Çukurova region is located at the southeastern part of the Mediterranean coast in

Turkey. The region is composed of two provinces, Adana in the east and Mersin in the

west (TR62 NUTSII). The area of the region is 29515 km2 (14.030 km² Mersin, 15.485

km2 Adana) which is around 3,7% of Turkey’s area. Neighbouring provinces along the

northern border from west to east are Karaman, Konya, Nigde and Kayseri. Western bor-

der is with Antalya, eastern border with Kahramanmaras, Osmaniye and Hatay.The Tau-

rus Mountains and the Çukurova plain constitute the two main geographical features.

Located at the crossroads of Anatolia and Middle East, Çukurova has always been a spot

of interest in history, thus home to many significant civilisations.Because of the strategi-

cally location between Europa and Middle East, its historical-cultural structure, climatic

conditions, wide hinterland and advanced infrastructure, Çukurova is suitable for deve-

lopment . In addition, the region has four universities, research institutes, organized in-

dustrial zones, large scale industrial and trade units, technological development zones

and free trade zones.

Çukurova Region, puts you at the heart of the global village-for both physical and virtual trade.

According to this plan,using effectively Turkey's current geo-strategic

position and being transit country among energy producer and consumer

countries, geo-strategic position of the region will be more strengthened.

Thus, 'Ceyhan can be one of the important centers by main distribution

points in the international oil market, natural gas transit pipeline construc-

tion will be completed and the necessary measures will be taken in order to

be effective in selling gas to Europe.’

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Ninth Development Plan

(2007-2013) mentions that

the region of Çukurova will

be important key in the next

perriod because of Turkey’s

geo-strategic position.

For Çukurova Region, the second fundamental role in the national plans and programs is to become one of the

world's most important bases of energy distribution with the region's existing and planned pipelines. Ceyhan,

transporting Oil and natural gas to the world by Mediterranean, is energy bridge of Europe and the Middle

East. The Region is progressing rapidly with its existing and planned pipelines to become one of the world's

most important energy bases.Providing that Samsun-Ceyhan pipeline, which is expected to be finished in the

following years, is completed in addition to the BTC and the Kirkuk-Adana-Yumurtalik lines, it will reach

about 190 million tons capacity per year, coming to a central position in the distribution of natural gas of

Iran .Considering as the most important port of Rotterdam terminal of Europe with 133 million tons capacity

per year, the importance of the Ceyhan terminal is appearing clearly.

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It can be said that one of the main targets national development plans and

programs is Cukurova region to be the logistics center of Turkey and the

Eastern Mediterranean. In this region as the development of logistics sector

which is connected to Mersin Port, adding Mersin to the Sea Motorways

Project of the Expansion EU Transport Network Plan is making significant

contribution. On the other hand transit loads, by which come to Mersin

seaway, are transported with railway to the Middle Eastern countries and

Central Asian Turkish Republics. At this point , it should be underlined that

Mersin port will take the most important role in the the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars

Railway Line which was started recently.

Also, the Mediterranean Coast of the region with charming bays, the magnificant

Taurus Mountains and Seyhan River offer a wide range opportunities for relaxion or

various outdoor activities-like yachting, water skiing, sailing rowing and scubadiving,

trekking, climbing and camping.

Following highway traffic density map denotes daily average traffic in TR62 region. Truck traffic is dense

around Mersin port. The traffic in general increases on D-400 highway especially between Adana and Mer-

sin city centers.

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Çukurova Region has a developed transportation network, allowing the employment of various

modes of transportation. In the region, transportation is provided by highway, airway, railway

and seaway.

Highways are the main transportation channels stretching over 2397 km.

The main state highway crossing the region connects the Çukurova plain to

Central Anatolia through the Cilician Gates (Gülek Pass) and is a part of the

European route E 90. Also, Mersin Free zone is connected to Inland and Eu-

ropean Countries and to Middle East and Turkic Republics with the land road

E-5 highway.

Goods could be easily

transferred to East-

West Europe, Middle-

East Countries, Turkic

Republics and Russian

Federation.

Traffic density map in the region

Existing motorways in the region

source: Turkish State Railways

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Airways

Adana International Airport went to service in 1937 as civil and military airport. After 1956, it began to use as

only civil airport which distance to the city centre is 3.5 km.

Adana International Airport has an annual capacity of 5.000.000 passengers. This airport (2.105.510 m²) is

listed among the busiest in Turkey. According to the report of General Directorate of State Airports Authority

in 2010, the passenger traffic has increasing in the last four years reaching 2.841.220 passengers .

Direct flights to countries:

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When looking at freight transportation, it can

be said that has been increasing between the

years of 2009 and 2010.

