"Revista Cargo" accompanied the presentation of the project to reconvert the Container Terminal South of the Port of Leixões, considered as the "jewel" of the portfolio of the Turkish company Yilport - the words of Robert Yildirim himself, president of the group holding the holding is responsible for the management of container terminals.
The Yildirim Group chairman added that the investment of 43.4 million euros in the conversion of the terminal, which will allow the port of the port to expand in terms of cargo handling, is part of a ambitious plan that aims to put Leixões on the world map. During the speech, Robert Yildirim assured that the priority is the writing of a "success story", both in the Port of Leixões and in the region that fits its zone of influence.
"We want to compete with the Spanish ports, namely Barcelona and Valencia," said Robert Yildirim
"We came to Portugal not to stop the terminal for ten years and then to sell it to others, as is the practice of other investment funds. No. We are industrial investors - we understand the segment of the terminals, the business and its economy, so we are here to build and invest in the best possible way so that everyone is satisfied, "said Robert Yildirim, speaking loudly to the audience. which included the Minister of the Sea, the President of the Board of Directors of APDL, the CEO of Yilport), at the Cruise Terminal of the Port of Leixões.
"This investment in Leixões will bring a great return to the economy: it will create new jobs, new businesses and assist the logistics and exportation component of the region. We want to compete with the Spanish ports, namely Barcelona and Valencia, we want to compete for the cargo that goes to the center of Spain. We are able to capture new business here, we offer the most attractive rates and services, so we believe that these cargo owners will make a stopover in Leixões and that we will repeat a success story in this port and in this city ", explained the president of the Turkish group.
A lasting relationship based on commitment: "We will stay here for a long time," he said.
We'll be here a long time. I will be happy to sit down with all the decision-makers in this community to discuss how we can shape the port to face the future. We will be happy to help you with what you need in terms of network connections as well. When we create relationships, business will eventually appear. Therefore, the more you understand us, the more we understand you. We will find fruitful solutions for Porto together, "he assured, clapping the audience.
Source, Revista Cargo.
