Hareket, Türkiye&#8217;s leading company in heavy-lifting, project transportation, and cargo engineering, is making a name for itself with the projects it undertakes globally. Hareket will handle the transportation, installation, and assembly of 36 wind turbines in the $8.445 million project in Oman, which will be the country&#8217;s second-largest wind power plant. Abdullah Altunkum, CEO of [&hellip;]

Hareket to launch $8.4 million wind energy operation in Oman

Onur Küçükakdere – President / Railway Tranport Association Due to its geopolitical location, Türkiye has maintained its position as a bridge between Asia and Europe for centuries. This bridge role becomes even more valuable today, as global trade grows rapidly, energy resources diversify, and sustainability criteria come to the fore. Rising costs, particularly in the [&hellip;]

Türkiye's Rising Role in Railway Logistics

Turgut Erkeskin &#8211; FIATA President(Speech in FIATA Region Europe Meeting – September 3-4, Prague) Dear colleagues, distinguished guests, and friends,It is a privilege to welcome you all here in Prague, the golden city of a hundred spires, for our FIATA Region Europe meeting. This city, which has stood at the crossroads of trade for centuries, [&hellip;]

Global Economic Changes and Europe

Continuing its investments in Europe and Türkiye with its integrated logistics solutions, EvoLog Logistics has opened the İstanbul-Orhanlı Logistics Center, a key step in its growth strategy. Orhanlı Logistics Center, Evolog&#8217;s fourth investment in Türkiye and its first on İstanbul&#8217;s Anatolian Side, offers sustainable and integrated logistics services with a Type A warehouse affiliated with [&hellip;]

EvoLog has added another milestone to its growth trend: Orhanlı Logistics Center has opened

Şerafettin Aras &#8211; UND Chairman of the Board The rapid change and transformation process in world trade and global supply chains, which began especially after the pandemic crisis, continues unabated in the face of ongoing crises in our region. In this transformation process, the importance of international transport corridors, which all stakeholders are trying to [&hellip;]

The Zangezur Corridor will provide relief to Turkish transporters

At the panel organized by the Transportation and Logistics Services Committee of the Service Exporters&#8217; Association (HIB), it was emphasized that Türkiye is a significant player in logistics and is focused on global investments. It was also stated that new support programs for the logistics sector in various areas, from employment to green transformation, will [&hellip;]

Türkiye is poised to become an investment country in logistics, with new support coming to the sector

METRANS, which has begun Swap Body transport on the Halkalı–Dunajská Streda line, is preparing to launch its first direct train service to Europe via the Kocaeli Railport. Peter Kiss, CEO of METRANS Group, emphasized that Türkiye plays a critical role in intermodal solutions with its road-rail integration. METRANS, one of Europe&#8217;s leading intermodal transport companies, [&hellip;]

METRANS is expanding its reach from Türkiye to the EU directly with its Swap Body Transport and Railport services

Horoz Logistics restructured its freight forwarding services and expanded its service network by expanding into new destinations such as Romania, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and the Turkish Republic. The company increased its daily minivan loading capacity to 25 vehicles and significantly increased its fast delivery capability in road transport. Horoz Logistics, 100% Turkish-capitalized and traded on [&hellip;]

Horoz Logistics accelerated its international transportation with new routes

TGL, which offers safe and sustainable solutions in bulk chemical transportation, strengthens its presence in the European market with its expanded operations in countries such as Romania, Poland and Greece. TGL Deputy General Manager Cemil Can Yalçın stated that the company&#8217;s 2025 growth targets focus on Benelux countries and intermodal transportation investments. Making growth in [&hellip;]

Benelux will be TGL's new stop in Europe

Lima Logistics offers integrated, sustainable and fast solutions in global air cargo transportation with its operations center located in the logistics heart of Europe, special planning for each load and strategic strategic partnerships. Lima Logistics, which has a wide operation network extending from Europe to Asia in international air cargo transportation, offers fast, reliable and [&hellip;]

Lima Logistics expands its global network with project-based solutions in air cargo

Talay Logistics, the first logistics company in Türkiye to invest in 100 percent electric trucks, purchased 3 full-electric Steel Power-e trucks of the HBS brand produced by HABAŞ in Manisa. Talay Logistics, one of the pioneers of the sector in Türkiye with its green logistics practices, purchased 3 SteelPower-e full electric truks of the HBS [&hellip;]

Talay Logistics strengthened its electric truck fleet

DFDS VP &amp; Head of Türkiye Logistics Jeppe Skivild explained the integration process and the company&#8217;s growth plans after the acquisition of Ekol International Transport. &#8220;We combine Türkiye&#8217;s strategic position with our strong logistics network in Europe,&#8221; said Jeppe Skivild, and his 2025 targets; He listed these as accelerating organic growth, expanding the service network, [&hellip;]

