Interspor chooses CEVA as its logistics partner in Turkey
19 April 2010 - 15:35 CET
CEVA will manage Interspor distribution and home delivery service in Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey, 19 April 2010 - CEVA Logistics, one of the world's leading supply chain companies, has signed a five year agreement worth €1.5 million per year with Interspor Dıs Tic. A.S., the foremost fitness and sporting Goods Company in Turkey.
CEVA will offer Interspor a wide range of services for distribution like LTL, FTL, home delivery and dedicated choices. In particular, CEVA will manage the distribution of home and professional fitness equipment and accessories on a daily basis from CEVA's Çatalca multi-user warehouse to the chain stores and distributors of Interspor. CEVA will also provide home delivery service to Interspor customers. About 900 truckloads of goods will be distributed every year in Turkey.
Abdullah Kızılaslan, Logistics Manager of Interspor, said: "The retail market demands expertise, focused support and speed. The high knowledge of our markets and the strong presence in the region led our decision to choose CEVA as logistics partner. Their vast experience in home delivery service allows us to provide high levels of service to our customers."
Aslan Uzun, CEVA's General Manager, Turkey & Balkans, said: "We are delighted that Interspor has chosen CEVA as their logistics partner. Our unique distribution model in Turkey was one of the key elements that motivated Interspor to select us. Now, they not only have the ability to respond quickly to consumer demand, but can reduce transportation costs by participating in our shared network. CEVA's proven expertise in home delivery guarantees that Interspor products and customers are in safe hands."
For more information contact:
Turhan Özen
Business Development & CEVA Cargo Director - Turkey
+90 216 633 44 44
Turhan.Ozen@cevalogistics.com
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