28 February 2012 15:13
Şanlıurfa, one of the leading agricultural production center of Turkey in many products, primarily cotton, due to Southeast Anatolian Project (SAP), progresses step by step towards setting up a Logistics Base.
A meeting was organized by Karacadag Development Agency and Şanlıurfa Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Logistic Center Feasibility Project with the participation of the public and private sector representatives in Sanliurfa. Secretary General of Karacadağ Development Agency, Mr. İlhan KARAKOYUN (PhD) cited that with this feasibility project, it is aimed to benefit from the European Union funds. For this purpose, the Agency works in close cooperation with Mersin Chamber of Commerce and Industry to set up the Şanlıurfa Logistical Center in order to benefit from their experience and knowledge.Şanlıurfa Logistical Center Project Coordinator Fevzi FİLİK, who delivered a presentation in the meeting regarding the Logistical Centers in the world and Turkey, mentioned that feasibility studies would be completed within 3-4 months.