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Arkas Logistics Group is strengthening its presence in Egypt through strategic investments and operational initiatives. The Logistics Group has established an operations center in Alexandria. The newly established center will monitor the operational processes of Arkas Logistics’ overseas offices, with a focus on speed and customer satisfaction.

Onur Gocmez, President of Arkas Holding Logistics Group, along with accompanying executives, carried out a series of meetings and visits in Egypt.

New Operations Center in Alexandria

As part of the visit, the opening of the operations center established in Alexandria was held by Onur Gocmez, President of Arkas Holding Logistics Group, and Mohamed Mouselhy, CEO of Arkas Egypt. The operations center was designed to support Arkas Logistics Group’s overseas operations. With this center, which will manage the Group’s international operations, Arkas Logistics will be able to engage directly with its customers in the region.

Gocmez: The Operations Center Will Be a Strategic Hub

Onur Gocmez, President of Arkas Holding Logistics Group, assessed the importance of Egypt with the following remarks: “As Arkas Group, we have been operating in Egypt for over nearly 20 years. We have expanded this journey, which began with maritime, in line with our end-to-end logistics vision, with warehousing, road transportation, and freight forwarding services. The operations center we opened in Alexandria will serve as a hub from which Arkas Logistics will manage its overseas operations. Egypt is a long-term strategic move for us. Arkas Logistics Egypt, which began operations in January 2025, provides container transportation services between all ports and industrial zones in Egypt with its own assets and a strong local supplier network. We also supported this strategy with the warehouse we opened in November. The newly opened operations center will further support our goal of becoming a global logistics company.”

“2026 Targets: Air Cargo, LTL Transportation, and Digitalization”

Sharing Arkas Logistics Egypt’s 2026 targets, Gocmez said: “In the first phase, we will launch air cargo and LTL transportation services. We plan to increase our digitalization investments and implement new equipment investments that will enhance operational efficiency.”

Mouselhy: We Are Positioning Alexandria as a Regional Logistics Hub

Mohamed Mouselhy, CEO of Arkas Egypt, emphasized that Arkas Logistics’ structure in Egypt is the result of long-term planning: “We have a long-standing partnership with the Arkas family. The integration of Arkas Logistics Group in Egypt took shape through strategic meetings held at senior management level approximately three years ago. We advanced the structure step by step. We are positioning Alexandria not only as an operations point, but also as a regional logistics hub. Egypt is a country that has rapidly developed its logistics infrastructure in recent years and whose role in global trade is steadily increasing. We have 15 active ports in the country. We handle 9 million TEUs of transit and local containers annually. As Arkas Logistics Egypt, we are an active part of this growth and are positioning ourselves as a strong player in the market.”

Infrastructure Strengthened with a 10,000-Square-Meter Warehouse

During the visit, the Arkas Logistics Egypt warehouse, which became operational in Alexandria in November and is located approximately 20 minutes from the port, was toured. At the 10,000-square-meter warehouse, services are provided for empty and full containers, warehousing, and container maintenance and repair.

Continuously enhancing its expertise in heavy and project transportation, Arkas Heavy has expanded its fleet with new equipment as of 2025, further increasing its operational strength.
With these new investments, our company is now able to offer a wider range of solutions for high-capacity transportation operations.

Our new equipment includes the Faymonville MultiMAX 8-Axle Semitrailer, Faymonville TeleMAX Trailer, Faymonville THP Hydraulic Trailer ModulMAX, and Volvo FH16 780 HP tractor units (6x4 and 8x4 configurations).
These additions have significantly enhanced the transport capacity, safety standards, and maneuverability of the Arkas Heavy fleet.

• Our MultiMAX and TeleMAX trailers provide flexibility and high stability in the transportation of long and heavy loads.

• The THP Hydraulic Trailer (ModulMAX) offers modular configuration options tailored to different project requirements, delivering superior performance in ultra-heavy transport operations.

• Our Volvo FH16 trucks, with 780 horsepower engines, ensure maximum traction and efficiency in high-torque transport operations.

With these new investments, we aim to achieve higher capacity, lower risk, and more efficient project management across all our operations.
At Arkas Heavy, we continue to provide our customers with reliable, sustainable, and innovative solutions through our modern equipment investments.

