IMARC Group, a leading global market research and management consulting firm, has published its latest market intelligence report on the Turkey logistics market size reached USD 51.5 Billion in 2025. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 72.1 Billion by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 3.69% during 2026-2034, driven by Turkey's strategic geographic position bridging Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, expanding integration with regional trade corridors, rapid growth of e-commerce and last-mile delivery networks, and sustained government-backed infrastructure investment across ports, railways, and logistics centers.

The market is experiencing strong momentum as Turkey consolidates its role as a pivotal transit hub connecting European, Central Asian, and Middle Eastern trade routes. The country's position along the Middle Corridor, linking China and Central Asia to Europe via the Caspian Sea and Caucasus region, is reinforcing demand for multimodal freight solutions that combine road, rail, and maritime transport. Turkish manufacturers, particularly in the automotive, textile, and white goods sectors, rely heavily on efficient logistics networks to sustain export competitiveness into the European Union, supported by the EU Customs Union that grants duty-free access for a substantial share of Turkish exports. Simultaneously, the rapid expansion of digital commerce is increasing requirements for warehousing, fulfillment centers, parcel delivery, and last-mile logistics services across major urban centers including Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir.

How AI is Reshaping the Future of the Turkey Logistics Market?

• AI-Powered Route Optimization and Fleet Telematics for Freight Operators: Machine learning platforms are enabling Turkish logistics providers and freight forwarders to analyze real-time traffic patterns, border crossing congestion, and fuel consumption data to optimize delivery routes across the country's extensive highway network, reducing transit times and operational costs while improving on-time delivery performance for cross-border shipments moving through key corridors such as Kapikule and Habur.
• Intelligent Port Operations and Automated Container Handling: AI-driven systems integrated into major container terminals, including facilities within the Ambarli port cluster and Mersin International Port, are automating vessel scheduling, yard management, and container tracking, reducing dwell times and improving throughput efficiency as Turkish ports handle rising volumes of containerized cargo destined for European and Mediterranean markets.
• Predictive Demand Planning and Warehouse Automation for E-commerce Fulfillment: AI-powered analytics tools are helping Turkish logistics companies and third-party fulfillment providers forecast order volumes, optimize warehouse slotting, and automate sorting operations, shortening delivery windows for online retailers and enabling same-day or next-day delivery commitments in major metropolitan markets.

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Turkey Logistics Market Trends and Drivers

The Turkey logistics market is witnessing sustained expansion, fueled by the country's unique geographic positioning, structural shifts in trade flows, and continuous infrastructure modernization that is strengthening Turkey's standing as a regional logistics hub. Turkey's location at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East is the foundational demand driver, with the country bordering the Black Sea, Aegean Sea, and Mediterranean Sea across more than 180 commercial ports, terminals, and piers. Maritime transport remains the dominant mode for external trade, with Turkish ports handling approximately 553 million tons of total cargo and around 14 million TEUs of container throughput, supported by rising export activity and continuous efficiency improvements at major clusters including Aliaga, Ambarli, and Mersin. The Ambarli port complex on the European side of Istanbul, comprising multiple operator terminals such as Marport and Kumport, has attracted significant foreign investment, including a stake acquisition by COSCO Shipping in the Kumport Terminal, reflecting growing international confidence in Turkey's container handling capacity.

Government-backed infrastructure spending is playing a decisive role in shaping the logistics landscape. Cumulative investment in Turkey's transportation and logistics sub-sectors has reached approximately USD 280 Billion, with railway investments accounting for a majority share of the total volume of logistics and transportation investment allocated in the country. The government's development plans emphasize increasing rail freight's modal share, expanding high-speed rail networks, and constructing new logistics centers designed to reduce transport costs by consolidating services across different transport modes. Digital customs modernization is also reinforcing operational efficiency, with Turkey operating systems including the Container and Port Tracking System, Paperless Customs, and the Single Window System, which are streamlining clearance processes and reducing dwell times for cross-border cargo.

The Middle Corridor's rising strategic relevance is unlocking new freight volumes and repositioning Turkey as a preferred alternative route for Asia-Europe trade. Freight activity along the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route has surged, supported by improvements to the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars rail line and tariff alignment among transit countries. This shift is drawing multilateral financing toward port capacity expansion, intermodal terminal development, and greener logistics practices, further enhancing Turkey's competitiveness as a transcontinental trade gateway. Automotive manufacturing hubs in Bursa, Kocaeli, Izmir, and Ankara continue to anchor substantial inbound parts and outbound finished-vehicle freight flows, reinforcing the wholesale, retail, and manufacturing sectors as core end-use verticals driving sustained freight demand across the country.

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Turkey Logistics Industry Segmentation

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Breakup By Model Type:

• 1PL and 2PL
• 3PL
• 4PL

Third-party logistics providers account for a substantial share of the model type segment, as Turkish manufacturers and retailers increasingly outsource warehousing, transportation, and freight forwarding functions to specialized providers to reduce capital expenditure, access established distribution networks, and focus internal resources on core business operations, particularly as e-commerce penetration accelerates demand for scalable fulfillment infrastructure.

Breakup By Transportation Mode:

• Roadways
• Railways
• Waterways
• Airways

Roadways dominate the transportation mode segment, supported by Turkey's extensive and modern highway network that facilitates efficient door-to-door delivery across domestic and cross-border routes, with a large fleet of registered heavy goods vehicles enabling the country to serve as a key overland bridge for freight moving between Europe and the Middle East and Central Asia.

Breakup By End Use:

• Manufacturing
• Wholesale and Retail Trade
• Oil and Gas
• Construction
• Healthcare
• Others

Manufacturing represents the largest end use segment, reflecting sustained automotive and industrial goods output concentrated in Turkey's western manufacturing corridors, along with strong export linkages into European markets that require consistent, high-volume logistics support across inbound component supply chains and outbound finished goods distribution.

Competitive Landscape

The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the Turkey logistics market with detailed profiles of major companies, including:

• Arkas Logistics
• Borusan Lojistik
• CEVA Logistics Turkey
• DFDS A/S
• Ekol Logistics
• Horoz Lojistik
• Mars Logistics
• Netlog Logistics Group
• Omsan Lojistik
• UN Ro-Ro

Recent News and Developments in Turkey Logistics Market

• April 2024: DFDS, a Danish shipping and logistics company, finalized a deal worth USD 277 Million to acquire Ekol Logistics' international transport network in Turkey, integrating road transport into its Mediterranean ferry network and underlining Turkey's rising significance as a European manufacturing and nearshoring hub.
• June 2025: Phase 1 of the Mersin International Port Expansion Project, known as the East Med Hub 2 Project, was officially inaugurated with an investment exceeding USD 450 Million, enabling the port to simultaneously serve two mega container vessels and strengthening its position among the world's top ranked ports.
• January 2026: Turkey's Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure reported record maritime cargo handling, with Turkish ports handling 553.27 Million Tons of cargo and approximately 14 Million TEUs of containers, while international maritime freight reached 414.42 Million Tons, reinforcing the importance of Turkey's ports within regional and global supply chains.
• May 2026: Turkish authorities began preparing a tender process for a new logistics port in Mersin with a planned capacity of approximately 5 Million TEUs, alongside broader efforts across Turkish ports to accelerate green technology and AI-driven digital transformation initiatives.

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