As global supply chains face disruptions due to the ongoing challenges in the Red Sea, DP World has introduced a new solution to address critical raw material shortages affecting Turkish importers across various sectors, particularly automotive. Responding to the urgent need from several manufacturers and importers that use Türkiye as a production and export base for their vehicles, DP World used its global network and relationships with partners to uncover a previously underused rail route from China to Türkiye to keep vital raw materials flowing into the country. In recent years, Türkiye has emerged as a manufacturing hub, particularly for automotive, and relies heavily on steel, chemicals and other essential raw materials from China. However, disruptions in the Red Sea have led to significant delays for both Turkish importers and exporters. Transit times have jumped from approximately 25 days to 60 days due to the new route around South Africa, which has impacted the availability and predictability of vital supplies for the automotive industry.
