Borusan Port showcased its logistics services at LOGISTECH 2026, emphasizing Gemlik Port's capacity and innovative solutions for heavy cargo transport.
Borusan Group's company Borusan Port showcased its services in port operations, project and heavy cargo transportation, and ship chartering at the 5th International Logistics, Warehousing, and Technologies Fair LOGISTECH held in Izmir from October 7-9, 2026.
Participating in the fair under the Borusan Port, Borusan Heavy, and Borusan Chartering brands, the company shared integrated logistics solutions that span from port services to international transportation with visitors.
The capacity of Gemlik Port was introduced.
Borusan Port highlighted the infrastructure and operational capacity of its port located in Gemlik at the fair.
The port, which provides services in general cargo, project cargo, container, and Ro-Ro transportation, particularly operates in the handling of steel products.
The port has a total berthing area of 2,000 meters, with a 635-meter-long quay and a water depth of 14.5 meters in its container terminal. This infrastructure allows it to serve Super Post-Panamax class container ships.
Borusan Port's Ro-Ro storage area has a capacity of at least 7,000 vehicles. Approximately 200,000 tons of project cargo is handled at the port annually.
Borusan Heavy explained heavy cargo transportation.
Borusan Heavy, operating under Borusan Port, showcased its services in heavy cargo, project, machinery, and special transportation at the fair.
The company shared its operations related to the transportation of wind power plant equipment and its new investments in this field with industry representatives.
Borusan Heavy aims to provide logistics services that encompass not only the transportation of equipment in wind energy projects but also the installation processes.
Wind turbine transportation simulator.
Among the applications introduced by Borusan Port at the fair was the Wind Turbine Blade Transportation Simulator.
Developed in collaboration with Borçelik Technical Academy and NaraXR, the simulator is designed for training the operators of escort vehicles accompanying the convoy during the transportation of wind turbine blades by road.
The training conducted in a virtual environment aims to enhance operators' skills in maintaining safe following distances, speed and route control, communication within the convoy, maneuver coordination, and decision-making in emergencies.
The simulator, which is claimed to be the first of its kind in the world, is expected to contribute to reducing risks in transportation operations.
Borusan Chartering introduced its international services.
Borusan Chartering, which operates in ship chartering and project transportation, also presented its services at LOGISTECH.
The company, which operates in the transportation of steel coils, pipes, scrap, and cement, offers international ship chartering and brokerage services.
Borusan Chartering also performs port handling, inland transportation, and consulting services in the Americas, Canada, Europe, and Africa.
Hamdi Erçelik: We will continue our investments.
Hamdi Erçelik, General Manager of Borusan Port and Chairman of the Board of the Turkish Port Operators Association (TÜRKLİM), made evaluations regarding the company's integrated logistics services during the fair.
Erçelik stated that Borusan Port combines its activities in port operations, heavy cargo transportation, and ship chartering under one roof.
He expressed that they are developing investments aimed at the transportation of wind power plant equipment under Borusan Heavy, stating that they offer services that include not only transportation but also installation processes to customers.
Erçelik emphasized the importance of discussions held with industry representatives at the LOGISTECH Fair in evaluating changing logistics needs and announced that the company will continue its investments.
Source: SeaNews Türkiye
