Global supply chains are shifting from efficiency to resilience, with multimodal corridors redefining competitive advantage in shipping, reported the UK's Seatrade Maritime News.

DP World's global marine services chief operating officer Ganesh Raj stated that cargo owners increasingly demand visibility, reliability, and speed beyond port-to-port delivery. Integrated rail, road, and inland networks are becoming critical as geopolitical tensions, congestion, and climate pressures expose the limits of linear logistics.

Industry projections indicate that the multimodal transport market could reach nearly US$160 billion by 2032. This growth reflects changing customer expectations, with shippers seeking maritime connectivity that is seamlessly linked to inland access.

DP World connects more than 200 ports and completes 23,500 sailings annually. Its Shipping Solutions business handles about six million TEU each year, with marine capabilities now integrated with rail and road to create more resilient cargo journeys.

Mr. Raj emphasized that three priorities will define the next decade: investment in integrated trade corridors, strengthening coastal and feeder networks, and building stronger digital foundations for visibility and interoperability.

Technologies such as predictive logistics and real-time cargo tracking are widening the performance gap, enabling leading supply chains to reduce friction and adapt quickly. Mr. Raj noted that the industry is transitioning from transport services to trade enablement, with market leaders being those that integrate rather than operate in isolation.