DP World says companies are increasingly routing cargo through Türkiye to Gulf markets as they diversify supply chains in response to geopolitical uncertainty and disruption to traditional shipping routes. Speaking at the 5th Türkiye Maritime Summit in Istanbul, DP World's Global Chief Operating Officer for Parks and Economic Zones Abdulla Al Hashmi noted a significant increase in freight moving through Türkiye as a corridor into Gulf markets, spanning multiple sectors and flowing in both directions. DP World's integrated multimodal corridor combines maritime and road transport to cut transit times between Europe and Gulf markets from around 55 days by sea to approximately 22 to 29 days. The company has invested more than US$600 million in Türkiye, creating one of the country's most integrated logistics platforms, including the formation of DP World Evyap in 2024, which combined the Yarımca and Körfez terminals to create the largest port operation in East Marmara and the second largest in Türkiye. DP World was also the first private port operator in Türkiye to connect its terminal to the national railway network through its own investment, extending reach via the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars corridor and the wider Silk Road network.
Article highlights DP World's growing cargo volumes through Türkiye as a corridor to Gulf markets, driven by supply chain diversification.
DP World Evyap, as the combined terminal operator, benefits from increased freight flows through Türkiye.