DP World Limited handled 46.5 million TEU (twenty - foot equivalent units) across its global portfolio of container termina ls during the first nine months of 2015 , with gross container volumes growing by 3.2 % on a like - for - like 1 basis, the company said in its press release.
On a reported basis gross volumes grew by 3. 7 % . Growth in the nine months was largely driven by Europe and UAE terminals. The UAE handled 11.9 million TEU, representing growth of 4 .0%.
DP World Europe an portfolio continues to be robust despite the difficult market conditions. The Indian subcontinent delivered an improved performance as it benefitted from the recent capacity addition at Nhava Sheva (India) . Performance in the Americas has remained challenging due to continued weak economic conditions.
DP Worlds portfolio of consolidated 2 terminals handled 21.9 million TEU during the first nine months of 2015, a 3.2 % improvement when compared with the same period last year. On a like - for - like 3 basis, consolidated volumes increased 2.5 % .