Arkas Holding Logistics Group continues its global investments in India after Europe and the USA. Having acquired an 80 percent stake in Fretlog, one of India's leading logistics companies, Arkas Logistics aims to strengthen its position in the 'India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor'.

The cooperation between the two companies was announced at a signing ceremony attended by Arkas Holding Vice Chairman Diane Arcas Göçmez, Arkas Holding Logistics Group President Onur Göçmez and Fretlog Managing Partner Muharrem Dursun. 

"Being in India will add great strength to Arkas Logistics"

Emphasizing the importance of India for the logistics sector, Diane Arcas Göçmez, Vice Chairman of Arkas Holding, said: "India is the 5th largest economy in the world with a Gross National Product of 3.7 trillion dollars and a population of more than 1.4 billion. With an average annual growth rate of 6 percent for 20 years, India is expected to be the third largest economy in the world in 2030 and the second largest economy in 2075. The country, which has managed to attract large investments in recent years, is also the new favorite of the global economy. The corridors established in global geopolitics are always focused on connecting India with Europe and the US. The North-South Corridor signed in 2000 and the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor signed this year reveal the importance of India. In this context, being in India will add great strength to us."

"Access to US and Asian markets will become easier"

Onur Gocmez, President of Arkas Holding Logistics Group, emphasized Arkas Logistics' investment strategy in global markets, which was launched in 2021, and said: "We have already started our investments in global markets with our new company and warehouse in New Jersey, USA. 

As a continuation of this strategy, we aim to position ourselves strongly and firmly on the trade flow route from Southeast Asia to the Gulf, from Europe to the USA by acquiring Fretlog in India. This strategic investment will facilitate our domestic and international customers' access to the US and Asian markets. We closely follow the US-India trade outside Turkey and our region. With Fredlog and our company in the US, one of our most important goals will be to take advantage of the logistics opportunities created by the annual trade volume of 200 billion dollars between India and the US. As Arkas Logistics Group, our international organization will be further strengthened with Fretlog, our end-to-end logistics service network. On the other hand, we continued our growth in Europe with the office we opened in Romania this year and the service contract we signed between Duisport and Hupac for intermodal transportation."

"We will add value to Arkas with our experience in India"

Muharrem Dursun, Managing Partner of Fretlog, stated that Arkas Logistics' strength in global markets will make a great contribution to Fretlog and added: "Fretlog, which has branches in important trade regions of India such as Mumbai, Chennai and Pune, will add value to the Arkas Logistics group with its experienced staff and organization. Fretlog is a company with more than 20 years of experience in India, providing end-to-end logistics services to customers in the automotive, pharmaceutical, agricultural machinery, ceramics, marble, construction materials and textile industries. In the coming years, we will continue to provide services to both local and global customers with the strength of Arkas Logistics Group as well as our new branches and investments in the country."

About Arkas Logistics...

Arkas Logistics, operating under the umbrella of Arkas Holding, one of Turkey's leading conglomerates, was established in 1989. Having been in the logistics industry for more than a quarter of a century, Arkas Logistics today offers sea, air, road, rail, intermodal, minivan, combined transportation, open cargo and project transportation, forwarding and warehousing services. In Turkey, Arkas Logistics provides services from its offices in Izmir, Istanbul, Kocaeli, Bursa, Mersin, Ankara, Eskişehir, Gaziantep, Kayseri, Samsun, Trabzon, Ereğli, Bandırma, Konya and İskenderun with over 1500 employees.

Arkas Logistics has 500 tow trucks, 5 trucks and 550 trailers in its transportation services equity pool. With its digital investments, the company offers its customers the advantages of vehicle tracking and contactless operations.

With 706 wagons and 1250 containers suitable for transportation by rail in its Railway Services organization, Arkas Logistics develops alternative transportation solutions for its customers.

Investing with the vision of becoming a global logistics company that provides fast, reliable, high quality and digital logistics services, Arkas Logistics is organized under the Arkas Logistics brand abroad. Today, Arkas Logistics operates in Greece, Romania, Ukraine, Poland, Georgia, Azerbaijan, India, China and the United States of America.

Continuing to invest in sustainable logistics, Arkas Logistics continues to support its environmentally friendly structure by investing in 5 Hybrid Locomotives.

