15th National Logistics and Supply Chain Congress to be Held May 14-16 in Kastamonu Around Forest Products Supply Chain

The 15th National Logistics and Supply Chain Congress will be held in Kastamonu. Speaking at a press briefing at Teknokent, Prof. Dr. Erol Tekin, Head of the International Trade and Logistics Department at Kastamonu University and Term President of the Congress, announced the event will run May 14-16 at Kastamonu University with the theme "Forest Products Supply Chain".

Academics, researchers and industry representatives will attend, alongside the boards of Türkiye's two largest logistics associations, LODER and LOJIDER. Tekin said future technologies including artificial intelligence, smart transport systems, logistics 4.0 and autonomous systems will be discussed across more than 60 academic papers.

Deputy Department Head Dr. Nazlıcan Dindarik highlighted the academic and sector tracks, noting the congress aligns with Kastamonu's regional strengths around the forest products supply chain.

For Kastamonu, the congress is more than a scientific gathering — it positions the city as an investment showcase for sector leaders. Tekin said industry executives may identify concrete investment opportunities while in Kastamonu.

Key Takeaways:
1. The 15th National Logistics & Supply Chain Congress runs May 14-16 at Kastamonu University.
2. Theme: Forest Products Supply Chain.
3. Boards of Türkiye's two largest logistics associations (LODER and LOJIDER) will attend.
4. 60+ academic papers covering AI, smart transport systems and logistics 4.0.
5. Beyond the science, the congress positions Kastamonu as an investment showcase.

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