DP World deploys 35 electric tractors at Jeddah Port

DP World has deployed 35 Electric Terminal Tractors (ETTs) at Jeddah Islamic Port’s South Container Terminal (SCT), part of a broader $800 million investment aimed at building lower-carbon infrastructure at one of Saudi Arabia’s busiest container gateways.

The deployment expands DP World’s terminal tractor fleet by more than 20 per cent and is expected to reduce annual CO2 emissions from the fleet by around 20 per cent compared with current levels.

The electric units handle container moves between quayside and yard, replacing diesel-powered machinery and supporting more efficient vessel turnaround.

Mohammad Alshaikh, Chief Executive Officer of DP World KSA, said: “Every investment we make is focused on delivering greater reliability, efficiency and capacity for our customers while supporting Saudi Arabia’s growing trade ambitions.

“The addition of the tractors strengthens our operational resilience, increases equipment availability and represents an important milestone in transforming SCT into a future-ready, lower-carbon gateway for regional and global trade.”

The move reflects wider pressure on Red Sea corridor terminals to keep pace with rising container volumes, with equipment efficiency increasingly tied to vessel turnaround performance and service reliability for shipping lines calling at the port.