DPW sees first-half decline

When adjusted for changes across its global portfolio, like-for-like container volumes fell 2.1%.

Announcing the figures, the company stated that lower volumes had been experienced in the Asia Pacific and Indian Subcontinent region and the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.  However, this was mitigated by a stronger performance in the Americas and Australia region, which increased 2.7%.

Its European and Middle East businesses continued to operate in what it called, “a challenging macro environment”, with the UAE operations handling 6.5m teu.  This was described as “a relatively flat performance” compared to last year.  In line with its overall portfolio, the UAE saw a stronger second quarter in 2013.