Samsun Lojistik Merkezi

What Samsun Lojistik Merkezi does

Samsun Lojistik Merkezi (SLC Turkey) is a privately held joint-stock company (Anonim Şirketi) that operates Turkey's first intermodal logistics center, located on a 680,000 m² site in Tekkeköy, 15 km east of Samsun city center. The facility provides integrated logistics services at the junction of four transportation modes — highway, railway, sea, and air — with a 2 km rail spur connecting to the Samsun-Çarşamba line and proximity to Çarşamba Airport (8 km), Samsun Port (18 km), Yeşilyurt Port (2.5 km), and Toros Port (2.5 km). Its core offerings include Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 warehouse rentals (1,250 m², 2,500 m², and 4,500 m² respectively), office rentals, container handling and storage in a 15,850 m² terminal, truck parking (29,500 m²), bonded warehouse services, weighbridge, and on-site Mobile Customs Services operated by the Turkish Ministry of Trade since January 18, 2021. Phase 1 (80,000 m² of closed storage) is currently at approximately 50% occupancy, with Phase 2 expansion underway toward a planned 225,000 m² closed storage footprint.

SLC's business model is asset-heavy and recurring: revenue derives from subscription-style annual rentals of warehouse and office space, plus usage-based fees for container handling, truck parking, and weighbridge services. GTM is direct B2B sales targeting logistics companies, import/export firms, manufacturers, and new logistics-sector entrepreneurs. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is obtained by contacting the sales team. Ownership is distributed across public and quasi-public institutions — Samsun Metropolitan Municipality (40%), Samsun Chamber of Commerce and Industry (25%), Samsun Commodity Exchange (15%), Samsun Central Organized Industrial Zone (10%), and Tekkeköy Municipality (10%) — with the Middle Black Sea Development Agency (OKA) as a non-voting member. The facility was constructed with a 42–50 million euro EU grant (90% EU, 10% Republic of Turkey) under the Regional Competitiveness Operational Program (BROP), and SLC has cooperation agreements with leading European logistics centers (Italy, Germany, Spain) and participates in the EU-backed Europe Goes Silk Road project, positioning it within Eurasian freight corridor networks aimed at the Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Central Asia markets.

Name

Samsun Lojistik Merkezi

Legal name

Samsun Ulusal ve Uluslararası Lojistik Merkezi İşletmeciliği Anonim Şirketi

Website

https://slcturkiye.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Samsun Lojistik Merkezi (SLC Turkey) operates Turkey's first intermodal logistics center in Tekkeköy, Samsun, providing warehouse rental, container handling, truck parking, bonded storage, and on-site mobile customs services at the junction of rail, sea, air, and highway transport for B2B logistics and import/export tenants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intermodal Logistics Services

NAICS

General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Transportation and Warehousing (48-49)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Truck & Trailer Parking/Storage Yards (TLALAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Off-Dock Container Yards (Near-Port Overflow Yards) (TLALAJAK), Intermodal Chassis Storage & Pool Yards (TLALAKAG)

Keywords

• Warehouse leasing services
• Container storage services
• Intermodal logistics center
• Customs clearance services
• Logistics handling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tekkeköy

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Warehouse and Office Rental: Rental of Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 warehouse areas, and office spaces to logistics companies and businesses. Warehouses range from 1,250 m2 to 4,500 m2 with various ceiling heights.
2. Handling Services: Container handling and storage services, loading/unloading operations, and weighing services (weighbridge).
3. Truck Park Services: Truck parking area services for logistics vehicles (29,500 m2 truck parking area).
4. Bonded Warehouse Services: Customs bonded warehouse facilities for storage of goods pending customs clearance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Samsun Lojistik Merkezi (SLC Turkey) operates Turkey's first intermodal logistics center, providing warehouse leasing (Type 1, 2, and 3 warehouses ranging from 1,250 m² to 4,500 m²), container handling and storage, truck parking, weighbridge, bonded warehouse services, on-site mobile customs clearance, and office rentals to logistics companies, importers/exporters, and manufacturers. The 680,000 m² facility combines air, land, sea, and railway transportation access in a single location near the Black Sea port of Samsun.

Product overview

Samsun Logistics Center (SLC) is Turkey's first intermodal logistics center offering integrated logistics services through a platform of three main service categories: Centralized Facility Management Services (warehouse rental, handling, container storage, truck park, weighbridge, bonded warehouse), Support Services (security, fire/ambulance stations, fuel station), and Facility Common Area Maintenance. The center provides Type 1 (1,250 m²), Type 2 (2,500 m²), and Type 3 (4,500 m²) warehouse units plus office rental. Key differentiators include on-site Mobile Customs Service operated by the Turkish Ministry of Trade, direct railway connection, and proximity to Çarşamba Airport (8 km), Samsun Port (18 km), Yeşilyurt Port (3 km), and Toros Port. The center operates as a dry harbor serving import/export traffic for a potential market of 600 million people across Eastern Europe, Black Sea countries, Middle East, and Central Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Warehouse Leasing Services Warehouse rental units of three types — Type 1 (1,250 m², 5.5m ceiling), Type 2 (2,500 m²), and Type 3 (4,500 m²) — offered to logistics companies, manufacturers, and trading firms needing storage near the Samsun port.
• Office Rental Rental office spaces available for logistics companies operating within the center, enabling a one-stop-shop concept of warehouse and office combined.
• Container Handling and Storage Services Container handling, stacking, and storage services within the 15,850 m² container terminal area of the facility, provided to freight operators and trading firms.
• Truck Park Services Designated truck parking areas with 29,500 m² capacity for logistics vehicles in transit, available to trucking companies and freight operators.
• Weighbridge Services On-site weighbridge facilities for weighing trucks and cargo, serving logistics companies and trading firms using the facility.
• Bonded Warehouse Services Customs bonded warehouse facilities for storage of goods pending customs clearance, available to import/export companies and freight operators.
• Handling Services (Loading/Unloading) Container handling and storage services, loading/unloading operations for cargo and containers at the Samsun Logistics Center facility.
• Mobile Customs Service On-site customs clearance services operated by the Turkish Ministry of Trade, enabling customs clearance of trucks exporting by road to Europe, Georgia, Turkic Republics, Iran, and Iraq without disrupting city traffic.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves potential market of 600 million people in Eastern Europe, Turkey, Black Sea countries, Middle East, Central Asia
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Samsun Metropolitan MunicipalitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner with 40% share rate in the logistics village establishment cooperation protocol. Hosted administrative committee meetings at metropolitan facilities.
• Middle Black Sea Development Agency (OKA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUltimate beneficiary executive institution for the project. Natural member of cooperation protocol. Provided coordination and project management support.
• Samsun Chamber of Commerce and IndustrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner with 25% share rate in cooperation protocol. Organizes tenders for warehouse construction. Led Czech-Samsun Business Forum events.
• Turkish State Railways (TCDD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRailway connection passes by facility. TCDD negotiating to renew and activate Samsun-Çarşamba railway line and allocate unused lines to logistics village.
• European Logistics Centers NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with leading European logistics centers: Italy (Verona, Napoli, Padova, Bologna, Paran), Germany (Bremen, Nuremberg, Berlin, Leipzig), Spain (Zaragoza, Barcelona). Aims to integrate Samsun into international freight corridors.
• Europe Goes Silk Road ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject team from Vienna University and Vienna University of Technology visited to explore logistics stops on the new Silk Road route. Team exploring developments in logistics stops across Eurasia.
• Czech Republic Trade ChamberminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership through EU-backed 'Project to Strengthen EU-Turkey Business Bridges through More Cooperation and Understanding'. Czech-Samsun Business Forum organized.
• OMU Terme Vocational SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSigned cooperation protocol for applied education. SLC collects student demands for applied training from its members and notifies the school each December.
• Hitit UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartment of International Trade and Logistics Management students visited the facility for educational purposes to learn about overall functioning and activities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PSA International: Singapore-headquartered global port and logistics operator. Comparable as a broad incumbent in intermodal logistics infrastructure and terminal operations globally.
• DP World: Global port and logistics operator with dry port and logistics park offerings across multiple geographies. Comparable as a broad incumbent providing intermodal logistics infrastructure at scale.
• Hutchison Ports: Global port operator with significant logistics facility investments. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering port-adjacent warehousing and logistics infrastructure worldwide.

Direct peers

• EUROGATE: European terminal and intermodal logistics operator operating container terminals and logistics centers. Comparable as a direct intermodal logistics infrastructure operator in Europe.
• Hupac: Swiss intermodal operator combining rail and road transport across Europe. Closely comparable business model to SLC's combined rail, road, sea, and air intermodal platform.
• Kombiverkehr: German intermodal logistics operator offering combined rail/road container transport services. Highly comparable to SLC as a European intermodal terminal/logistics center operator.
• Euroports: European port and logistics infrastructure operator with multiple terminals and logistics hubs. Directly comparable as an intermodal logistics infrastructure operator serving international trade flows.
• Samsunport: The port facility located in the same Samsun catchment, only 18 km from SLC. Directly comparable intermodal logistics infrastructure serving the same regional trade corridor.

Regional players

• Netlog Lojistik: Turkish logistics provider offering warehousing, container handling, and intermodal services. Comparable as a regional Turkish logistics operator addressing similar customer pain points.
• Arkas Logistics: Major Turkish logistics operator with port, container, and land transport services. Comparable as a regional player offering integrated logistics services in the same Turkish market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/samsunlogistics
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/slcturkiye

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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