trade Finance has mobilized over $1 billion in working capital for enterprises in emerging markets, effectively bridging the global trade finance gap and ensuring that goods continue to move through some of the most challenging economic landscapes worldwide.
This significant milestone was realized through a blend of DP World’s own lending operations and collaborations with more than 32 financial institutions globally, including J.P. Morgan, Standard Bank, NedBank, and others. Their financing solutions, delivered in tandem with DP World’s logistics capabilities, have played a crucial role in minimizing risk and enhancing access to capital for underserved businesses of all sizes, thereby reducing obstacles to international trade.
By merging trade finance with logistics, DP World provides businesses with both funding and real-time visibility into their supply chains. This integrated model empowers lenders to make quicker, more informed decisions—unlocking capital precisely where it is most needed. The portfolio managed by DP World Trade Finance has also demonstrated the ability to create a robust loan book with high-quality assets, significantly outperforming industry benchmarks, further underscoring the effectiveness of this data-driven, integrated approach.
UAE as a trade catalyst
To date, DP World Trade Finance has facilitated trade across Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe, supporting various sectors including agriculture, metals, automotive, and engineering.
Commenting on this achievement, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO of DP World, remarked, “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.”
Sinan Ozcan, Senior Executive Officer of DP World Trade Finance, noted, “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 markets. Reaching this $1 billion milestone reflects our commitment to changing that. 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 restrict opportunities for businesses in developing economies, particularly those lacking access to traditional financing due to limited credit histories, insufficient collateral, or weaker balance sheets that categorize them as high risk.
