Food Exports Broke a Record, Demand for Refrigerated Vehicles Increased

Following the record increases in global food prices last year, Turkey's food exports also rose to a record level. The increase in exports was reflected in the demands for refrigerated transportation. Transbatur Logistics, which specializes in international refrigerated transportation, doubled its size compared to the previous year. General Manager of the Company Cafer Korhan, “We can store food products at the right temperature, preserving their freshness and “We deliver door to door to the country.” said.

With the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war, global food prices rose to record levels last year. Although it later declined, the volatility in prices increased the demand for Turkey's food products. According to TUIK data, exports in the "manufacture of food products" category increased by 24 percent last year, breaking a record with 21 billion 456 million dollars. In 2022, half of the exports were imported with 10 billion 771 million dollars. The record increase and levels in exports continued in the first month of this year.

The export record was also reflected in international refrigerated transport. Transbatur Logistics , which provides refrigerated transport services between Turkey and European, Asian, Middle Eastern and North African countries, doubled its food shipments during this period. The company's General Manager, Cafer Korhan, stated that temperature-controlled food transportation is a separate area of ​​expertise and that they are very sensitive to product safety.

Door to Door, On-Time Delivery in Food Transportation

Emphasizing that they deliver frozen fruits, vegetables, seafood, ready meals and dairy products to all of Europe and many Asian countries while preserving their freshness, Korhan said, “We keep all food products at the right temperature with our vehicles with adjustable coolers between 18 °C and -26 °C. “We deliver door to door and on time.” said.

Korhan pointed out that in food logistics, it is a serious obligation to keep the products at the correct temperature from loading to transportation, unloading from the vehicle to storage.

Underlining that if the rules are not followed, the shelf life of the product may decrease or completely deteriorate due to physical or chemical deterioration, Korhan said, “As Transbatur Logistics, we fully fulfill our obligations with our fully equipped vehicles, equipment, years of experience and staff specialized in cold chain. “We offer customer-oriented, fast, safe and cost-effective solutions in food transportation 7 hours a day, 24 days a week.” he said.

Korhan explained that they attach great importance to technology and information infrastructure in logistics processes, and that their customers can track the location of the cargo online whenever they want. Stating that food logistics services also include import and export customs procedures, Korhan added that they also provide fast delivery with express transportation service.

Source: HORECA Trend and Transbatur Logistics