BBC Chartering strengthens Turkish presence
The leading provider of multipurpose and heavy lift shipping services, German based BBC Chartering, announces to strengthen its commercial presence in the eastern Mediterranean by establishing a local representation through ‘BBC Chartering Turkey’ in Istanbul, effective November 1, 2012, the Company news release said.
The representation allows local shippers a direct access to the global shipping network of BBC Chartering and results from a partnership with Normed Denizcilik A.S., a leading regional carrier connecting Northern Europe and Turkey with regular liner services.
The Istanbul office marks the 27th global presence in BBC Chartering’s commercial network and will be headed by Mr. Ozgur Emre Saracoglu. Mr. Svend Andersen, CEO of BBC Chartering says, “We are excited about this step and we look forward to promoting our global MPV/HL shipping brand now also in Turkey”. Mr. Omer Azar, CEO of Normed Denizcilik A.S. says, “With BBC Chartering as partner we are pleased to offer premier global transport solutions to regional shippers and freight forwarders in Turkey”.