Upcoming Trade Shows in Turkey for Logistics & Transportation

Turkey’s logistics and transportation industry has witnessed significant growth in recent years. The country, positioned as a bridge between Europe and Asia, plays a crucial role in international trade, particularly with the growing importance of the Belt and Road Initiative. In 2024, the value of goods transiting through Turkey reached USD 200 billion. Turkey’s freight and logistics market is segmented by transportation mode: road, air, sea, and rail. In 2023, road transport remained the dominant mode, capitalising on the country's extensive road network, which enables efficient movement of goods across the region. Despite this dominance, air transport is critical for high-value and time-sensitive shipments, making it the second-largest segment. Sea transport continues to play a vital role in international trade, particularly for bulk goods, with Turkey’s ports acting as crucial nodes in the global supply chain. While rail transport is the smallest segment, it is seeing increased investment, with the government prioritising infrastructure development to boost the sector's capacity. Turkey's logistics and transportation industry has also seen several innovative partnerships and investments. In 2023, Borusan Logistics announced a strategic partnership with a leading e-commerce company to improve last-mile delivery services. This partnership is expected to increase Borusan’s market share by 5%, underscoring the growing significance of e-commerce in the Turkish logistics landscape. Ekol Logistics also made headlines in 2023 by launching a new digital platform designed to streamline logistics operations and improve transparency. The platform, which uses AI and blockchain technology, is set to reduce operational costs by USD 10 million annually. Meanwhile, Netlog Logistics made a USD 200 million investment to expand its fleet with 500 new trucks equipped with advanced GPS and fuel-efficient technologies. This expansion is expected to increase Netlog’s operational capacity by 20%, further enhancing its ability to meet the growing demand for logistics services.