Turkey emerges as logistics corridor for Gulf cargo, says DP World
DP World’s infrastructure investments in ports, roads, and rail connectivity are reinforcing Turkey’s position as a leading trade and logistics gateway.
TURKEY – DP World has confirmed Turkey’s growing role as a trade corridor for cargo moving to Gulf markets.
Speaking at the 5th Turkey Maritime Summit in Istanbul, Abdulla Al Hashmi, Global Chief Operating Officer of Parks & Economic Zones at DP World, said businesses are increasingly adopting alternative trade corridors to complement conventional maritime routes and strengthen supply chain resilience.
He noted that recent disruptions to traditional shipping lanes have accelerated the adoption of multimodal transport, with companies combining sea and overland freight to improve resilience, reduce transit times, and maintain supply chain continuity.
Multimodal Transport and Transit Time Reduction
“We are seeing a significant increase in the amount of freight moving through Turkey as companies use the country as a corridor to move goods into Gulf markets. This trend spans multiple sectors and is taking place in both directions, from Europe into the Gulf, and from the Far East through Türkiye and onward,” Al Hashmi said.
Through its integrated multimodal corridor, DP World combines maritime and road transport to reduce transit times between Europe and the Gulf from approximately 55 days by sea to 22 to 29 days. This offers customers a faster, more resilient solution for time-sensitive cargo.
Infrastructure Investment and Strategic Positioning
Al Hashmi said that Turkey’s strategic location, together with continued investments in ports, freight forwarding, road and rail connectivity, and logistics infrastructure, is strengthening the country’s position as one of the region’s leading trade and logistics gateways.
DP World is already supporting customers across the automotive, consumer goods, and industrial manufacturing sectors as they increasingly use Turkey as a gateway to Gulf markets.
Therefore, by using multimodal transport that integrates sea and land routes, businesses significantly reduce transit times compared with traditional ocean freight.
For logistics investors and fresh-produce supply chains, Turkey’s emergence as a strategic corridor offers faster transit options for perishable cargo moving between Europe and Gulf markets.
Moreover, DP World’s infrastructure investments in ports, roads, and rail connectivity are reinforcing Turkey’s position as a leading trade and logistics gateway.
As geopolitical instability continues to disrupt traditional maritime routes, Turkey’s multimodal corridor provides a more resilient and time-efficient alternative for shippers of perishable cargo.
In essence, the trend spans multiple sectors and moves in both directions, cementing Turkey’s status as a strategic trade hub offering faster, more reliable access to Gulf markets.
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