We strengthen our cross-border logistics capabilities in Türkiye
We are significantly expanding our cross-border logistics capabilities in Türkiye. This strategic move will enable faster, more reliable and more controllable international trade for our clients in Europe and around the world.
With the opening of our first Type A General Bonded Warehouse and the expansion of our nationwide logistics footprint, we are systematically strengthening our role as a key execution partner for cross-border supply chains within our global network. As global trade grows, Türkiye continues to be an important cross-border logistics hub between Europe and Asia. Türkiye’s logistics market – driven by an e-commerce volume of around USD 90 billion, including approximately USD 8 billion in cross-border trade – remains one of Arvato’s strategic growth markets.
The newly opened bonded warehouse in Istanbul-Tuzla offers 5,000 square meters of indoor storage space and complements Arvato’s existing logistics operations in the region. It also enables clients to manage cross-border flows more efficiently, reduce lead times, and gain greater transparency and operational certainty across customs and distribution processes.
With the expansion of our service portfolio, we are now offering integrated bonded and non-bonded warehousing, customs services, transport coordination and value-added logistics such as labeling, packaging and quality control. Our clients benefit from faster customs clearance, flexible capacity management, and end-to-end logistics solutions tailored to the requirements of international trade.
In parallel, we are expanding a nationwide network of bonded and non-bonded warehouse partners across Türkiye. This network adds flexibility and resilience, allowing clients to scale capacity quickly and adapt to fluctuating cross-border volumes without compromising service quality.
“Bonded logistics is a key enabler for cross-border growth,” says Umur Özkal, Managing Director at Arvato in Türkiye & UAE. “With this investment, we are deliberately positioning Türkiye as a strategic execution hub within our global network. It allows us to support our clients’ international trade strategies with greater speed, control and resilience – exactly at a time when cross-border supply chains are becoming more complex and dynamic.”
The bonded logistics setup serves key industries including fashion, technology, healthcare and automotive, enabling us to act as an end-to-end logistics partner from import and customs clearance to order fulfillment and distribution.
The expanded logistics footprint not only strengthens our market position but also supports local employment. In the first phase, the investment creates new job opportunities and further reinforces our operational presence in the country. Today, we operate a large-scale logistics network in Türkiye with more than 3,000 employees. With the planned addition of more than 90,000 square meters of bonded and non-bonded capacity, we are significantly strengthening our ability to support cross-border growth and complex international trade requirements as part of our global network.