Stating that the logistics sector in Turkey shows significant growth and development every year, Akca Logistics General Manager Enes Akça pointed out the importance of the workforce in the rise in Turkey's performance and said, “Logistics is one of the sectors with the greatest need for qualified labor in our country. "As employers of the sector, we must close this gap by directing the young and qualified workforce potential to logistics," he said.
Stating that our country is in a position to be one of the most important logistics bases in the world, according to the "Foreign Trade Logistics" report of the Ministry of Commerce, Akca Logistics General Manager Enes Akça said, "Turkey's advantageous geographical location shows that it can be a base for transportation activities. Logistics in 2022." "36,6 billion dollars of service exports were achieved in the transportation and transportation services sector. This rate not only reveals the importance of the logistics sector for our country, but also shows that its potential is developing at a great pace," he said.
The shining star of trade is logistics
Stating that the need for trained manpower in various positions and fields in the logistics sector is increasing day by day, Akça said, “The requirements of the age and technological developments constantly move the sector forward and create an area where different dynamics work together. Digitalization of the industry and autonomous services are a good example to understand this change. Accordingly, following the potential of young people and supporting their initiatives has become an obligation, not an option. As Akca Logistics, which offers innovative and personalized solutions to its business partners, we are making important strides to ensure maximum efficiency in our sector. In addition to logistics and supply chain management services, we provide our stakeholders with the development and implementation of technological solutions under the umbrella of 'Akca Technology'. Thanks to the services we provide, we provide gains such as efficiency, flexibility, traceability, security and focus in all operations and processes. In addition to our software services, we also provide hardware services. Gains provided by autonomous equipment, AGV Systems and unmanned devices; It is of great importance in terms of occupational health and safety in order to reduce the risk of accidents to zero and reduce the margin of operational error. "In order to realize all these, it is necessary to put forward a mind, and for this, qualified workforce is very important."
The logistics industry is at a point open to innovation
Stating that innovation and technological developments cause a constant renewal in the logistics sector, Akça said, “Changing dynamics in logistics are advancing the sector towards a more competitive structure. There is more investment and progress in technology and sustainability issues. Therefore, in order to prevent our young people from seeing logistics as just a transportation job, we must show them attractive employment opportunities in the sector. As Akca Logistics, we have strong goals for the future. We want to work with all young people who want to improve themselves in the logistics industry. "We want to see our young people with us as we work together successfully and contribute to the development of the sector," he said.