ECONOMIC ZONES
Leverage our world-class economic zones to access key markets, streamline operations, and scale with confidence through integrated infrastructure, services, and incentives.
UNLOCK NEW OPPORTUNITIES
Accelerate your business expansion with DP World's world-class economic zones, where strategic nearshoring opportunities bring your operations closer to key markets for faster, more resilient supply chains. Benefit from attractive tax incentives and streamlined regulations that enhance the ease of doing business, all powered by our comprehensive DP World solutions, from top-tier infrastructure and multimodal connectivity to tailored logistics services that drive efficiency and global growth.
ECONOMIC ZONES PORTFOLIO
Discover flexible solutions tailored to your business needs in DP World's Economic Zones. Whether you're expanding operations or establishing a new presence, our offerings provide the infrastructure and support to help you thrive.
Jebal Ali Free Zone, UAE
Jebel Ali Free Zone spans 78 km², hosting over 10,500 companies with 100 percent foreign ownership, 50 years of zero corporate tax, and direct access to Jebel Ali Port. It drives over $169 billion in trade, offering plots, warehouses, and offices for flexible operations.
Dominican Republic Economic Zone, Dominican Republic
A 270-hectare hub next to Caucedo Port, this zone offers tax incentives, U.S. market access through trade agreements, and a competitive platform for nearshoring. Clients like IKEA and Mondelēz benefit from strategic positioning for regional distribution.
London Gateway
Located within a 224-hectare freeport, London Gateway offers fast-track planning, tax benefits, and multimodal links to the UK’s fastest-growing port. With clients like DHL and COSCO, it ensures strategic access to 18 million people within two hours.
South Carolina Logistics Park, US
Spanning 485 hectares with direct CSX rail links, this park connects to two-thirds of the U.S. population. With 5 percent corporate tax and proximity to Charleston Port, it supports flexible builds from 50k to 1M sq ft for clients like Le Creuset.
BUILT FOR SCALE
DP World Ecosystem
Our integrated ecosystem combines ports, economic zones, and logistics facilities in one location. This unified model streamlines cargo movement from ship to warehouse to market, reducing transit times, cutting costs, and giving you full control over your supply chain.
Port Centric Location
Our economic zones are directly connected to world-class ports, bringing your operations closer to global shipping routes. This proximity improves turnaround times, reduces last-mile costs, and boosts overall supply chain efficiency.
Operational Flexibility
Whether you need warehousing, open yard space, or customisable industrial plots, our zones are designed to adapt to your specific operational needs. Scale up or adjust your setup with full support from our on-ground teams.
ECONOMIC ZONES FAQs
How does DP World leverage its economic zones to strengthen global supply chains?
In addition to offering tax incentives and cost efficiencies, our economic zones are seamlessly integrated with our global network of ports and terminals. This connectivity enhances the speed, visibility, and reliability of your supply chain, helping goods move more efficiently from origin to destination, no matter where your customers are located.
What economic zones are operated by DP World?
Our largest zones include:
- Jebel Ali Port and Free Zone (Jafza), UAE
- London Gateway Logistics Zone, UK
- Caucedo Logistics Centre, Dominican Republic
- Mumbai Free Trade Warehousing Zone, India
- Berbera Economic Zone, Somaliland.
- South Carolina Logistics Park, US
- Posorja Special Economic Zone, Ecuador
- Chennai Free Trade Warehousing Zone, India
- Cochin Free Trade Warehousing Zone, India
How many economic zones does DP World have globally?
DP World operates in more than 20 economic trade zones and logistics parks worldwide. Strategically placed across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe, they enhance trade flows, offering incentives to foreign trade zones.
How does DP World ensure efficient and secure movement of goods within its economic zones?
By integrating our economic zones into our global logistics network and supply chain technology, we ensure full cargo visibility and real-time coordination. This enables secure, efficient, and synchronised movement of goods across our zones and beyond.
How does DP World engage with local communities' and governments to ensure positive impact in the regions where its zones are established?
Our network was built on our people, a family of 169 nationalities who live in the communities where we operate. Our long-standing relationships with world governments keep us in tune with regional needs, and our zones operate in accordance with these. Read our sustainability page to learn more.