Exports by way of railways in Türkiye surged almost 13% within the January-July interval this 12 months and 1.2 million tons of export cargo was carried within the said interval, a high official stated on Monday, highlighting the numerous momentum the nation has gained in rail transportation.
Reviewing the freight knowledge for the interval in a written assertion, Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu emphasised that Türkiye’s increasing railway transportation capability would contribute to boosting export volumes additional within the coming years.
“We see that the use of railways in our export transportation is increasing every year, and under the leadership of our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, we are tirelessly working to develop our railway transportation and infrastructure, which stand out for their environmental and economic benefits, to meet the growing demand,” stated Uraloğlu.
“We have also renewed conventional lines that had been untouched for almost 100 years. We have connected our organized industrial zones, factories and ports to our railway network,” he added.
Uraloğlu additionally famous that railway transportation has elevated the nation’s export potential each by way of pace and capability, saying: “We broke a record by carrying 1.2 million tons of exports in the first seven months of 2024, with an increase of 13.2% compared to the same period last year.”
“Türkiye’s expanding railway transportation capacity will further increase export volumes in the coming years. The exports we carry out by rail are an important element of our country’s economic growth,” the minister stated.
“Our goal is to expand these networks and further strengthen Türkiye’s strategic role in Europe’s trade routes.”
Furthermore, he emphasised that Istanbul and surrounding provinces play a big position in railway transportation, noting that 86% of complete exports, or the equal of greater than 1.03 million tons, have been transported from Istanbul and neighboring provinces.
He additionally identified that export merchandise from provinces like Izmir, Eskişehir, Ankara and Sivas are delivered to Europe, demonstrating Türkiye’s logistical power and the significance of railway transportation in exports.
Additionally, Uraloğlu highlighted that railway connections that guarantee connectivity with Europe present substantial financial and environmental advantages.
Uraloğlu additionally burdened that with the operation of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars (BTK) railway line, Türkiye’s position as a commerce bridge between Asia and Europe has been additional strengthened. He famous that infrastructure enhancements and cooperation agreements between European and Central Asian railways have elevated Türkiye’s affect in railways exports.
“At least eight freight trains operating daily between Türkiye and Europe ensure uninterrupted trade with Europe,” he stated.
“The leading export items include automotive parts, textile products, food, electronics, chemical products, cement and construction materials. Thanks to this transportation infrastructure, we offer not only a cost advantage but also an environmentally friendly and sustainable transportation model,” he added.
Uraloğlu emphasised that railway transportation stands out as a extra environmentally pleasant choice and that it’ll play a key position in adapting to the European Green Deal, which targets greenhouse fuel discount and competitiveness in addition to in reaching Türkiye’s 2053 net-zero emission targets.
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