The authorities of Luxemburg Embassy in Ankara visited BALO Batı Anadolu Lojistik Organizasyonlar Inc. , which was established by 92 chambers, commodity exchanges and organized industry zones under the leadership of TOBB (the highest representative of Turkish private sector), on 06 July 2012 in Izmir.
The visit to the BALO Office Izmir was made with the participation of the esteemed Luxemburg Ambassador, Arlette CONZEMIUS; Ministry of the Economy and Foreign Trade, Directorate Logistics, Mr Daniel LIEBERMANN; Chief Executive Officer of CFL Cargo, Mr Fernand RIPRINGER ; and Economic Advisor of the Luxemburg Embassy, Mrs Esra UYANUSTA MISRAHI.
The authorities indicated that they made this meeting in order to get detailed information about BALO and also stated that they desire Luxembourg to come under the BALO Project in planning stage.
BALO was presented as a national organization and the main goals were explained with the information of BALO studies in terms of the shipments that passing Turkey in transit to the Silk Route countries.
Logistics infrastructure of Luxemburg and possible advantages that will be provided by CFL Cargo to BALO in Luxemburg was described during the meeting. Result of the meeting was that Germany, France, Scandinavia and also Spain will be reachable with railway by regular services from Luxemburg.
Logistics workgroup of Luxemburg Ankara Embassy and BALO Batı Anadolu Lojistik Organizasyonlar Inc. have been agreed to continue to negotiations in order to improve cooperation and configure works.
Luxemburg Ambassador esteemed Arlette Conzemius stated her pleasure for this meeting by inviting BALO Batı Anadolu Lojistik Organizasyonlar Inc. management to Turkish Business Council that will be held by Luxemburg on September.
04/12/2013 BALO was Viking Rail Operator
BALO was officially Viking Train Operator at the annual meeting of the Viking Train Operator.
14/11/2013 BALO, attended to Logist Eurasia Fair
6. Logistics industry, transportation, loading, unloading, stacking, storage and vehicles, equipment, systems and technology fair was held in Tüyap Beylikdüzü Fair and Convention Center on 14-17 November.
12/11/2013 BALO, South Marmara Region Presentation Meeting
BALO was held Bursa presentation meeting in Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry on 12 November.
Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Lithuanian Railways and BALO in the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey on 11 September 2013.
18/07/2013 Soft Company completed the software program made special to BALO
Soft Company completed the software program made special to BALO and delivered it on July 2013, Thursday in head office in Izmir.
15/07/2013 Celebi Bandirma Port Authorized Persons Visited BALO
General Manager of Bandirma Celebi Port Captain Mr Ozgur Durmacalis and Marketing Manager Ms Burcin Yalazan came to BALO Izmir head office.
11/07/2013 Visit to Ports of Cerkezköy, Edirne, Kapikule, Tekirdag
General manager Mr Huseyin Isteermis and Operation Manager Mr Erkan Aksoy have visited Ports of Cerkezköy, Edirne, Kapikule, Tekirdag regarding to operations which will start on September.
03/07/2013 After the Settlement Express Interfracht Visited BALO in Izmir
Mr Erik Regter, the Chairman of RCA, Mr Claus Michael Jul Hansen, the Head of Operator, Mr Ahmet Cay, the Head of South-Eatern Europe, and Mr Ercument Gucuyener as Managing Director visited BALO
19/06/2013 Visit to Duisport and Inspections for Terminals in Germany
The authorities of BALO visited Duisport and inspected the rail terminals for block train transportation to Germany.
18/06/2013 5th Board of Directors Meeting of 2013
BALO will start its trsansports on August by decisions taken in 5th Board of Directors Meeting in Izmir Head Office.