The war in Iran is reshaping logistics. How are routes changing? How are companies adapting? What is the outlook for newly evolving routes? We tackled these pressing questions and much more during our webinar.
Attacks, blockades, threats, sanctions and border issues are just a few of the daily challenges facing transport operations.
Logistics operators and shippers must navigate this constantly changing dynamic to keep services and supply chains moving.
Our webinar explored how the situation is evolving on the ground.
Cooperation is key
The discussion kicked off with Hasan Boz, Deputy Director General at Türkiye's Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, who provided an overview of the regional routes that have emerged in recent years due to the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and now the war in Iran.
Transit via Türkiye has increased by 60% in recent years, with infrastructure developed in parallel to meet demand. Goods are now transiting via Jordan, Iraq and Syria before heading towards Europe via Türkiye.
His central message, however, was the importance of cooperation in overcoming challenges.
"When we work together, when we cooperate, when we develop our operations, these problems can easily be solved – and accessing Middle Eastern countries, especially during this period, will be very useful. Road transport has already proven to be highly effective." (....)