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.
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.
