Omsan Logistics opened the export-import line between Turkey and Slovakia with the well-established logistics company of Europe, METRAS. Within the scope of the cooperation, the first freight train departs from Dunajska Streda Terminal in Slovakia to Istanbul. Halkalı He moved to the terminal.
The first train set off on the import-export line established by Omsan Logistics, one of the OYAK Group Companies, in partnership with METRANS, a well-established logistics company in Europe, which makes intermodal transportation using different modes of transportation such as road, sea, air and rail. Within the scope of the project, which aims to increase Turkey's railway exports, the containers are transported by train from METRANS Terminal in Dunajska Streda, Slovakia. Halkalı He moved towards the Train Station.
All institutions with commercial flows will be able to benefit from the project, which serves the goal of increasing Turkey's export revenue via railways, with Omsan Logistics and METRAS. Halkalı From September onwards, flights between Dunajska and Dunajska Streda will be operated regularly and reciprocally. Thanks to the project, intermodal services will be provided to countries such as Czechia, Hungary, Austria, Poland, Germany and the Netherlands via Slovakia with the huge terminal of 280 thousand square meters in Dunajska Streda.
Yunus Demirer, Ambassador of Turkey to Slovakia, Cömert Varlık, General Manager of Omsan Logistics, and Peter Kiss, CEO of METRANS Group attended the ceremony held at Streda Terminal due to the start of the first train.
Yunus Demirer: Two countries will open doors to each other
Speaking at the ceremony, Turkey's Ambassador to Slovakia Yunus Demirer said that both countries are similar to each other in terms of their geographical locations. Demirer noted that Turkey could be a gateway to Central Asia, Asia and the Middle East for Slovakia, a Central European country, and that Slovakia could mediate Turkey's opening to Central, Eastern and Northern Europe. Demirer said that he looks forward to the realization of similar new projects in the near future and wished success to both companies.
Generous Wealth: We will contribute to many countries
In his speech at the ceremony, Omsan Logistics General Manager Cömert Varlık stated that they are honored for the cooperation with METRANS, one of the deep-rooted logistics companies in Europe, in line with the vision of OYAK General Manager Mr. Süleyman Savaş Erdem. Underlining that they will add a lot to their country with the partnership made in this period when economies are undergoing a great transformation, Varlık; "This operation will contribute to both the economies of the countries and the countries of the region," he said.
Peter Kiss: Our aim is to provide the best and comprehensive service to our customers.
Peter Kiss, General Manager of METRANS, also expressed that they are very happy to start such an exemplary project on their way with Omsan Logistics. Underlining that their aim with the project is to ensure that the two companies provide the best and comprehensive service to their customers by joining forces, Kiss noted that they will implement other projects in the future.
Sample project for 'green transport'
Omsan Logistics, which has made a difference in the field of railway transportation, which has recently been described as 'green transportation', is increasing the weight of railway transportation in its service portfolio day by day.
Omsan Logistics, which sees the railway, which is the focus of the Green Transport concept, as a strategic growth area, provides services in this field with its fleet of 15 locomotives and more than 500 wagons.
Carbon emissions that can balance more than 2 million trees have been prevented
Thanks to the line opened between Istanbul and Slovakia, Omsan Logistics aims to prevent carbon emissions that can be compensated by more than 450 thousand trees by the end of next year.
According to the calculations made through the 'Digital Carbon Footprint Calculation' application, the use of railway lines in the operations carried out by Omsan Logistics in 2021 provided savings equivalent to the carbon emissions that 2 million 220 thousand 154 trees can balance. At this point, projects that contribute to the emission reduction realized by logistics companies, especially with the EU Green Agreement, gained great importance.
Omsan Logistics, which is the leader among private companies engaged in rail transportation by taking a share of more than 10 percent in the total transportation carried out by rail in Turkey last year, has increased the volume of operations carried out with both self-owned and chartered ships in seaway, another environmentally friendly transportation mode, approximately 8 times. .
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