On Monday, December 8, Ergün Arıbirno, Chairman of the Turkish logistics company OMSAN, visited Tanger Med port. The visit is part of the company’s strategy to develop a similar model in Turkey and transform it into an integrated global logistics hub.
OMSAN, part of the OYAK Group and one of the world’s leading logistics players, aims through this visit to learn best practices and strengthen its expertise in managing integrated ports.
This initiative also forms part of OYAK’s five-year plan to focus on the logistics sector. OMSAN is playing a key role in implementing this strategy, which seeks to make the company a cornerstone in Turkey’s transformation into a regional, and eventually global, logistics power.
In a statement to Anadolu Agency, Ergün Arıbirno said: “Turkey has the capacity to establish a cutting-edge logistics hub similar to Tanger Med, benefiting from the continuous growth of trade volumes, expanding automotive exports, and the integration of maritime and rail transport.” He added: “Creating an integrated logistics hub in Turkey is not a choice, but a strategic necessity to strengthen the country’s position as a regional logistics center.”
Tanger Med: a global integrated model
During his visit, Arıbirno reviewed the features of Tanger Med port. He highlighted that it spans 5,000 hectares dedicated to industrial and logistics zones, as well as 3,000 hectares reserved for advanced investments. The port hosts more than 1,400 investors, with economic activity exceeding $17 billion.
He noted that the port is more than a simple embarkation point; it is a strategic integrated platform encompassing the automotive, electronics, textile, aerospace, and agricultural industries.
Arıbirno stated: “70 countries, more than 180 ports, with the ability to reach China in 20 days, Rotterdam in 3 days, and the United States in 6 days. All this places Tanger Med at the heart of global supply chains.”
He concluded by saying that the Tanger Med model provides a clear lesson on how to transform production, logistics, and global connectivity into an integrated strategy that elevates a country’s international standing. He added that Turkey, with $300 billion invested in infrastructure over 23 years, continuous export growth, and its connection to international corridors such as the Central Corridor, Development Road, and Zangezur Corridor, is entering a new phase in the logistics sector, poised to become a key hub in global trade.
