What is the Logistics Sector?

Logistics, or as it is also known, the transportation sector; can be defined as a means to supply products, services, and human resources at the desired location and at the required time. Having logistics support within any marketing or production organization is of great importance. It is quite challenging to succeed without logistics support.

The Status of the Logistics Sector in Turkey and Worldwide

Historically, the Turkish logistics sector has been influential predominantly in rail and road transport. It has made a significant leap forward with combined transport, which covers all modes of transportation including land, air, sea, and rail, that began in the 1980s. With the strengthened infrastructure for combined transport in the 1990s, by the 2000s, it transformed into a system that meets global standards. With the establishment of quality standards and service diversity initiated since the early 2000s, Turkish logistics companies that have started to operate actively in other countries and set up foreign liaison offices have been a significant factor in announcing Turkey's logistics sector potential to the world.

Since 2010, when we look at the composition of the 15 countries that have shown the highest performance in logistics activities, including those that have not changed marginally, dominant countries in the logistics sector such as the Netherlands, Germany, and Singapore are seen in the top 15. Germany, in particular, has been the country with the highest score in the logistics performance index since 2010. Additionally, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, Denmark, and New Zealand also draw attention with the momentum they possess in their logistics performance index scores. It has been observed that high-income countries have an average performance that is 48% higher than that of low-income countries.

Distribution of the Logistics Sector Within the Country

Leading Logistics Companies in Turkey

Leading Logistics Companies Worldwide

1. What are the General Supports for the Logistics Sector?

There are various supports provided by KOSGEB and the Ministry of Commerce for the logistics sector. The general supports provided for the logistics sector are detailed below.

KOSGEB General Supports

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Ministry of Commerce General Supports

• Support for Market Entry Documents - 4,000,000 TL (50%)
• International Market Research Support - 100,000 TL per trip
• Support for Participation in Domestic and International Fairs (within upper limits)
• International Promotion Support - 4,000,000 TL 50%
• International Trademark Registration Support 750,000 TL (50%)
• International Unit Support 2,000,000 TL (50%)
• Support for Preparing Market Entry Project 200,000 TL (50%)
• Support for Purchasing Trademark from Foreign Company and Foreign-based Company 3,000,000 TL 50%
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2. What are the Investment Incentives for the Logistics Sector?

What are the Support Elements for the Logistics Sector?

*Investments related to intercity freight and/or passenger transportation by the private sector and investments related to urban freight transportation by railway are included in priority sector investments. Investments within the scope of priority sector investments (excluding the 6th region) benefit from the support of the 5th region. *Investments in buses and trailers for freight transportation excluding municipalities are outside the scope of incentives. Incentive certificates may be issued for integrated logistics investments that include customs and insurance services provided at one or more locations, and services of warehousing, handling-packaging, and automation with a minimum total enclosed area of 5,000 m2. Except for movable (motor or having a moving element) type investments, logistics investments benefit from regional incentive practices. For road transportation, the L2 document obtained from the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure must be presented until the end of the investment period. Vehicles related to freight transportation are not included in the scope of these incentive certificates.
*Investments in buses for passenger transportation excluding municipalities are outside the scope of incentives.
* Incentive certificates can only be issued for expenses related to fixed facilities, excluding distribution vehicles and cylinders. (Pipeline Transportation)
* Investments related to cargo and/or passenger transportation by sea are included in priority sector investments. Investments within the scope of priority sector investments (excluding the 6th region) benefit from the support of the 5th region.
* Investments related to cargo and/or passenger transportation by air are included in priority sector investments. Investments within the scope of priority sector investments (excluding the 6th region) benefit from the support of the 5th region.
* Incentive certificates may be issued for integrated logistics investments that include customs and insurance services provided at one or more locations, and services of warehousing, handling-packaging, and automation with a minimum total enclosed area of 5,000 m2. Except for movable (motor or having a moving element) type investments, logistics investments benefit from regional incentive practices. For road transportation, the L2 document obtained from the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure must be presented until the end of the investment period. Vehicles related to freight transportation are not included in the scope of these incentive certificates. (Licensed Logistics Warehouse Investments, and the incentive rate varies according to the regions to which the province is connected)

What is the Minimum Investment Amount for the Logistics Sector?

• 3 million TL in the 1st and 2nd regions,
• 1,500,000 TL in the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th regions.

The regions;

How Can ODS Assist You with Logistics Incentive Consultancy?

We have carried out many diverse and successful projects for our hundreds of companies to which we provide incentive consultancy services in the field of logistics with our expert team. The services provided within the scope of these projects include grant, support, and incentive consultancy. By conducting operations according to analyses suitable for your company, we lead your company to benefit from the most appropriate incentives.