DFDS moves Türkiye to the center of the European logistics network

Greenlog Intermodal accelerated its investments and invested in more than 100 45&#8242; containers and awning equipment in total. The company&#8217;s Managing Partner Devrim Koray stated that they created their own transportation infrastructure, and thus they will increase the service quality along with the transportation capacity. Greenlog Intermodal, which has made a name for itself in [&hellip;]

Greenlog accelerates new investments

WCAworld, the world’s largest and most powerful network of independent freight forwarders, today announced the launch of its latest innovation: WCA Live Events &amp; Expo Network. This new network expands WCAworld’s portfolio of specialised logistics networks, offering members an exclusive platform to connect in the highly specialised field of events and expo logistics. The latest [&hellip;]

WCAworld Expands into Events &amp; Expo Logistics Space

Stating that they have reached more than 30 countries in Europe and all CIS countries, Batu Logistics General Manager Efe Göktuna said that while they aim for an increase of over 50 percent in international cargo volumes with new warehouse investments abroad, they will continue to provide a competitive advantage to Turkish exporters by strengthening [&hellip;]

Batu Logistics provides competitive advantage in exports with its wide range of services

TGL, which has reached a competitive position in European logistics with the TGL RO structuring in Romania, will continue its investments abroad with the aim of making logistics processes more efficient, sustainable and competitive for exporters. TGL Sales Director and Executive Board Member Hakan Darip said that they aim to provide significant support to Turkish [&hellip;]

TGL will strengthen its presence in Europe with new investments

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, Sabay Logistics is implementing its new vision with CEO Kerim Aymen. Kerim Aymen, the 3rd generation manager of the company, said, &#8220;We will launch our new business plans with a broader perspective in 2025. We aim to grow especially in e-commerce and pharma logistics. We will also invest in additional warehouses [&hellip;]

Sabay Logistics will grow in its 40th year with its new vision

Erkport, which has been operating in the maritime transportation and port services sector in Izmir since 2013, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Yantai Port Group to start a new era in maritime transportation from China to Istanbul. Within the scope of the &#8220;Two Ports, One Road&#8221; Agreement, finished vehicle logistics, construction equipment, project cargo [&hellip;]

Erkport launched a new door on the China-İstanbul line

Shiptier, a specially designed artificial intelligence-supported new generation transportation platform for the forwarding industry, offers the opportunity to easily manage all operational processes from CRM to accounting, from finance to operations and archives, from a single screen. The system, which saves time and facilitates decision-making processes thanks to its user-friendly interface, increases operational efficiency by [&hellip;]

Shiptier provides 30 percent efficiency increase for forwarders

Medex Logistics, one of the strong players in the Turkic Republics logistics market, carries out sea and railway transportation to this region from Türkiye, Europe and the Far East as an alternative to land transportation. Stating that they increase the share of multimodal transportation services by 10-15 percent every year, Medex Logistics General Manager Cenk [&hellip;]

Medex Logistics will increase the share of multimodal transportation to 50 %

Ekol Logistics has decided to withdraw from the agreement due to the final stage of the transfer of international land, air and sea transportation and customs activities to DFDS, which has been ongoing for more than two years, due to the unfair demands it has encountered that do not align with its values, principles and [&hellip;]

Ekol Logistics withdrew from the agreement with DFDS

Offering transportation, cleaning and warehouse services in the field of ISO tank and liquid transportation, Akdoğu Logistics stands out especially in transportation from Mersin, Iskenderun and the Mediterranean to the Middle East and the Turkic Republic. The company aims to expand its fleet power and capacity with its new investments. Akdoğu Logistics, one of the [&hellip;]

Akdoğu Logistics is rising from Mersin in liquid chemical transportation

TGL, which offers intermodal transportation, container cleaning and warehouse services together in the field of bulk chemical transportation, strengthened its presence in Europe with the TGL Ro company it established in Romania, and expanded its fleet strength with new vehicle investments. TGL Deputy General Manager Cemil Can Yalçın said that thanks to these investments, they [&hellip;]

TGL accelerated its growth with new investments

Dinçer Logistics, which is among the leading companies in dangerous goods transportation in Türkiye, continues its investments in operational and digitalization without slowing down. The company, which focused on improving its European operations during this period, is preparing to switch to artificial intelligence with the &#8220;Dinçer Al&#8221; project. Engin Kolat, Dinçer Logistics Transformation Office Leader, [&hellip;]

Dinçer Logistics will penetrate Europe with door-to-door service

Poliport, which is an important center among liquid cargo terminals in Türkiye with its geographical location, storage capacity and service range, continues to grow with new investments. Increasing its operational efficiency by digitalizing its business processes, the company will increase its capacity with a 5,850 cubic meter tank renewal investment. Poliport General Manager Selçuk Denizhan [&hellip;]

