September 10, 2013: Globe Express Services (GES), one of the world's top 100 global logistics providers, has announced plans to expand its market presence in Turkey, starting with expansions to its air freight business. Globe Express has grown steadily in Turkey since establishing its offices in 2006 in Istanbul, a hub for European commerce.
The Turkey Office was originally intended to be just a handling entity for the offices of the GES Group. After its merger with the Overseas Group, the Turkey office adopted a new strategy of building up a self-sustained presence in the region. It began cooperating more closely with Gulf offices in key markets such as Dubai, the KSA, Kuwait and Beirut, with an eye towards later expansion to other parts of the world.
The ‘People + Network + Technology' philosophy of Globe Express Services has taken off quite well in Turkey, a prime candidate for eventually evolving into a global logistics center given the rapid growth of logistics services here over the past few years. GES aims to match the scope and performance of its local operations with the huge market potential of the country. The company has made great strides in improving its air freight transactions and is aiming to make the same strong impact on ocean freight moving forward.
Turkey is a key market for GES since it serves as a commercial bridge between Europe and Asia. The country boasts of one of the largest land transportation fleets in Europe and also enjoys a competitive advantage in maritime transport since it is surrounded by seas on three sides with the Mediterranean, the Aegean, and the Black Sea, together with the straits of the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus.
In 2011, the office began investing in the development of more business and recruiting the right people for its sales and operations push in Turkey. Looking ahead, GES aims to extend its activities to the Southern parts of the country while further accelerating business in untapped local markets. The Group also aims to grow its ocean freight activities.
Globe Express Services is a full-service, global logistics services provider. Out-of-gauge services are a core offering of the company's Project Logistics and Management portfolio. Through its Logistics and Compliance Consulting division, the company offers expertise in creative warehouse design, distribution, supply chain execution and material handling solutions for leading retail, wholesale, and consumer product manufacturing companies. GES's consultancy service also covers selection and implementation of supply chain execution software, including comprehensive systems for warehouse management, asset management, transportation management, yard management and labor management.
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