SGL Turkiye team Photo Scan Global Logistics

SGL Turkiye team.

Photo: Scan Global Logistics

Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has expanded its physical presence to Türkiye with the opening of a new office in Istanbul.

SGL’s new Istanbul office will offer a range of logistics solutions, including air, ocean, and road freight services. It will be supported by in-house customs clearance and a small cross-docking facility to enhance cargo handling efficiency.

Offices in Bursa, Izmir and Mersin will be added later in the year, stated SGL.

Allan Melgaard, global chief executive at SGL, said: “Türkiye has been part of our expansion plans, and I am happy to say we have found a strong team to drive our growth journey.

"This expansion reflects our commitment to provide unparalleled logistics solutions for our customers and allows us to tap into a vital trade hub with a strong historical legacy.”

Oğuzhan Aydın, who will lead SGL’s growth in Türkiye, added: “I am looking forward to the beginning of this chapter with a strong and skilled team that is eager to support SGL’s current and future customers with more flexible routing options, alternative transport corridors, and faster response times to global transport challenges”

Türkiye is strategically positioned at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and the Middle East and serves as a vital hub for regional and international trade, enhancing its role as a prime hub for logistics and distribution, stressed SGL.

Last month, SGL opened an office in Tanzania as it looked to capitalise on agriculture, mining and infrastructure projects.