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MEHMET MEHMETOĞLU
İcra Kurulu Başkanı
Ford Otosan and Borusan began working
together 10-12 years ago. We were looking for a
port to handle large steel rolls from Europe and
Borusan Gemlik Port is capable of doing just that.
Since 2014, Borusan has been running our port,
covering everything from A to Z. So, we have a
business relationship that is constantly growing.
Managing a plant-integrated port is not an easy
matter. It requires conducting a difficult operation
that races with time and must keep up the pace
so as not to interrupt production. One of the major
reasons we chose Borusan is its technology, and
in particularly its IT infrastructure. All our plant’s
manufacturing, port operations, and forwarding
must be interconnected with Ford’s European
production systems. Borusan’s IT structure instills
confidence in us. They recommended using
RFID technology. This was a great leap for us
which raised our system to a higher technological
level. There is no other port in Turkey using this
technology – we are the first and only one.
The experience Borusan has acquired from its
Gemlik operations and the freight handling it
does for many brands in Köseköy is another
important factor. We work interactively with them
and engage in a mutual exchange of ideas, which
indicates their flexibility.
If any Turkish logistics companies emerge to
challenge the world’s logistics giants, Borusan
Lojistik will be one of them. Given the quality of
its operations and service, I see Borusan as a
company that advances the entire sector.
A FELLOWSHIP OF
70 YEARS
“Given the quality of its
operations and service,
I see Borusan as a
company that advances the
entire sector.”
FORD OTOSAN
RECAİ IŞIKTAŞ
Logistics Director
LOGISTICS