Mr Bulent KOSMAZ, as Chairman of BALO, appeared as a guest on a tv show called “Çıkış Yolu” and informed the public opinion about BALO Bati Anadolu Logistics Organizations Inc.
Mr KOSMAZ, who participated on “Çıkış Yolu” tv show on Haberturk TV on 24 August 2012, Friday at 03.00 pm with Deputy General of Turkish Economy Bank (TEB) Mr Murat BOZ, made many statements about BALO Project in order to answer the questions of anchorman Sami ALTINKAYA in terms of Manisa’s contributes to the targets of 2023.
Mr KOSMAZ pointed that BALO Project using railway will reduce the logistics costs- as the largest cost item of exportation- by 30%. He also added that although this Project was born in Manisa, TOBB (The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey) owned it and it attracted great attention by chambers of commerce and commodity exchanges. Therefore, BALO Project turned into a national one which covers whole Turkey.
In addition, Mr KOSMAZ stated that during the project driven process, Mr Binali YILDIRIM as Minister of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications and Turkish State Railways (TCDD) gave their supports and so the Project have accelerated. He explained that in the first half of the year 2013 railway transportation will start for not only to Central Europe but also to Eastern Europe and Scandinavian Countries through the cooperation with Viking Train. On the other hand, with the support of President for Pakistani Train, it will be possible to access from Baltic States to Central Asia and Far East in a wide geography.
11/01/2013 Visit to Duisburg Terminal
Mr Suleyman Yolcu as Vice Chairman, Mr Turgut Erkeskin as Board Member, Mr Huseyin Isteermis as General Manager, and Mr Erkan Aksoy as Transport Manager of BALO visited Duisburg Terminal in Germany on 11 January 2013, Friday.
05/01/2013 BALO Mission in Bandirma Port
Mr Suleyman Yolcu as Vice Chairman, Mr Huseyin Isteermis as General Manager, Mr Bugrahan Hanagasioglu as Consultant, and Mr Erkan Aksoy as Transport Manager of BALO held a meeting at Celebi Bandirma Port with the port authorities.
29/12/2012 The 11th Board of Directors Meeting of BALO was held at TOBB Levent Plaza in Istanbul
The 11th Board of Directors Meeting of BALO was held at TOBB Levent Plaza in Istanbul.
On behalf of BALO, Mr İsteermis as General Manager of BALO participated at Coordination Meeting issued by TOBB (The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey) on 27 December 2012.
22/12/2012 BALO Project for Development of Turkey
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), Mr. Rifat Hisarcıklioglu stated,”There were main ten steps in order to bring Turkey to the high income group and the fifth step was BALO Project.” (22.12.2012)
13/12/2012 The Dutch Logistics Experts Visited BALO
Within the context of Supply Chain Congress in Izmir organized by Izmir University of Economics the Dutch logistics experts have visited BALO.
11/12/2012 BALO’s Presentation in Eskisehir
BALO presentation was made to active export and logistics companies in Eskisehir.
07/12/2012 10th Board of Directors Meeting of BALO
The 10th Board of Directors Meeting of BALO was held on 1 December, 2012.
20/11/2012 Konya is Waiting BALO
BALO presentation was made to active export companies and forwarding agents in Konya.
16/11/2012 BALO Participated at Logitrans Transport Fair
BALO participated at 6th Logitrans Transport Fair.
