Dubai state controlled port operator DP World's revenue grew 36.1% in 2019, but it says the near-term outlook remains "a cause for concern" due to global trade disputes and the coronavirus outbreak. DP World, one of the world's largest port operators, made $1.34 billion last year compared to $1.33 billion in 2018, it said in a bourse filing. Revenue rose 36.1% to 7.7 billion. "However, the global trade outlook remains uncertain due to supply chain disruption caused by Covid-19 outbreak," it said in a press note. "However, DP World is well positioned to respond in the short term by focusing on disciplined investment and managing the cost base to protect profitability. Overall, we remain positive on the medium to long term outlook of the industry," said DP World Group Chairman and CEO, Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem.