Turkey Freight And Logistics - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2026-2031)

The turkey freight and logistics market size is expected to grow from USD 67.43 billion in 2025 to USD 70.12 billion in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 86.54 billion by 2031 at 4.30% CAGR over 2026-2031. This report is Segmented by End User Industry (Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry, Construction, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Mining and Quarrying, Wholesale and Retail Trade, Others), by Logistics Function (Courier, Express and Parcel (CEP), Freight Forwarding, Freight Transport, Warehousing and Storage, Other Services), and Geography. The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

Turkey Freight And Logistics Market Trends and Insights

Middle Corridor revival connecting China-Europe via the Caspian route

Freight activity on the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route rose sharply in 2024, and the momentum is set to continue in 2025 as corridor partners prioritize capacity, transit time, and reliability improvements that connect Turkish gateways to Central Asia and western China. Upgrades to the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars rail line and complementary digitalization and tariff alignment measures support faster end-to-end services with fewer stops, which strengthens Turkey’s role as the western anchor of the route. Better east-west rail-port integration is also catalyzed by multilateral finance, including an IFC-led facility for a leading regional operator that targets port capacity, intermodal assets, and greener practices. This combination of infrastructure, policy, and financing puts rail and intermodal options on firmer footing for shippers that seek to diversify away from congested maritime lanes. As these improvements scale, the Turkey freight and logistics market should gain from more predictable lead times and wider equipment availability across Eurasian lanes.

Automotive and white goods manufacturing clusters are driving inbound-outbound logistics.

Turkey’s automotive production and exports remained strong in 2025, with vehicle and parts exports significantly contributing to national trade and maintaining stable plant utilization in key industrial provinces. The customs union with the European Union enabled duty-free access for many finished vehicles and appliances, boosting localization strategies for OEMs and suppliers in Bursa, Kocaeli, Izmir, and Ankara. Strong outbound volumes led logistics providers to align factory dispatches with Ro-Ro ferry and European road schedules. The sector’s resilience increased demand for time-definite haulage, pre-carriage staging, and customs readiness, supporting higher-value contract logistics near OEM clusters. As electrification and supplier consolidation progress, integrated solutions combining road, Ro-Ro, rail, and yard management can enhance throughput and reduce dwell, driving growth in Turkey's freight and logistics market through 2026.

Seismic risk and infrastructure vulnerability concerns affecting warehouse site selection

Turkey’s seismic profile elevates risk for first-degree zones that host dense industry and logistics assets, including Istanbul, Bursa, and Kocaeli. Time-dependent models for the North Anatolian Fault suggest high multi-decade probability ranges for a major event near Istanbul, which continues to shape site selection, retrofit planning, and continuity strategies for critical logistics infrastructure. A magnitude 6.2 event near Istanbul in April 2025 highlighted strengths and gaps in mitigation measures and asset readiness, which validated the importance of compliance audits and reinforcements in older building stock. Operators increasingly scrutinize subsoil data, code compliance, and utility reliability in project scoping, with insurers conditioning terms on resilience investments and emergency response capabilities. Over the long term, the Turkey freight and logistics market will benefit from tighter build standards and transport corridor reinforcements, although near-term costs and site constraints remain a drag in high-risk zones.

Other drivers and restraints analyzed in the detailed report include:

• Istanbul Airport mega-hub expansion boosting air cargo throughput
• Contract logistics and 3PL sector maturation serving multinational clients
• Geopolitical tensions are disrupting Black Sea and Syrian border trade routes

For complete list of drivers and restraints, kindly check the Table Of Contents.

Segment Analysis

Manufacturing led the Turkey freight and logistics market share at 45.43% in 2025, reflecting sustained automotive output and strong export linkages into Europe. Wholesale and retail trade is projected to be the fastest end-user vertical, with the Turkey freight and logistics market size for this segment expected to expand at a 5.23% CAGR between 2026 and 2031, supported by mobile commerce adoption and last-mile network densification. Automotive hubs in Bursa, Kocaeli, Izmir, and Ankara anchor inbound parts and outbound finished-vehicle flows, leveraging the EU customs union to sustain duty-free access for a substantial share of exports. Ministry of Trade statistics indicated that vehicle and parts exports were a key contributor to export value in 2025, underlining the sector’s role as a central engine for transport demand. The Turkey freight and logistics industry continues to adapt to just-in-sequence manufacturing by expanding finished-vehicle logistics services and integrating Ro-Ro ferry schedules with European inland distribution. This strengthens contract logistics in OEM corridors where vendors, 3PLs, and carriers coordinate yard, pre-carriage, and customs workflows for time-sensitive parts and vehicles.

Growth in wholesale and retail trade relies on network capacity and service quality, especially in same-day and next-day windows concentrated in Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir. As marketplaces scale and cross-border parcels grow, operators refine routing and pickup-drop-off solutions around dense urban footprints, which compresses lead times and supports higher peak handling. In sectors such as agricultural perishables and healthcare, cold chain requirements deepen the need for compliance, traceability, and consistent temperature control, which favors specialized providers in Marmara and selected Anatolian cities. Infrastructure projects and intermodal integration improve reach and resiliency for these verticals, supporting the Turkey freight and logistics market as shippers seek alternatives to single-mode dependency. As 2026 unfolds, capacity investments and process standardization continue to automate repetitive tasks in high-volume nodes, creating room for tighter service level agreements in consumer-facing distribution.

Complete Report Scope:

• End User Industry
  • Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Oil and Gas, Mining and Quarrying
  • Wholesale and Retail Trade
  • Others
• Logistics Function
  • Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP)
    • By Destination Type
      • Domestic
      • International
  • Freight Forwarding
    • By Mode of Transport
      • Air
      • Sea and Inland Waterways
      • Others
  • Freight Transport
    • By Mode of Transport
      • Air
      • Pipelines
      • Rail
      • Road
      • Sea and Inland Waterways
  • Warehousing and Storage
    • By Temperature Control
      • Non-Temperature Controlled
      • Temperature Controlled
  • Other Services

List of Companies Covered in this Report:

• A.P. Moller-Maersk
• Alisan Group
• Arikanli Holding (including Yurtici Kargo)
• Arkas Holding
• ATA Freight
• BARSAN Global Logistics (BGL)
• Bati Innovative Logistics
• Bayraktar Shipping
• Borusan Holdings (including Borusan Logistics)
• Cagri Logistics
• CMA CGM Group (including CEVA Logistics)
• DHL Group (including MNG Cargo AS)
• DSV A/S (Including DB Schenker)
• Ekol Logistics
• FedEx
• Fevzi Gandur Lojistik AS
• Genel Transport
• Gokbora
• Gulf Agency Company (GAC)
• Havi Logistics

Additional Benefits:

• The market estimate (ME) sheet in Excel format
• 3 months of analyst support