Poliport to increase liquid cargo capacity by 60 percent

TİO Logistics, which manages nearly 5 thousand tank container transportation internationally annually, offers a wide range of services with rail, sea, road and intermodal transportation solutions. Muhammet Çil, Founding Partner of TİO Logistics, said that they plan to close this year with a growth of 135 percent, above their target. How did TİO Logistics become [&hellip;]

TİO Logistics is growing exponential

Kales Group has announced the strategic acquisition ACT Global, a prominent General Sales Agent (GSA) based in Türkiye. This acquisition marks a milestone in Kales commitment to expanding its footprint in the important growing Turkish air cargo market and enhancing its global network. Sebastiaan Scholte, CEO says: “With a proven track record of excellence, ACT [&hellip;]

Kales Group expands global reach with acquisition of ACT Global

Yılnak completed the logistics and landing crane operations of 10 E-138 type wind turbines installed in Elazığ. A distance of 615,520 km was covered for the operation in which the 68.5-meter-long turbine blades and 90-ton, 4.90-meter-diameter towers were transported. Yılnak continues its energy logistics operations unabated. The company has recently successfully completed the logistics and [&hellip;]

Traveled 615,520 km to deliver 10 sets of wind turbines

Founded in 2013, Lima Logistics operates today with over 100 personnel, leveraging the experience it has accumulated over the years in the sector and its expertise in service delivery. As one of Turkey’s leading logistics companies, the most important distinction that sets Lima apart, in the sector, is its innovative solutions that effectively manage time. Lima&nbsp;Logistics’ journey, which began [&hellip;]

Lima Logistics makes a difference in the industry

Air Freight Market Size, Share &amp; Trends Analysis Report By Service (Freight, Express, Mail), By Destination (Domestic, International), End Use (Private, Commercial), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2024 &#8211; 2030. The global air freight market size was valued at USD 257.44 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.3% from [&hellip;]

Air Freight Market Size - Trends

Armenia is satisfied with the positive dynamics in normalizing relations with Türkiye and is ready for full normalization. “We are satisfied with the positive dynamics in normalizing Armenian-Turkish relations. We believe that a lot can still be done, especially regarding the full regulation of relations, the opening of the border, and the establishment of diplomatic [&hellip;]

“The reopening of the Kars-Gyumri railway will benefit the entire region”

Operating in the logistics sector for over 20 years, CETA Logistics &amp; Projects is one of Mersin’s leading companies in transit and project &amp; heavy load transportation to Iraq and the CIS region. Emphasizing that they have accomplished serious work in industrial project logistics, which they focus on in these regions in particular, Cem Ercan, [&hellip;]

CETA grows with industrial projects in Iraq and CIS countries

Horoz Logistics accelerated its goal of becoming a global brand with its freight forwarder services, where it initiated a radical transformation by focusing on digitalization, sustainability and customer satisfaction. Horoz Logistics International Road Transportation Group President Mücella Salın, Air Transportation Group President Banu Mankut and Sea Transportation Group President Zeki Doğru talked about the restructuring [&hellip;]

Horoz Logistics increase its global investments

Turgut Erkeskin, who was elected as FIATA president in 2023, completed 1 year. Stating that in the first year of his presidency of FIATA, he focused on several key areas for the future of the logistics industry, listed these as cooperation, sustainability and innovation. Erkeskin emphasized that one of his main priorities is to promote [&hellip;]

Logistics industry willcontinue to grow with The Great Connection

Transporeon, a global transportation management platform with a global network of over 150,000 carriers and over 1,400 freight customers worldwide, is expanding its operations in Türkiye. Gökalp Kobe Ertuğrul has been appointed as the Türkiye Country Manager of the company, which carries out over 110,000 daily shipments and over 55 bn Euros in annual freight [&hellip;]

Transporeon to grow in Türkiye with Gökalp Kobe Etuğrul

Providing finished vehicle logistics services to 16 countries in Europe, the Far East, North America, North Africa and the Middle East with 18 ships, Erkport ensures that 90 thousand vehicles enter the market per month. Announcing the good news of new projects, Tolga Emrah Gezgin, Chairman of the Board of Directors, said that after Haydarpaşa [&hellip;]

Erkport handles 1 million vehicles per year

International Transporters Association (UND) launched a signature campaign to draw attention to the Schengen visa obstacles imposed on Turkish drivers and to solve this problem. The campaign launched on Change.org aims to bring the visa problems experienced by Turkish drivers to the agenda and demand urgent solutions from the EU and Turkish officials. The campaign [&hellip;]

