The "Customs and Logistics Workshop" Was Held at TİM

Hosted by TİM Chairman Mustafa Gültepe, the "Customs and Logistics Workshop" took place at the Istanbul Foreign Trade Complex with the participation of Trade Minister Prof. Ömer Bolat, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, and representatives of the logistics sector.

The "Customs and Logistics Workshop," organized to analyze the needs in customs and logistics for more efficient export processes and to achieve export targets, was hosted by TİM Chairman Mustafa Gültepe at the Istanbul Foreign Trade Complex. The workshop was attended by Trade Minister Prof. Ömer Bolat and Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, along with bureaucrats from the Ministries of Trade and Transport, stakeholders, NGOs, and representatives of the logistics sector.

At the workshop, comprehensive solutions were discussed for improving and enhancing areas such as railway transportation, maritime transport and port services, customs procedures, customs and logistics regulations, air transportation, intermodal transportation and logistics performance index, road transportation and international transits, and green logistics-digital transformation.

"The importance of the logistics sector for our exports will continue to increase."

Speaking at the event, TİM Chairman Mustafa Gültepe stated, "Our country's foreign trade volume has significantly increased over the past decade. During this period of rising foreign trade volumes, our customs and logistics sectors have passed a critical test. In the coming period, these volumes will grow even more because we have embarked on the second century of the Republic with the vision of positioning Türkiye among the top 10 countries in exports. We aim to achieve $375 billion in goods exports by 2028. Thus, the importance of the logistics sector for our exports will continue to grow. Therefore, expanding our logistics capacity in line with our export targets and accelerating the compliance process with the Green Deal criteria are of paramount importance.”

"The outcomes of the workshop will make significant contributions to our country's commercial and economic life."

Commenting on the workshop, Trade Minister Prof. Ömer Bolat said, "We have discussed the overall status of our customs and logistics sectors, aiming to enhance their interaction and make our trade more efficient, thereby accelerating our country's exports. We listened to the suggestions and demands of sector representatives and engaged in mutual consultations. I believe the outcomes of this workshop will make significant contributions to our country's commercial and economic life."

"We support efforts in all areas of transportation to increase Türkiye's exports"

Highlighting their support for efforts to increase Türkiye's exports, global market share, and competitiveness, which includes port operations, logistics services, infrastructure, and customs procedures, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu stated, “We wholeheartedly support our exporters who showcase our nation's production power, image, and quality to the world, and I wish them success in their dedicated endeavors.”