Logistech Logistics, Warehousing and Technologies Fair, organized for the second time by Izmir Fair Services Culture and Art Affairs Trade Inc., offers its visitors an experience where the entire supply and need chain of the Logistics sector is together. 

The integrated service chain and innovations of Arkas, which employs 8300 people with its 63 companies, were presented by Arkas Line, Arkas Logistics, Shipeedy Logistics, Arkas Rail, Marport, Autoport, Limar and Railport, which are the main business lines of Arkas, the Maritime Group, Logistics Group, Port and Terminal Services Group companies. Can Atalar, CEO of Arkas Line, said: "In 2023, our priority was to improve the performance of our existing services. We have started to introduce additional ships to some lines where we will have difficulty in providing weekly service. The additional ships will create a new capacity of approximately 30 thousand TEU per year. We are also working on new routes. We will announce our new route at the end of the year. Various factors in the world will cause changes in supply chains. Concepts such as "friendshoring - allyshoring - reshoring - nearshoring", which have recently entered our literature, are the harbingers of this change. Turkey has the potential to attract many investments with its geographical location and quality production. Increased production will also accelerate the Turkish maritime sector. However, it is necessary to start investments at sea and on land in order to catch up with this output."

"We continue to renew the ships in the fleet"

"As Arkas Line, we continue to renew the ships in our fleet in line with our long-term sustainability and emission targets. Accordingly, we are prioritizing the upgrade of vessels with low CII performance in our fleet by investing in alternative vessels compatible with eco-design and new nearshore technologies. We believe that our technical and operational improvements will help us achieve our goal of minimizing the environmental impact of our business while leaving a more sustainable world for future generations. On the other hand, we have orders for ships that can use alternative fuels on our agenda. However, we are still in the process of evaluating the "right" options for Arkas Line due to the uncertainties in fuel supply and the fact that investments are spread over long periods such as 20 years."

"India will help us become a global player"

Arkas Logistics continues its investments and growth with its strong organizational structure in Turkey, which stands out as one of the world's most important production centers. 

Onur Gocmez, President of Arkas Holding Logistics Group, said: "We are increasing our offices in the world's most important markets. We are strengthening our presence in global markets with investments that support end-to-end logistics from the USA to China. In our 3 thousand square meter closed warehouse and office, which we opened in New Jersey, USA in March 2023, we offer door delivery FTL/LTL final transportation, storage and customs clearance services to every region of the country. We also produce logistics solutions for shipments from global markets to the USA. One of our most important investments as a logistics group is India. India, which stands out in new trade corridors, will be effective in making us a global player. We opened an office in Romania, where the largest number of Turkish companies operate in Europe. We will be involved in logistics activities both between Turkey and Romania and between Romania and European countries. On the other hand, with our office in Poland, one of Europe's largest Logistics market and export centers, we will build Logistics bridges between Turkey - Poland, Europe - Poland, USA - Poland, Far East - Poland."

Fuel consumption accounts for approximately two-thirds of a container ship's voyage costs and is also a key determinant of its emission performance. This study demonstrates the impact of biofouling (hull and propeller fouling), which is often overlooked in maritime shipping, on ship performance and fuel costs, using real operational data.

The research is based on a controlled sea trial conducted on two twin ships with identical technical specifications. High-frequency sensor data from a recently cleaned ship was compared with that from a ship that had not been cleaned for four years; critical performance indicators such as speed, shaft power, RPM, and fuel consumption were analyzed. The results clearly show that biofouling increases ship resistance, creating an additional load of 5–7% on fuel consumption.

The study also reveals that high-resolution data obtained using IoT sensors, satellite communication, and cloud-based analytics platforms, compared to traditional noon reports, provides a strong basis for condition-based maintenance and cleaning decisions. Instead of fixed-time cleaning, both costs and emissions can be optimized thanks to data-driven models that predict performance degradation.

In conclusion, this study demonstrates that for shipping companies aiming for operational excellence, such as the Arkas fleet, biofouling management is not merely a technical maintenance issue; it is a strategic, economic, and environmental competitive factor. Data-driven approaches are key to sustainable, measurable, and proactive fleet management aligned with sustainability goals.

