3. Dubai Ports World (DPW) Registered as a multinational company specializing in logistics, DPW has rapidly made its mark on the global terminal industry. Its terminals handle and process nearly 10% of all global container trade and is a major player in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. It initially held significant port ownership in the US, prior to shifting its focus on to other regions. It now has interests in Africa, the Asia Pacific region, and Australia. It operates over 40 terminals across 22 nations and operates through 2 home terminals- the Port of Jebel Ali and Port Rashid. It has grown in size since inception owing to aggressive mergers and acquisitions including CSX World Terminals and P&O Terminals. The company is a subsidiary of Dubai World and has many agreements with sister concerns to improve customer experiences. DPW also has other interests including managing free trade zones, auxiliary maritime services, counter-piracy measures, and supply chain security.