The service enables the safe and efficient transport of perishable goods – including eggs — from Turkish farms to retail networks in markets including Dubai, Kuwait, Bahrain and the US.
Initially, the weekly service will transport 6.7 million eggs per month. With capacity to scale on demand, DP World forecasts volumes of up to 450 million eggs annually as the corridor matures.
The corridor is sea-based with shipments moving through DP World’s strategically located ports and transshipment centres, supported by expert teams operating around the clock.
Continuous temperature monitoring and internationally certified cold storage containers and facilities ensure that eggs remain at optimal freshness from origin to final customer, offering producers and buyers visibility and assurance.
According to data from the World Integrated Trade Solution (WITS), Türkiye was the world’s third largest exporter of eggs in 2024 – behind only the Netherlands and Poland.
The UAE was the most important trading partner, receiving approximately 40% of Türkiye’s egg exports. DP World already handles 30% of the total transported by sea.
Kris Adams, executive vice-president for Eastern Europe, DP World,said: “Eggs are delicate products, but with the right combination of technology, expertise and global infrastructure, we can move them safely and efficiently across continents.
“This new service creates opportunities for Türkiye’s agricultural sector and demonstrates how smart logistics can unlock new frontiers in perishable trade — with tailor-made solutions available for every customer.”
The new route forms part of DP World’s broader strategy to enhance global cold chain connectivity, leveraging its expanding global logistics network combined with the latest cold chain technology, special packaging processes and real-time monitoring systems, to ensure products maintain their freshness and integrity throughout the entire journey.