The Port Operators Association of Turkey (TÜRKLİM) is a prominent sector organization that represents private port operators in Turkey. Established in 2006, TÜRKLİM advocates for the ports that are integral to Turkey's trade and maritime tourism.
The main mission of TÜRKLİM is to address common challenges faced by port operators and to propose solutions through discussions with public authorities. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of timely infrastructure investments to meet the growing economic needs of the country. TÜRKLİM also works to disseminate best practices in port management and shares valuable information with both domestic and international stakeholders.
Furthermore, TÜRKLİM focuses on the professional development of the port sector, promoting the creation of vocational standards and certification for port employees.
TÜRKLİM's mission emphasizes sustainability, environmental protection, digital transformation, and gender equality in the port sector, aiming to modernize Turkey's ports while contributing to the global shift towards green and circular economies.
TÜRKLİM’s vision is to become the leading and most reliable reference point for the Turkish port sector, representing it effectively on both national and international platforms.
