Railport, the intermodal terminal in Kartepe, Türkiye, has completed its first finished vehicle train operation, marking a new milestone for rail-based automotive logistics at the site, according to duisport.
The inaugural train transported 216 imported finished vehicles from Ford Otosan and arrived at the Railport terminal, where unloading was completed successfully. The operation was carried out by rail and involved several partners across the logistics chain.
The finished vehicle service follows Railport’s earlier operational start, when the terminal launched intermodal services with its first container train in November 2025. Railport is Türkiye’s first private intermodal terminal and a joint venture between Arkas Holding and duisport.
Multi-partner rail operation
Duisport underlined that the finished vehicle transport was conducted with Mars Logistics acting as the logistics service provider. KoçZer led strategic procurement and process management, while Körfez Ulaştırma was responsible for the continuous execution of rail operations. Transwaggon Group supplied the wagons used for transport.
The terminal itself is equipped with infrastructure specifically designed for handling finished vehicles. Railport covers approximately 22,000 square metres and has a finished vehicle parking capacity of 1,563 vehicles. Dedicated ramps enable import and export operations of finished vehicles by rail.
Focus on rail-based vehicle logistics
With the completion of its first finished vehicle rail operation, Railport is now extending its activities beyond containers to automotive logistics by rail. According to duisport, the terminal aims to support more efficient and environmentally friendly transport by shifting freight to rail and integrating it into intermodal supply chains.
The operator said the development forms part of its broader strategy to expand rail-based logistics solutions in Türkiye, following the terminal’s initial operational launch in late 2025.
Becoming a hub
Railport is located around 150 kilometres southeast of Istanbul, at the heart of the Iron Silk Road corridor. Construction of the terminal started in September 2023 and was developed in cooperation with Arkas Holding and duisport.
Earlier reporting by RailFreight.com noted that, once fully developed, Railport is expected to handle containers, general cargo, trailers, and finished vehicles, supported by advanced operational systems and intermodal connectivity. The terminal has also implemented a dedicated terminal operating system to manage and optimise rail and road flows.