Goodyear chooses CEVA as logistics partner in Turkey
26 November 2009 - 11:04 CET
Istanbul, Turkey, 26 November 2009 - CEVA Logistics, one of the world's leading supply chain companies, today announced that it has been selected by Goodyear Lastikleri T.A.S, to be its logistics provider in Turkey. The company is a subsidiary of Good Year Tire and Rubber - one of the world's largest tire companies. CEVA will provide Full Truck Load (FTL) and Partial (LTL) distribution services from Goodyear's Adapazari and Izmit plants to their dealers and automotive manufacturers (OEM) throughout Turkey.CEVA's service will consist of three distribution modes: Partial (LTL distribution) through CEVA distribution network, Routed FTL's, and micro distribution from CEVA branches throughout Turkey. All the distribution process will be visible by Goodyear with a track and trace system via the web.
Aslan Uzun, CEVA's General Manager for the Turkey and Balkans said, "We believe that our unique one-way distribution network was one of the key elements that motivated Goodyear's choice to choose CEVA as a logistics partner. We presented a perfect match-up for them with regards to the strategic location of our branches throughout Turkey and the effective micro distribution to other customers. Our tailored-support and distribution experience with Goodyear in Spain, Greece and Italy gives us confidence that the future efficiency improvements we have proposed in Turkey will enable us to meet any urgent demands."
For more information please contact:
Turhan Özen
BD Director - Turkey
T: +90 216 633 44 44
E: turhan.ozen@cevalogistics.com
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CEVA Logistics is a leading global supply chain management company. We provide end-to-end design, implementation and operational solutions in contract logistics and freight management to large and medium-sized national and multinational companies. CEVA employs circa 50,000 people and runs an extensive global network with facilities in over 100 countries. For the year ending 31 December 2008, the Group reported revenues of €6.3bn. For more information, please visit www.cevalogistics.com.
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