UND launches signature campaign against visa restrictions imposed on Turkish drivers

Batu Logistics, which has a wide range of services for the automotive sector, will increase its storage capacity and the number of vehicles in milk-run transportation in Germany. Batu Logistics General Manager Efe Göktuna, who stated that they will also increase the number of trips to Eastern European countries and focus on the Moroccan market, [&hellip;]

Batu Logistics will carry its automotive experience to new markets

General Transport sent Cüneyt Ekener, who has been the leader of the Aegean Region for 20 years, to America and entrusted the restructuring of the Aegean Region to İrfan Cebe, who has been working professionally in the logistics sector for many years. The statement made by the company included the following: &#8220;We welcome to our [&hellip;]

Genel Transport entrusted the Aegean Region to İrfan Cebe

Continuing to open offices abroad with its global growth strategy, Kınay International Logistics and Transportation opened its 48th office in Guangzhou, China. In the statement made by the company, which strengthened its presence in Asia with the new office, it was stated that it was taking firm steps towards the goal of creating a widespread [&hellip;]

Kınay opened its 48th office in Guangzhou

Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, stated that they have reached a very important stage in the Development Road Project and stated that the Quadrilateral Ministerial Summit within the framework of the Quadrilateral Agreement signed with Turkiye, Iraq, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates regarding the project will be held on 29 August at [&hellip;]

The pulse of the Development Road Project will beat in Turkiye

Emphasizing that the automotive industry accounts for 20 percent of annual international transportation capacities, Boltas Strategic Planning Group Manager Levent Özkuşçu said that they offer environmentally friendly, cost-effective, fast and safe solutions to the automotive industry with the special investments they have made. How does Boltas contribute to the logistics process management of the automotive [&hellip;]

Boltas carries out 20 percent of its transportation in automotive

Ahmet Keskin, Ankara Regional Business Partner of Lima Logistics, which is among the 100 fastest growing companies in Turkiye, said that they offer &#8220;specially designed&#8221; services to the automotive sector, which has a share of nearly 40 percent in business volumes. Lima Logistics, which operates in the fields of air, road, sea, railway, intermodal, express [&hellip;]

Lima Logistics increases its strength with its Ankara Regional Office

Talay Logistics, which has taken important steps towards globalization, supports the automotive industry with its intermodal transportation in the international arena as well as sea, air and land transportation solutions. Yiğit Altıparmak, Talay Logistics General Manager and Board Member, explained the solutions they offer in automotive logistics. What kind of service network do you have [&hellip;]

Talay Logistics exceeds boundaries in automotive logistics

Approaching its 20th year in the sector, Logitrans Logistics has become eligible to receive the IATA certificate by adding a new one to its comprehensive sustainable logistics investments. Logitrans Logistics Airline Manager Şafak Reçel said that they will close the year 2024 with a total growth of 400 percent with the privilege of receiving the [&hellip;]

Logitrans Logistics, which received IATA Certificate, is expanding its service network

Ares Logistics accelerated its investments in France in 2024. Engin Kırcı, Managing Director of the company, noted that they opened a new office in Paris and stated that they will continue their investments in France, which is an important foreign trade partner for Türkiye. Ares Logistics further reinforces its power in Europe with investments in [&hellip;]

Ares Logistics opened an office in Paris

Mars Air and Sea Cargo continues to improve the services it offers in air and sea transportation with domestic container transportation. Mars Air and Sea Cargo, which started to provide intermediate transportation services to its customers from air and sea ports, aims to make the work of its customers easier with its new service. Selmin [&hellip;]

Mars Air and Sea Cargo started providing domestic container transportation services

Sarp Intermodal has undertaken a major transformation in its 10th anniversary and combined all its activities under the name of Talay Logistics. The company, which announced the name change and corporate transformation at a special event held at Esma Sultan Palace, will now operate as a structure that provides integrated services in all areas of [&hellip;]

Sarp Intermodal transformed into Talay Logistics in its 10th year

The Ministry of Commerce reported that the logistics and transportation sector has a 2.5 percent share of the global logistics market with a market size of 100 billion dollars and is ranked 11th in the world. In the written statement made by the Ministry of Commerce, it was stated that activities for the logistics and [&hellip;]

Turkiye ranked 11th in logistics and transportation

Vedat Serbet has been appointed as Head of Business Development Rail Europe at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics. In this newly created position, the logistics expert will further develop the international expansion of rail transportation, establishing new intermodal products and also expanding alternative connections between Europe and China. To drive forward the strategic expansion of the international [&hellip;]

