Arkas and duisport establish joint venture in Turkey

On the occasion of Logitrans, the logistics trade fair in Istanbul, Turkish logistics company Arkas Holding S.A. and duisport announced the creation of a new joint venture on November 18. The objective of the joint venture is the joint development of multimodal logistics parks, and the development of intermodal services in Turkey. The target of the agreement is the joint development of multimodal logistics parks and set up of intermodal services in Turkey.
One of the first projects under the joint venture will focus on the development and operation of a more than 200.000 m² multimodal logistics area near Istanbul. This area is located in the vicinity of the Gebze industrial district. Plans include the construction of a bimodal terminal and the marketing of the premises to production and logistics companies. Constructions will start in 2016. Total investments are in the high double-digit million range.
Turkey is one of the main growth markets for the industrial and logistics value chain. With the Arkas Group, we have gained a strong and multinational partner who ideally complements our own network. By bundling our know-how, we are able to realize significant added value potentials in the region and further optimize the transportation chains of our customers,” emphasizes Erich Staake, Chief Executive Officer of Duisburger Hafen AG.
The intermodal logistics terminal at İzmit Kartepe, which will be the first within our duisport joint venture, will become a real hub once the Marmaray tunnel will start to be used for freight transportation and also when the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars rail link will become operational. Cargo will move between Asia and Europe, Europe and the Balkans and also the Central Asian (CIS) countries”, says Lucien Arkas, Arkas Holding Chairman.
Thanks to its vicinity to Istanbul, the new logistics area will be optimally integrated into the multimodal networks of both partners. duisport already offers 15 weekly train connections to different Turkish destinations. Once the Marmaray tunnel in Istanbul is open for freight transportation, a direct connection to the new logistics area will be available. This will create a gateway terminal for Istanbul and the entire region.
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