A revolutionary step is being taken in the Turkish logistics sector. Arkas Holding and German logistics giant Duisport Türkiye's first intermodal terminal, implemented in partnership with Railport, is counting down the days to its opening in Kocaeli Kartepe. This facility, which is in its final stages of construction, will be operational at full capacity in the second half of 2025 and will offer an integrated and sustainable solution for export, import and transit freight transportation.
Promotion in the International Arena: Transport Logistic 2025 Fair
Railport welcomes the global logistics world to Munich from 2 to 5 June 2025 Transport Logistics Fair 2025Railport, which took its place at this fair, one of the world's largest logistics events, together with its strategic partner Duisport, announced Türkiye's intermodal transportation vision to the whole world. This introduction emphasized the importance of the project in the international arena and Türkiye's logistics potential.
Strategic Base in the Europe-Asia Logistics Corridor: Kartepe
In Kartepe Railport, established on an area of 265 thousand square meters, draws attention with its integrated structure with both road and railway connections. The terminal, Middle Corridor and Iron Silk Road By being located in a strategic position, it aims to be one of the main actors of intermodal transportation not only between Türkiye and Europe, but also on the entire Asia-Europe axis.
Once completed, the Railport will 360 thousand TEU containers, 1,5 million tons of general cargo, 125 thousand trailers and 122 thousand CEU finished vehicle handling capacity will reach. In addition, the facility will have a 1.000 square meter hazardous material storage area, 4 cranes, 6 stackers and all the technical equipment necessary for modern logistics operations. This high capacity and technical equipment will make Railport one of the most important logistics centers in the region.
Sustainability and Green Logistics Vision
Railport, The European Union's 2053 net zero emissions target and aims to increase the share of railways in logistics in line with Türkiye's climate adaptation plans. Offering an environmentally friendly alternative to road transport, the terminal reduces carbon emissions with its structure. Logistics solutions compatible with the European Green Deal sets an example. This environmentally friendly approach will make significant contributions to both national and international sustainability goals.
Railport Takes Türkiye to the Global Stage
Railport General Manager Fatih Yilmazkarasu, emphasized the importance of the project at the press conference held at the fair in Munich: “It is of great importance for us to introduce Railport at a globally respected fair such as Transport Logistic. Railport will make the logistics flow between Europe and Asia more efficient and environmentally friendly by focusing on sustainable transportation. This project will take Türkiye beyond being a regional logistics center and will play a key role in global integration. Railport has been designed to meet not only today’s but also the logistics needs of the future.”
While the Railport offers alternative transportation models to Türkiye's exporters and industrialists, it will also position itself as a transit center in Asia-Europe transportation. This investment pioneers Türkiye's inclusion in the global logistics chain as a high-capacity player.
With the Railport becoming operational in a short time, a multimodal transportation line extending to Europe, Central Asia and China will be established. strategic heart of Türkiye This development will strengthen Türkiye's position on the global trade and logistics map.