Vedat Serbet becomes Head of Business Development Rail Europe

Tolga Biga was appointed as UPS Turkiye Middle East and Africa (MEA) General Manager. Biga, who is experienced in finance and management, will direct the business development and strategies of the region. Tolga Biga, who started his career at UPS Turkiye and continued in different global positions under UPS for 22 years; He was appointed [&hellip;]

Tolga Biga became the new country manager of UPS Turkiye

The relocation of factories in Western Europe, especially in Germany, that cause high carbon emissions, to Eastern Europe also changes the main routes in logistics. Batu Logistics General Manager Efe Göktuna stated that existing logistics routes in Europe will start to take shape mainly through Eastern Europe in the coming period. Göktuna said, “As a [&hellip;]

Germany's environmental policy is reshaping logistics routes

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is since recently operating five round trips per week from Curtici to Tekirdag and one round trip per week from Munich to Curtici. On the Genk–Curtici route, round trips are increasing in frequency from three to five times a week and a new pilot project for non-craneable semi-trailers is being [&hellip;]

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group establishes new connections to Turkiye

The Bolloré Group and the CMA CGM Group announce the completion today of the sale of 100 % of Bolloré Logistics to CMA CGM, it being specified that the transfer of Bolloré Logistics Sweden AB to the CMA CGM Group remains subject to the latter obtaining foreign investment clearance in Sweden. The purchase price is [&hellip;]

The Bolloré Group and the CMA CGM Group announce the completion today of the sale of 100 % of Bolloré Logistics to CMA CGM

Sevdil Yıldırım, one of the successful female managers who has made a name for herself in the public and private sectors in the fields of economy-finance, investment banking and industry in her 36-year professional career, has been serving as the CEO of KITA Logistics since January 2024. Yıldırım said, “I am happy to take part [&hellip;]

KITA Logistics continues its growth journey with a new CEO: Sevdil Yıldırım

BL Turkey launched the temperature-controlled medicine distribution solution &#8220;active transportation&#8221;, which enables shipment with temperature-controlled vehicles instead of packaging in special packages. BL Turkey Founder and General Manager Cem Kolak stated that they plan to establish an example of the temperature-controlled drug distribution network they started in the European continent in Turkiye, and said, &#8220;We [&hellip;]

BL Turkey launches temperature-controlled "active medicine distribution" operations

Ali Raif İlaç, one of the most established companies of the Turkish Pharmaceutical Industry, produces 50 million boxes and exports 6 million boxes annually. &#8220;Investments to improve supply chain and logistics processes are of critical importance to increase the competitiveness of our business and maximize operational efficiency,&#8221; said Ali Raif İlaç Supply Operations Director Ali [&hellip;]

How does Ali Raif İlaç manage the logistics processes of 50 million boxes of medicines?

The Egyptian Group for Multipurpose Terminals (EGMPT) and Turkish DOGUS have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a Turkish industrial zone in Jarjoub. The investments for this project are estimated to reach $7 billion, as stated in a report released by the Egyptian Ministry of Transport.The project encompasses a collaborative effort to [&hellip;]

Turkiye to establish logistics industrial zone in Egypt’s Jarjoub

ESL Shipping has signed a memorandum of understanding to sell its two Supramax class vessels Arkadia and Kumpula to companies belonging to HGF Denizcilik Limited Sirket group, a Turkish shipping and logistics company. The sale of the vessels is part of a program announced in April 2023 to support and accelerate ESL Shipping’s low-carbon growth strategy.   The delivery of the vessels [&hellip;]

ESL Shipping to sell its Supramax vessels to HGF Denizcilik

Marport has expanded its docks with a total investment of 200 million dollars, making it ready to serve the world&#8217;s largest ships in two docks at the same time. The port, which increased the total number of STS cranes to 14 thanks to its newly purchased four STS (25 side) cranes, is now even faster [&hellip;]

Marport is ready to serve the world's largest ships with an investment of 200 mn USD

Kerem Can, who took over the leadership flag during C.H. Robinson&#8217;s journey in Turkiye, draws attention with his rich experience and successful career in the global logistics arena. As of February 2024, Kerem Can, who started his career as C.H. Robinson Turkiye Country Manager, stands out as a leader who directs the business world and [&hellip;]

The flag is entrusted to Kerem Can at C.H. Robinson Türkiye

WCAworld Worldwide Conference 2024, the 13th annual conference of its kind, saw a remarkable 4,500+ members gather in Dubai, UAE, for a week of networking and collaboration. President of FIATA, and long-time WCAworld member Turgut Erkeskin, from Genel Transport, was also recognised at the event as the Hall of Fame Winner and presented with his award [&hellip;]

