Dubai-based global ports and logistics operations giant, DP World, has launched emergency land-based cargo corridors to and from the emirate’s Jebel Ali Port in an effort to keep goods moving as the ongoing conflict in the region disrupts maritime shipping routes.
With the conflict seeing the blockage of the Straits of Hormuz, the move follows growing uncertainty in nearby waters, which has prompted some shipping lines to alter their routes and avoid key passages such as the Arabian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.
Earlier in March, operations at Jebel Ali Port were briefly paused as a precautionary safety measure. However, DP World later confirmed that all terminals at the port have resumed normal operations. The company stated that additional security procedures have been introduced to safeguard port activities and ensure that cargo handling continues without major disruptions.
To help customers affected by shipping schedule changes and vessel diversions, DP World has introduced alternative overland transport routes connecting Jebel Ali with major regional logistics hubs. These include routes linking the port with cities such as Dammam in Saudi Arabia, along with other inland destinations across the region. The corridors allow containers that can no longer travel along their planned sea routes to continue their journey by road.
The initiative is intended to maintain supply chain continuity for businesses that rely on Jebel Ali as a major transshipment and distribution hub for markets across the Middle East, South Asia, and East Africa. DP World said it is working closely with authorities in the UAE while offering flexible multimodal logistics solutions to minimise disruptions for customers.
