Long-term Renewal and terminal expansion in Santos will drive growth in container operations

DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, announces the renewal of a long-term agreement with Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world’s largest shipping lines, for operations at the Port of Santos.

With this contract, both companies reaffirm their partnership and ensure the continuity of container handling operations for the next ten years.

To meet growing demand, DP World advances its port capacity expansion plan in the coming years. The expansion project will enable the handling of new volumes and maritime services for Hapag-Lloyd, while continuing to efficiently and sustainably serve other shipping lines, strengthening DP World´s role as an independent and competitive terminal at the Port of Santos.

For Hapag-Lloyd, the agreement also provides a solid foundation to continue expanding its presence in the Brazilian market, ensuring predictability and efficiency in the development of its business in the region.

Santos Terminal Expansion

On August 21, 2025 DP World marked the groundbreaking of its quay expansion works on the left bank of the Port of Santos. Scheduled for completion in August 2026, the project will add 190 meters to the existing quay, extending its length to 1,290 meters and enabling the terminal to accommodate larger container vessels.

The expansion also includes the acquisition of new equipment for container operations. With these investments, the terminal’s handling capacity will increase to 1.7 million TEUs per year by 2026, establishing DP World Santos as one of the most modern private multipurpose terminals in Brazil.

Hapag-Lloyd press release