“I would like to thank the Arkas Maritime Fleet managers for their support in sharing data and for their approach that always aims for the best.”

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In light of the ongoing conflict and increasing security risks in the Middle East region, regional restrictions and operational adjustments are being implemented across international transportation routes. Within this framework, route changes, additional security controls, and transshipment planning have been activated on certain sea, air, and rail corridors.

However, we would like to emphasize that:

As Arkas Logistics Group, our operations continue uninterrupted. Alternative scenarios across all modes of transport have been activated, risk analyses have been updated, and operational continuity has been secured. Below, you may find the latest status updates regarding sea, air, and rail transport operations.

Sea Freight Operations

Vessels operated by Maersk, CMA CGM, and Hapag-Lloyd will continue their voyages via the Cape of Good Hope route. MSC has suspended Suez Canal transits and bookings to the Middle East region until further notice. We continue to closely monitor other carriers’ Suez Canal transits and will provide necessary updates accordingly.

Additionally, carriers have announced the implementation of War Risk Surcharges.

Air Freight Operations

Various restrictions and temporary suspensions are being experienced in air cargo operations. As a result, delays, rerouting, or cancellations may occur, and congestion may arise at certain transshipment hubs.

Operations are currently restricted or fully suspended until further notice at the following airports:

• Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
• Amman Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
• Baghdad International Airport (BGW)
• Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
• Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
• Dammam King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
• Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
• Dubai International Airport (DXB)
• Erbil International Airport (EBL)
• Hurghada International Airport (HRG)
• Karachi Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
• Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
• Medina Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED)
• Muscat International Airport (MCT)
• Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
• Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
• Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH)
• Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)

Rail Freight Operations

Our rail services from China to Türkiye and Europe via the Baku–Tbilisi–Kars (BTK) Railway Line continue without interruption.

As Arkas Logistics Group, we are managing this process in a controlled and resilient manner through our strong operational infrastructure, extensive agency network, and alternative routing capabilities. We continue to closely monitor developments and actively utilize all available resources to maintain operational stability.

All relevant updates and operational changes will be communicated to our valued business partners in a timely manner.

Preface: My motivation for this project stems from Türkiye’s strong position in onshore wind manufacturing, where it ranks fifth in Europe, and its significant 75 GW offshore wind potential at a time when energy demand is projected to rise by 67% by 2035.

Through Arkas Logistics’ involvement in onshore wind logistics projects, I have gained first-hand insight into the operational realities and structural gaps within renewable energy supply chains.

This project reflects my commitment to contributing to scalable and structured logistics solutions that can support Türkiye’s emerging offshore wind ecosystem.

Finally, I am deeply grateful to my husband, Onur Göçmez for his unwavering support, innovative ideas, and real-life logistics expertise throughout this journey.

From Concept to Practice: Designing Demand-Oriented Logistics Service Models for Emerging Offshore Wind Markets – A Readiness-Adaptive Modular Logistics Service Model: The Case of Türkiye

Offshore wind (OW) is increasingly recognised as a strategic pillar of global energy transition, with rapid capacity expansion placing increasing pressure on maritime, port, and logistics systems. While mature OW markets have developed highly integrated logistics ecosystems, emerging markets face structural gaps that can significantly constrain project feasibility, cost efficiency, and investor confidence. Türkiye represents such a case: despite strong industrial, shipbuilding, and onshore wind manufacturing capabilities, its OW industry remains at an early stage, with logistics readiness constituting a critical bottleneck.

This project examines how logistics service models can support the development of the country’s industry by aligning domestic logistics capabilities with demand-side stakeholder expectations (hereafter referred to as ‘’stakeholders’’ unless the full designation is required for analytical emphasis) namely utilities, developers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) contractors. Rather than treating logistics as a purely operational or asset-based function, the study reframes logistics as a strategic, service-oriented capability that directly influences installation lead time, schedule reliability, and levelized cost of energy (LCOE) in offshore wind projects (OWPs).

The study adopts a qualitative, desk-based single-case study design, grounded in a pragmatist research philosophy and an abductive approach. It synthesises international offshore wind logistics (hereafter referred to as ‘’logistics’’ unless the full designation is required for analytical emphasis) literature with Türkiye-specific secondary data, including industry reports, policy documents, and institutional studies. The analytical focus is placed on the installation phase, identified in the literature as the most logistics-intensive and cost-sensitive stage of OWPs.

