NAVIGATING GEOPOLITICAL UPHEAVAL: SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES TO DEAL WITH SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION

Protecting against a volatile global trade landscape

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Geopolitical Volatility Is Rewriting the Rules of Supply Chain Resilience

Global volatility is redefining the way companies manage supply chains. DP World’s latest research, conducted with Supply Chain Dive’s studioID, uncovers how geopolitical upheaval has become one of the most significant threats to business continuity—and what leaders are doing to stay ahead.

Based on insights from more than 150 supply chain, operations, and IT executives across North America, the report - Successful Strategies to Deal with Supply Chain Disruption - reveals the real financial costs of disruption, the widening preparation gap, and the underused strategies that deliver true resilience.

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What the Data Reveals About Geopolitical Readiness

Disruption is expensive. The median revenue loss from supply chain disruptions is 5%, with one in three companies reporting even greater impacts.

Preparedness is low. While 78% expect geopolitical risk to rise in the next two years, only 10% feel extremely prepared to handle policy-driven changes.

High-impact strategies are underused. Few organizations take advantage of proven tactics such as relocating operations for geopolitical advantage, elevating compliance to the board level, or investing in political engagement.

Partnerships are critical. 78% agree that working with an end-to-end supply chain partner like DP World improves resilience and response to global events.

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Once the cars arrived at Liège Airport in Belgium, DP World's chosen hub for this mission, the real test began. The choice of Liège was strategic, as the airport offered lower landing fees, fast handling times and efficient customs processes compared to German airports. The cars were carefully placed and strapped on pallets and then loaded onto the chartered aircraft, safely secured for the flight to Laos.

A first plane departed with 16 cars, and the second followed with the remaining 15. The timely arrival of the Mercedes-Maybach fleet in Laos was met with excitement. All formalities had already been proactively fulfilled by DP World here too. An expert team was on hand to receive the cars and deliver them on time after inspection. The client in Laos had high stakes in this project, as the cars were to be used to transport dignitaries from all over the world during the ASEAN Summit, an important international event hosted in the country. Ensuring that the vehicles arrived on time and in perfect condition was really critical to the client's success.

SEAMLESS COOPERATION KEY TO SUCCESS

Reflecting on the project, the key to its success was above all the seamless cooperation between DP World's airfreight organization, local offices and subcontractors. Even in high-pressure situations that sometimes required quick decisions. Together they showed themselves capable of managing such massive projects. Always with the client's interests at the forefront and alternative plans ready to meet expectations should the situation require it.

The Mercedes-Maybach transportation project is thus a testament to
DP World's ability to operate at the highest level in a highly competitive airfreight market. The project went beyond moving cars; it was about building trust, proving reliability and showcasing excellence. These qualities are already opening doors for future business; following this project, DP World has been named one of Mercedes-Benz’s five nominated freight forwarding partners.

“We’re entering an era where policy decisions can upend supply chains overnight. Companies that pursue data-driven, politically engaged, and geographically agile strategies are more likely to emerge stronger from disruption.”

Brittany Caskey

Senior Vice President of Commercial Logistics, DP World in the Americas