DP World Expands Brazilian Freight Forwarding Network with New Office in Curitiba

DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, has opened a new freight forwarding office in Curitiba, Paraná – its fifth in Brazil – reinforcing the company’s strategy to build a fully integrated logistics network across Latin America.

Strategically located in downtown Curitiba, one of Southern Brazil’s most prominent industrial and logistics hubs, the new office enhances DP World’s ability to support key sectors including automotive, agribusiness, and technology. Its proximity to key export corridors reinforces DP World’s commitment to supporting Brazil’s role in the regional and global economy.

The Curitiba office offers a full suite of freight forwarding services, including FCL (full container load) and LCL (less than container load) ocean freight, air freight, domestic container transport, warehousing, international insurance, and customs clearance. These capabilities provide customers with an end-to-end logistics solution, delivering improved visibility, operational efficiency, and streamlined delivery from origin to destination.

Terry Donohoe, Senior Vice President, Freight Forwarding – Americas, DP World, said: “Curitiba represents a key milestone in the growth of our freight forwarding network in Brazil. As part of our broader expansion strategy, this new office enables us to better serve businesses across Southern Brazil with tailored, integrated logistics solutions that improve their reach and competitiveness.”

The Curitiba opening follows the successful launch of freight forwarding offices in Santos, São Paulo, Campinas, and Itajaí since 2024. Additional offices are planned for Porto Alegre and Rio de Janeiro later this year, followed by Manaus and Fortaleza in 2026 and 2027. These investments will contribute to the creation of over 200 new direct jobs across operations, sales, and administration in Brazil.

DP World’s growing logistics network complements its established presence at the Port of Santos, where it operates one of Brazil’s largest and most advanced private port terminals. Since acquiring full ownership of the terminal in 2017, the company has invested more than R$3 billion in infrastructure. The 845,000 m² facility handles 1.4 million TEUs and 5 million tons of pulp annually, with expansions underway to increase container capacity to 1.7 million TEUs.

The terminal also features the country’s largest and most modern pulp handling complex and is preparing to launch a new grain and fertilizer terminal through a strategic partnership with Rumo, Brazil’s leading railway operator. This development will increase the Port of Santos’ annual cargo handling capacity by 12.5 million tons and further integrate multimodal logistics capabilities across the country.

Globally, DP World has opened more than 180 freight forwarding offices since 2023 – including 35 across the Americas – as part of its mission to build more resilient, efficient, and connected supply chains. The company’s logistics footprint now spans key markets across Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Suriname, with further expansions planned throughout 2025 and beyond.