WCAworld’s Worldwide Conference sets new record with over 4,500 Attendees

Transporeon, one of the world&#8217;s leading shipping platforms, opened its Turkiye office. For 10 years, Gökalp Kobe Ertuğrul, who served as Turkiye General Manager of C.H. Robinson, has become Country Director at Transporeon Turkiye. Transporeon, a Trimble Company, is a leading Transportation Management Platform that powers the largest global freight network of more than 1,400 shippers [&hellip;]

Transporeon is now launched in Turkiye

Kuehne+Nagel has entered into an agreement to acquire City Zone Express, a subsidiary of Chasen Holdings Ltd., a Singapore Exchange Mainboard-listed company. Headquartered in Malaysia and established in 2006, City Zone Express has over 500 employees and operates in Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, and China. The acquisition of City Zone Express will be immediately earnings-accretive [&hellip;]

Kuehne+Nagel to acquire City Zone Express to strengthen cross-border offering in Asia Pacific

FIATA International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations is pleased to announce its partnership with the World Logistics Passport (WLP), a global initiative aimed at promoting seamless trade flow among traders, freight forwarders, and key supply chain players through its logistics loyalty program. This partnership announcement coincides with the commencement of the 2024 FIATA-RAME Field Meeting [&hellip;]

FIATA partners with World Logistics Passport to strengthen and facilitate global trade

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2024 global air cargo markets indicating a strong start to 2024. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), increased by 18.4% compared to January 2023 levels (19.8% for international operations). This significant upturn marks the highest annual growth in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs) since the summer [&hellip;]

Air Cargo Demand up 18.4% in January

From its headquarters in Indiestraat in Antwerp, Aprojects is continuing its growth with the opening of a new branch in Istanbul. Aprojects, which built a new 20,000m2 warehouse in the Port of Antwerp earlier this year, aims to further strengthen their international presence and build a logistics bridge between two continents.“The opening of our new [&hellip;]

Aprojects opens 17th branch in Turkiye

Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Türkiye, has launched three weekly flights to the Australian city of Melbourne as part of a new growth strategy that will see it expand operations to six continents covering 346 destinations in 130 countries across the globe.  The airline flies to more countries than any other, has now [&hellip;]

Turkish Airlines starts three weekly flights to Melbourne

The Ministry for Communities and Territories Development and Infrastructure of Ukraine (the Ministry of Restoration) has agreed with the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure of Türkiye to extend the liberalization of freight transportation. Liberalization of freight transportation with Türkiye includes bilateral freight transportation and transit transportation. “Of the total exports that we supply to Türkiye, [&hellip;]

Ukraine and Türkiye agree to extend liberalization of freight transportation

Bulung Logistics Turkiye General Manager Savaş Kasap stated that they signed a partnership agreement with Marcotran, one of the largest global logistics companies in Spain, and that they will serve in the Morocco-Spain-Portugal-France-Turkiye market with more than 2 thousand vehicles and equipment. In this regard, the company made a partnership agreement with Marcotran, one of [&hellip;]

Bulung Logistics became a partner with Spanish Marcotran

Part of Abu Dhabi’s IHC mega-group, Ghita Holding has bought a 44 per cent stake in Turkish cargo airline MNG Havayollari ve Tasimacilik A.S. (or ‘MNG Airlines’ as it is more popularly known). The deal, valued at $211.2 million, represents a major diversification push for Ghita. &#8220;This partnership not only expands our logistical capabilities but also [&hellip;]

Ghita Holding buys 44% stake of MNG Airlines

Providing service since 1995, Asil Transport Co. It breaks the rules with its door-to-door transportation system. Asil Transport General Manager Armağan Şahin said, “Being reliable, accessible and fast is one of the main reasons why we are preferred. Our investments will continue in 2024. We will move forward towards our goals with confident steps and [&hellip;]

Asil Transport will expand its fleet and continue its international expansion

Emphasizing that they have created a very comprehensive strategy in line with growth, investment expectations and targets for 2024, Horoz Logistics Chairman of the Board Taner Horoz said that they will continue their technology and automation investments, expand their domestic and international storage capacity for e-commerce and e-export, and increase the number of transfer centers [&hellip;]

Large-scale e-commerce logistics and micro exports are on the agenda of Horoz Logistics

Globalink Logistics announced that Company has reached a new milestone by becoming the Air Cargo Sales (ACS) agent for Turkish Cargo in Turkmenistan. This marks a significant step in their commitment to delivering superior logistics solutions and expanding our service offerings. Through this strategic alliance, Globalink Logistics will offer enhanced air freight services underpinned by [&hellip;]

Globalink Logistics has been appointed air cargo sales agent for Turkish Cargo in Turkmenistan͏ ͏

Highlights from our exclusive interview with TCDD Transportation General Manager Uful Yalçın; * Container Transportation Increased By 28 Percent* More Than 2 Million Loads Were Carried With Trucks* A Roadmap Is Being Created For Decarbonization* Block Train Operation Will Be Increased* Digitalization Projects Are Being Realized One By One TCDD Transportation General Manager Ufuk Yalçın [&hellip;]

What steps will Türkiye take in railway transportation?

