DP World has launched a new cold chain corridor enabling Turkish egg producers to reach consumers across the Middle East and the US.
The service facilitates the safe and efficient transport of perishable goods, including eggs, from Turkish farms to retail networks in Dubai, Kuwait, Bahrain and the US.
Initially, the weekly service will move 6.7 million eggs per month, with the capacity to scale on demand, potentially handling up to 450 million eggs annually as the corridor matures.
Shipments are sea-based, 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 ensure eggs maintain optimal freshness from origin to final customer, offering producers and buyers full visibility and assurance.
According to World Integrated Trade Solution (WITS) data, Türkiye was the world’s third-largest exporter of eggs in 2024, after the Netherlands and Poland.
The UAE accounted for around 40 per cent of Turkish egg exports, with DP World already managing roughly 30 per cent of sea shipments.
Kris Adams, Executive Vice President for Eastern Europe at 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 service creates new opportunities for Türkiye’s agricultural sector and demonstrates how smart logistics can unlock new frontiers in perishable trade.”
The new corridor is part of DP World’s broader strategy to enhance global cold chain connectivity, leveraging its logistics network alongside advanced cold chain technology, specialised packaging and real-time monitoring to maintain product integrity throughout the journey.
Earlier this year, DP World introduced its Atlas service connecting Morocco to the UK and northern Europe, transporting up to 150,000 tonnes of fresh produce annually by sea rather than road, cutting emissions by up to 70 per cent.
Using DP World vessels and 1,250 brand-new 40’ high-cube refrigerated containers, the weekly service delivers tomatoes, blueberries, peppers and citrus from Morocco’s growing regions to European retail networks.
In December 2025, DP World and Thames Freeport started construction on The Hive, a £13 million ($17 million) amenities and innovation hub at the London Gateway Logistics Park.
