diff --git a/developer-portal/Dockerfile b/developer-portal/Dockerfile
index 0bcfd53..2dae055 100644
--- a/developer-portal/Dockerfile
+++ b/developer-portal/Dockerfile
@@ -12,6 +12,9 @@ RUN npm install
 # Copy source code
 COPY . .
 
+# Ensure public directory exists (may not have static assets)
+RUN mkdir -p public
+
 # Build the application
 RUN npm run build