en.Wedoany.com Reported - European logistics service provider GLS has announced the establishment of a joint venture in Turkey, creating GLS Türkiye, with plans to commence operations by the end of 2026. GLS is partnering with a group of Turkish logistics professional investors, including Aslan Kut (co-founder of one of the country's largest parcel operators), Turgut Erkeskin (former president of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations, Fiata), and Şerafettin Aras (chairman of the board of UND, Turkey's leading transport association).

Özgür F. Kut, General Manager of GLS Türkiye, stated that Turkish businesses and consumers require a parcel service provider that combines international operational excellence with deep local insights. The team possesses extensive experience in the Turkish logistics market and is committed to building an operational system tailored to local needs, while delivering the reliability and service quality that GLS has demonstrated across Europe.

Dr. Karl Pfaff, General Manager of the GLS Group, noted that Turkey is a strategic extension of GLS's European network and a key cross-continental gateway to Asia. For years, GLS has observed strong cross-border parcel flows between Turkey and Europe, and establishing a local presence will enable more efficient service for these connections. This joint venture not only brings the necessary local expertise but also offers Turkish customers and businesses access to GLS's international network, its operational know-how, premium services, and a globally benchmarked brand. Dr. Karl Pfaff expressed pride in having an exceptional team of Turkish entrepreneurs.