Wednesday, September 27, 2023 The Logistech – 2nd Logistics, Storage and Technologies Fair, organized by İZFAŞ and hosted by Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, commenced in Fair Izmir. Mayor Soyer said that they are working to make Izmir a leading city in logistics. “Logistics is not just any sector for Izmir. This is the essence of the city, itself. That's why the Logistech fair is very valuable to us.”
The Logistech - Logistics, Storage and Technologies Fair, organized for the second time this year, opened its doors in Fuar Izmir. Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Tunç Soyer; CHP Izmir Deputy Murat Bakan ; Izmir Chamber of Commerce Council, President Selami Özpoyraz; President of IMEAK Chamber of Shipping Izmir Branch, Yusuf Öztürk; İZFAŞ General Manager Canan Karaosmanoğlu Alıcı, representatives of chambers, associations and non-governmental organizations, political party representatives attended the opening of the fair that will bring the logistics industry together in Izmir between 27-29 September.
Soyer: “Logistech is very valuable”
Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Tunç Soyer, who stated that the Logistech Fair is very important for the city and the country, said: “Izmir is a logistics city by nature. For this reason, we cannot fill the mold of Izmir with a self-sufficient local economy. This is a sea gate between Asia and Europe… This is a Mediterranean port city… This is Izmir, whose economic borders are greater than itself. I said all this to remind you. Logistics is not just any sector for Izmir. This is the essence of the city, itself. That's why Logistech is so valuable to us. While its global size will be 10 trillion dollars in 2023, it is expected to increase almost one and a half times to 14 trillion dollars in the next five years. It is our duty to get a sufficient share of this growth in accordance with the legacy we received from Izmir's history. We have been working on this with all our stakeholders for four years. We are trying to make Izmir a leading city in logistics with the ports our city has from Alsancak to Aliaga. There's only one way. Our goal is to continue to maintain, grow the vision partnership and city alliance we have established in Izmir without deceleration.
“The fair gives great excitement”
Mayor Tunç Soyer, who provided information about the fair, said, “The number of participants and stand area of ​​our fair, where we expect more than ten thousand visitors this year, have almost doubled compared to last year. We anticipated these when we took the first step. This year we will meet with more than 150 participants in an area of ​​10 thousand square meters. Kınay Transportation, one of the most important actors of the logistics industry, became the main sponsor of our fair. I would like to thank them endlessly for their broad-minded decisions. Logistech, a significant carrier of our vision of making Izmir the 'Logistics Central Base', brings together all active stakeholders in this regard. The steps we have taken will strengthen Izmir's position in international trade corridors, including 'One Generation One Road'. China, which allocated a budget of 5 trillion dollars for the 'One Generation One Road' project, has invested more than 1.37 trillion dollars in Europe alone. The tension between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the Russia-Ukraine war and the Piraeus Port reaching its growth limits create a brand - new opportunity for Izmir. Something else might be possible. That's exactly why this fair gives great excitement."
Öztürk: “There is no Izmir without Alsancak Port”
IMEAK Chamber of Shipping Izmir Branch, President Yusuf Öztürk stated that the fair continued to grow in its second year. “It continues on its way at the double. . The fair, which was held in a truly collaborative manner, has become the shining star of the industry. Countries are strong with logistics networks. We should determine the 100th anniversary of the Republic as the beginning point of the sector. There is no Izmir without Alsancak Port. Another kind of logistics is possible. Thank you very much for leading us, for being with us when we started to take the steps, and for your leadership.”