DP World Limited handled 61.7 million TEU (twenty - foot equivalent units) across its global portfolio of container terminals during 2015 , with gross container volumes growing by 3.0 % on reported basis and 2.4 % on a like - for - like 1 basis. Growth in 201 5 was largely driven by Europe an and UAE terminals. The portfolio benefited from the ramp - up in London Gateway and the UAE handled a record 15.6 million TEU’s, representing like - for - like growth of 2.3 % for the year.
Utilisation at Jebel Ali remains high at approximately 90% despite the softer volumes in Q42015. Market conditions in the second half of 2015 were challenging, with like - for - like gross throughput growth flat year - on - year in Q4 2015. At a consolidated 2 level, terminals handled 29.1 million TEU during 2015, a 2.7 % improvement on a reported basis. Consolidated like - for - like 3 volumes grew by 1.7% for the year.