Our Activities

Our Activities and Impact on the Sector

As Likitder, we support the development of safe, sustainable and efficient logistics solutions in the liquid and bulk product transportation sector. We contribute to our members' compliance with international standards by informing them about sectoral developments, and help them increase their technical competencies through training programs and workshops. At the same time, we carry out projects that support the development of our industry through public and private sector collaborations, and contribute to legislative efforts in cooperation with regulatory authorities. We encourage innovation and strengthen sectoral solidarity to shape the future of liquid logistics.

Strategic Cooperation Protocol Signed Between GTU and LİKİTDER!
An important cooperation protocol between Gebze Technical University (GTU) and Liquid and Bulk Product Transporters Association (LİKİTDER) in the fields of innovation, education, culture and social responsibility has been implemented.
📍 Signing Ceremony At the ceremony held on June 24, 2025 at GTU Congress and Culture Center, the protocol was signed by the Rector of the University, Prof. Dr. Hacı Ali Mantar on behalf of GTU and our Chairman Yusuf Tetik on behalf of GTU. Dr. Hacı Ali Mantar on behalf of GTU and our Chairman of the Board of Directors Mr. Yusuf Tetik on behalf of LİKİTDER.
🎯 This cooperation aims to develop projects that provide sectoral and social benefits between the university and our association, and to ensure that students and sector employees benefit from these projects at the highest level.

As LİKİTDER, one week after April 23rd National Sovereignty and Children's Day, we took the first step of our social responsibility project "Trucks Carrying Dreams" in Avlağı Village of Kovancılar district of Elazığ.

Our delegation, consisting of officials from LİKİTDER and KTTD, two stakeholder associations operating in the field of chemical logistics, held a productive meeting with the valuable bureaucrats of the Chemical Management Department of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change on the update of the Communiqué on Tanker Cleaning Facilities.

 
As Likitder, we met with our members, potential members and guests from valuable stakeholder associations at a meaningful iftar dinner. In this beautiful evening where we experienced the spirit of unity, solidarity and sharing of Ramadan together, we shared the happiness of coming together with our friends in the sector.



The Board of Directors of our association, LİKİTDER, attended an important sectoral meeting hosted by Türk Loydu Industry Department with the special invitation of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure officials.

The meeting on Transport Corridors and Transit Transportation in the Turkish Century, organized by TOBB and UND with the support of Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz, was held with the participation of Minister of Trade Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat and Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu.

Operation employees of LİKİTDER member companies came together today at the training on "Tank Containers and Equipment".
Our Association, which adopts increasing the quality of the workforce in the sector as one of its main goals, will continue its training activities without interruption.

Likitder member company representatives came together today to evaluate the issues on the agenda.
SECTOR REPRESENTATIVES VISITED ITO - ISTANBUL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT Şekib AVDAGIC
Sectoral Association Representatives Visited Dr. İsmail İlhan Hatipoğlu, Deputy Minister of Treasury and Finance
Professionals and senior executives of the Turkish transportation sector visited Mr. Erdal Bahçıvan, President of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry. Erdal Bahçıvan, President of the Istanbul Chamber of Industry.
LIKITDER Members Gathered Together at Annual Member Meeting Members of the Liquid and Bulk Product Transporters Association came together at the annual members' meeting and dinner held at Şekerpınar Workinn Hotel on Tuesday, November 12, to evaluate nearly a year since the establishment of our association and to discuss future projects.
On Wednesday, October 30th, in the training seminar organized by LİKİTDER, important issues such as green logistics, sustainability concepts, European Green Deal and Carbon Regulation at the Border were discussed in theoretical and practical aspects.
At the 1st Logistics Congress organized by LojiDer, one of the valuable non-governmental organizations of our sector, our association was represented by Mr. Ekin TIRMAN, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. Ekin TIRMAN, Board Member Mr. Muhammet ÇİL and Mr. Ayhan Özekin, General Manager of the Association. Mr. Ayhan Özekin represented our association.
LİKİTDER Board of Directors was received by Mr. Sezai Uçarmak, Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Trade within the scope of Ankara visits.

LİKİTDER Management held a series of important meetings in Ankara to discuss the future and current problems of the sector.
Mr. Ayhan Özekin, General Manager of Likitder, met with officials from Beykoz University Vocational School of Logistics and exchanged views on NGO and university cooperation.
Vice Rectors of Gebze Technical University and Likitder Board of Directors visited liquid and bulk transportation, washing and storage facilities in Gebze Dilovası region.
Yusuf Tetik, President of Liquid and Bulk Product Transporters Association (LİKİTDER) and members of the Board of Directors visited Rector Prof. Dr. Haci Ali Mantar.
LİKİTDER Management visited the Executive Board of the CHEMICAL INDUSTRIERS ASSOCIATION OF TURKEY. It was agreed in principle to cooperate and joint projects between the two associations.
LİKİTDER Board of Directors continues its visits to sector stakeholders.
As Likitder Management, we visited Ipsala Customs Director Mr. İbrahim Yücel today. We would like to thank Mr. Director and his colleagues for their hospitality.
LİKİTDER Board of Directors visited Poliport Senior Management for lunch today.
LİKİTDER Management, the newly established association of the logistics sector, paid a courtesy visit to UTİKAD, another well-established association of the sector.
We would like to thank our sponsors Renault Trucks and Koçaslanlar Otomotiv for their contribution to the organization of the Likitder launch event.