International analysis identifies six recurring logistics challenge themes:

(1) weather and environmental uncertainty,
(2) port infrastructure and capacity constraints,
(3) vessel availability and load optimisation,
(4) supply-chain coordination complexity,
(5) cost efficiency and installation time sensitivity, and
(6) data readiness and digital integration.

From these challenges, the study infers universal stakeholders’ expectations for which the most critical include early logistics involvement at the Front-end engineering design (FEED) stage, access to heavy-lift ports and installation vessels, end-to-end coordination, digital decision-support systems, and demonstrable cost-reduction capability.

A comparative synthesis with the national context reveals a structural mismatch between these expectations and current domestic logistics readiness. While the country benefits from a strong manufacturing base, capable shipyards, and strategically located ports, gaps remain in offshore-ready port infrastructure, turbine-class installation vessels, integrated coordination mechanisms, and interoperable digital systems. Risk and key performance indicators (KPI) analysis classifies port readiness, coordination, cost efficiency, and digitalisation as high-risk dimensions, with weather and vessel availability posing moderate-to-high risks under current conditions.

To address this mismatch, the project develops a Readiness-Adaptive Modular Logistics Service Model, adapted from Tiwong et al.’s (2024) Logistics Service Provider Lifecycle Model. The proposed framework structures offshore wind logistics services across three lifecycle phases:

• Beginning of Life (BOL) – service creation, FEED-stage integration, strategic positioning, and relationship building.

• Middle of Life (MOL) – operational and financial performance management using KPI-based risk assessment.

• End of Life (EOL) – service lifecycle performance evaluation, learning, and service reconfiguration.

The model’s modular and adaptive logic allows logistics service providers (LSPs) to operate effectively under uneven national readiness conditions while progressively building capabilities toward more integrated 4PL/5PL-type roles. It provides a practical pathway for aligning service design with stakeholder expectations, national constraints, and long-term competitiveness.

Academically, the study contributes by explicitly conceptualising offshore wind logistics as a service model, addressing the demand-side expectations gap in existing literature and demonstrating how frameworks derived from mature markets can be adapted to emerging contexts. Practically, it offers guidance for LSPs, stakeholders, ports and vessel suppliers, and policymakers on how logistics readiness can be strengthened through integrated service design rather than isolated infrastructure investments.

Overall, the study concludes that Türkiye’s OW potential cannot be realised through physical assets alone. Strategic, demand-oriented logistics services, supported by phased capability development and digital integration, are essential to reduce risk, improve project bankability, and enable sustainable growth of the industry.

Arkas Heavy, operating under the umbrella of Arkas Logistics Group, has been awarded a gold medal by EcoVadis, one of the world’s most reputable sustainability rating platforms. This significant achievement marks the international recognition of Arkas Heavy’s strong commitment to sustainability, ethical governance, and responsible business practices.

Operating in more than 175 countries and across over 200 industries worldwide, EcoVadis evaluates companies based on comprehensive criteria covering environmental impact, business ethics, human rights, sustainable supply chain practices, and social responsibility. Arkas Heavy’s qualification for the gold medal demonstrates the company’s systematic and holistic approach to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. In the EcoVadis rating system, the gold medal signifies that a company ranks among the top-performing organizations assessed.

Arkas Heavy prioritizes not only technical excellence but also sustainability principles in its heavy lifting and project cargo operations. The use of energy-efficient equipment, initiatives aimed at reducing carbon footprint, safe working environments, and a transparent management approach are among the core elements of the company’s sustainability vision. This approach aims not only at operational success but also at creating long-term social and environmental value.

Arkas Heavy aims to continue its efforts in the coming period to reduce environmental impacts, expand social responsibility initiatives, and strengthen ethical governance practices. Acting in collaboration with all its shareholders in line with its vision of a sustainable future, the company will continue to promote responsible and environmentally friendly practices in the heavy lift transportation sector.

Arkas Heavy’s EcoVadis award reinforces the company’s global competitiveness while clearly demonstrating its strong commitment to sustainability to its customers, business partners, and shareholders.