Port of Çanakkale sat down with Türkiye's leading transport association UND (International Transporters' Association) to discuss strategic priorities — chief among them, the launch of a new Ro-Ro line.
From Port of Çanakkale, the meeting was attended by General Manager Serkan Yardımcı, Port Services Director Evren Beceren and Sales and Marketing Lead Duygu Karakaş. From UND, Vice Chair Murat Baykara, Board Member Oğuz Kurt, Deputy CEO Kadir Çirkin, European Countries Specialist Mücahit Tayyip Kartal and Lavin Arslan participated.
Discussions covered Çanakkale's logistics potential given its strategic location, intermodal transport opportunities and concrete cooperation pathways for a new Ro-Ro line. The parties stressed the region's potential contribution to national and international transport networks and the value of acting jointly with sector stakeholders.
Port of Çanakkale stated its goal is to deliver sustainable, fast and competitive logistics solutions that benefit both the regional economy and Türkiye's foreign trade. If the new Ro-Ro line launches, Çanakkale's role in maritime transport is expected to strengthen and deliver meaningful regional economic gains.
Key Takeaways:
1. Port of Çanakkale and UND met to discuss launching a new Ro-Ro line.
2. Senior executives attended from both sides (Yardımcı, Baykara).
3. Talks covered Çanakkale's strategic location and intermodal opportunities.
4. The stated goal is sustainable, competitive logistics solutions for regional growth.
5. If realised, the line is expected to strengthen Çanakkale's maritime transport role.
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