TET Global Logistics, which provides international intermodal transportation services with its chemical transportation activities, will continue to grow domestically and abroad in 2024. TET Global Logistics Executive Board Member Cemil Can Yalçın said that they aim to increase service standards in the bulk chemical transportation and chemical tanker cleaning sector in 2024 with the investments [&hellip;]

TET Global Logistics will reinforce its presence in the global arena

Globelink Ünimar Strategy and Business Development Director Uygar Sül stated that: “Globelink Ünimar, which aims to strengthen its global logistics infrastructure in all areas where it operates in 2024, strengthens its position in the market with the investments it has made.” Globelink Ünimar, which strengthened its local and global logistics infrastructure with new investments in [&hellip;]

Globelink Ünimar strengthens its global logistics infrastructure with its investments

Gökerplast, which supplies security seals to a wide range of areas, from cargo vehicles to train wagons, from oil tankers to containers, exports more than 80 percent of its production to more than 60 countries. Gökerplast aims to increase its share in the domestic market to over 50% by increasing its production capacity and to [&hellip;]

Gökerplast secures transportation processes with its seals

Fatih Baş, who has been serving in various positions within the company for many years, was appointed as the Head of Executive Committee of Globelink Ünimar. Fatih Baş, who has been operating in the logistics industry for many years and has been serving as Globelink Ünimar Executive Board Committee Member and Commercial Director since January [&hellip;]

Fatih Baş became the Head of Executive Committee of Globelink Unimar

FIATA&#8217;s &#8220;Freight Pay&#8221; project, which aims to facilitate payments worldwide, will be tested in Türkiye. Emphasizing that they aim to shorten the time and reduce costs, especially in small international payments with &#8220;Freight Pay&#8221;, FIATA President Turgut Erkeskin announced that they have started working to implement the pilot application of the project in Türkiye in [&hellip;]

FIATA’s Freight Pay project to start in Türkiye

The board of directors of Turkish Airlines announced the appointment of Ali Türk as the Chief Cargo Officer replacing Turhan Özen who has been serving as the Chief Cargo Officer since October 7, 2016. Özen will be leaving his position due to his career preferences, says an official announcement. &#8220;Turkish Airlines would like to thank [&hellip;]

Ali Türk new Chief Cargo Officer

Italian shipping and logistics company Savino Del Bene announced that it has acquired the Turkish shipping and transportation company Transocean. In its statement, the company stated that the two companies will continue to operate independently but will seize every opportunity to create synergies. Italian Savino Del Bene has been living in Türkiye since 1999, Istanbul, [&hellip;]

Savino Del Bene acquired Turkish Transocean

Due to the increasing number of attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, the world&#8217;s leading container shipping companies directed their ships to the Cape of Good Hope. It is anticipated that there will be delays and increases in freight charges because ships will not use the Suez Canal. UTIKAD President Bilgehan Engin evaluated [&hellip;]

Security crisis in the Suez Canal changed the course of the global supply chain

Norther Global Logistics (NGL) continues to strengthen its network between Finland and Viking origin Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Türkiye. Founding Partner of NGL Ferhat Emanetoğlu stated that Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland, which are among the world&#8217;s most prosperous countries, have become an important market for Türkiye. Reminding that Türkiye&#8217;s foreign trade with the Scandinavian [&hellip;]

NGL increased its transportation to Scandinavian countries by 22%

Borusan Logistics General Manager Serdar Erçal stated that they have been on a great journey for the last 2 years with the aim of becoming a technology company and said, &#8220;We are going through a design process that increases efficiency by using the opportunities of digital technologies. We are at the stage of providing service [&hellip;]

Borusan Logistics will change the journey of logistics with technology

Turkish Airlines has signed a Letter of Intent with Vietnam Airlines, the national flag carrier of Vietnam, in Ankara today, adding yet another new partnership to its portfolio of collaborations. Signed for its successful air cargo brand, Turkish Cargo, Turkish Airlines is committing to only expand its extensive flight network, but also enter partnerships with [&hellip;]

Turkish Airlines expands its collaboration with Vietnam Airlines

By Chris Devonshire-Ellis The BRICS Ambassador at large, Anil Sooklal, has stated that a further 20 countries, in addition to the recently proposed six new members invited earlier this year, have applied to join the BRICS group. When discussing South Africa’s current Presidency of the BRICS, he stated in late November that “Over 20 countries [&hellip;]

Twenty more countries have applied to join BRICS

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu stated that they aim to increase the share of railway freight transport from 5 percent to 22 percent and the railway line length from 13 thousand 919 km to 28 thousand 590 km by 2053, in line with the net zero emission target. Stating that 50 airports have [&hellip;]

Türkiye will increase the share of railways to 22% for the zero emission target in transportation

To support Europe’s shift towards greener transport and achieve the EU’s objectives towards climate neutrality, the Council adopted its common position (general approach) on new rules for the accounting of greenhouse gas emissions of transport services. Main objectives of the proposal Submitted as part of the&nbsp;‘greening freight transport’&nbsp;legislative package, the draft regulation mainly aims to improve the&nbsp;calculation&nbsp;and&nbsp;information&nbsp;on [&hellip;]

Green freight package: Council adopts its position on the accounting of greenhouse gas emissions of transport services

Iran and Türkiye have set a goal to transport 1 million tons of cargo by rail between the two countries in 2024, Miad Salehi, the CEO of Iran Railways (IRIR), has said. That means that 200 wagons would need to cross the Razi border customs every day to achieve this goal. Salehi, who visited Türkiye [&hellip;]

Iran - Turkiye set to increase cross-border rail freight to 1 million tons in 2024

Türkiye&#8217;s national flag carrier Turkish Airlines and Riyadh Air, the second flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, signed a cooperation deal to expand destinations and enhance partnership. “The agreement heralds a new era of enhanced travel experiences for guests flying between Türkiye and Saudi Arabia and further beyond while laying the ground for deeper future collaborations,” [&hellip;]

Turkish Airlines signed a cooperation deal with Riyadh Air

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced that Türkiye was elected as a member of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 13th time in a row, with the support of 143 countries, receiving the highest number of votes in its history. The Council membership elections of IMO, which is the specialized organization [&hellip;]

Türkiye joins IMO Council with record votes

Hiper Logistics, which develops different solutions for each load with its service network in 55 countries and strong business partners, also creates alternatives with intermodal transportation. Hüseyin Ergör, Board Member of Hiper Logistics, said that they aim to provide the best service to their customers by strengthening their overseas office structures. Hiper Logistics carries out [&hellip;]

Hiper Logistics creates alternative solutions in intermodal transportation

Alışan Logistics supports its environmentally friendly and sustainable activities with intermodal transportation services. Emphasizing that they have the power of innovation ready for the future in intermodal transportation, Damla Alışan, CEO of Alışan Logistics, said that they will continue to grow in this field, expand their fleet and continue to create innovations in their value-added [&hellip;]

Alışan Logistics is ready for the future in intermodal transportation

Galata International Freight Forwarding and Logistics continues its investments and growth in intermodal transport, which it added to its service portfolio in 2020. Emphasizing that they recently added 50 more 45HCPW containers to their fleet, Galata Land Freight / Intermodal Transportation General Manager İlhan Tozar said that they aim to further increase the share of [&hellip;]

Galata is getting stronger in intermodal transportation with new investments

Boltas, which serves all European countries with its intermodal lines, continues its investments in this field. Boltas Intermodal Manager Merih Ünal stated that they use land, sea and railway in an integrated manner and with optimum efficiency, and that they will invest in a new warehouse in Trieste, one of the most important intermodal transportation [&hellip;]

Boltas expands its intermodal network in Europe

Turhan Yeşil, Havaş Warehouse Coordinator, said that they detected zero errors with IATA&#8217;s &#8220;DG AutoCheck&#8221; program, which they implemented in the transportation of hazardous and chemical substances, eliminated them before the operation and increased the speed. As Havaş, what are your priorities in the transportation of hazardous and chemical substances?We take care to work very [&hellip;]

Havaş reduces risks to zero with IATA’s DG AutoCheck

Sarp Intermodal will reach 6 thousand containers by the end of 2025. Sarp Intermodal General Manager and Board Member Yiğit Altıparmak, who stated that they will close this year with 80 thousand transportations, said that their goal is to become a global logistics service provider with unabated investments. What kind of momentum has the intermodal [&hellip;]

Sarp Intermodal set its sights on the global league

Onur Küçükakdere – President of Railway Transportation Association Rail and intermodal transportation are two critical components of the global logistics network that play an important role in the movement of freight and people. These transportation modes offer numerous advantages, from environmental sustainability to cost effectiveness and efficiency. Railway transport is one of the oldest and [&hellip;]

Current trends in rail and intermodal transportation

TET Global Logistics, which supports hazardous and chemical substance transportation services with intermodal transportation, aims to carry its experience to Eastern Europe and the Balkan countries while strengthening its road fleet with new investments. TET Global Logistics Executive Board Member Cemil Yalçın said, &#8220;We aim to strengthen our presence in the global network with our [&hellip;]

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