Source:General Directorate of State Airports Authority

Source: General Directorate of State Airports Authority

Charter flights: Almost to all of European Countries in summer time.

Following graph shows transportation of passengers through railways in TR62 region and Turkey. Looking at the

graph, passenger transportation has increasing between the years of 2009 and 2010.

Railways

253,5 km railway network constitutes 3% of the total railway network in Turkey (8208,4 km). This railway in the

region connecting Çukurova to Central and South Eastern Anatolia is a part of the historical Baghdad Railway.

Mersin Port and Adana Organized Industrial Zone have direct access to the main railway. Also, goods can be

easily transferred from Mersin Free Zone to East-West Europe, Middle East Countries by Turkish Republic State

Railways (TCDD).The two main city centres in the region, Adana and Mersin, are on the route. It has an important

role which agricultural products to be exported because of the presence of the Mersin port.

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Also, the Ministry of

Transport has announced

that the new airport

(Cukurova Airport) con-

struction will start in some-

where next to Tarsus in

2011. With the completion of

this airport, significant im-

provements will be provided

in air transportation of the

region.

Adana International Airport Specifications

The features of the airplane runway:45 meters in width and 2750

meters in extend.

The features of the apron:87.000 square meters in size and 13 air-

craft parking capacity.

Scheduled flight: Turkish Airlines+3 private corporation (Onur Air,

Pegasus, Sun Express)

Source: Turkish State Rail-

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Seaways

There are 9 established port/terminals/wharfs in the region. However, not all of them are in operation

recently. BOTAS is used for transferring crude oil. MESBAŞ port, Toros Terminal and Mersin Port are

commercial ports in the region. On the other hand, feasibility studies of Mersin Container Port Project

has been continuing.

Ports of BOTAŞ

and Mersin, rank-

ing the 1st and 5th in

volume (2009) in

Turkey respectively,

are among the most

significant in East-

ern Mediterranean.

Source: Undersecretariat for Maritime Affairs

BOTAŞ Port, the port of Ceyhan oil hub, has been gaining an ever

increasing international significance. Being the terminus of the Baku

-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline and the Iraq-Turkey oil pipeline, the port

had a volume of 72 million tonnes in 2009, having more than tripled

in the last four years.

Connected to more than 100 international Ports, Mersin Port, remains a key gateway to the eastern Mediterrane-

an. Mersin Port plays a critical role in the economy and trade of south and southeast Turkey, and the inland trans-

it markets of neighbouring countries. Mersin’s success as a port city continues today because of its proximity to

major international markets (Middle East, North

Africa, Mediterranean Europe, Russian Federation

and Central Asian Republics) that have drawn

many businesses to its shores. The City port is well

connected via highways and the southern railroad

hub to all provinces.70 kilometres (43 miles) away

is the Adana Airport with frequent flight connec-

tions.

Adjacent (connected) to the port is the Mersin Free

Zone, the first free zone established in Turkey in

1986 where warehouses, manufacturing, packing-

repacking, assembly-disassembly, engineering,

leasing and exhibition facilities are located.

In 2008, Mersin Port took ‘the port of the year award’ by Turkey Maritime Awards of Lloyd List.

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There are 21 berths at the port, over approximately 15 Million tons of cargo are handled every year.

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Mersin Port Specifications

Port Size

Total Port Area 110 Hectares

Total Berths 21

Depths 14 m to 10 m

Container Designed Capacity 2,500,000 TEU / Year

General Cargo Handling Capacity 500,000 Ton / Year

Dry Bulk&Liquid Bulk Handling Capacity 4,000,000 Ton / Year

Roro Capacity 50,000 Unit - Vehicle / Year

Dedicated Container Berths (Total Length 1470 m)

Berths 8-11 : 675 m Berths 12-13 : 300 m Berths 17-19 : 495 m

Depth 14 m-10 m Depth 12 m Depth 12 m

Container-General Cargo Berths (Total length 690 m)

Berths 2-3 : 275 m Depth 10 m

Berth 4 : 140 m Depth 10 m

Berths 5-6 : 275 m Depth 10 m

Largest Ship Handled to Date: 6724 TEU Capacity Size / LOA 304 m Beam 40m (16 rows)

Future Planning Regarding Ship Size – 7,500 ~ 8,000 TEU

LOA / 350 m Beam / 42,8 m (17 rows) Draft 13.5 m

Craneage – Container Handling

Gantry Cranes 5

Mobile Harbour Cranes 5

Pilotage-Towing-Mooring and Unmooring 24 hours

Telecommunications Infrastructure

Çukurova Region’s telecommunications infrastructure is up to the highest standard. The area pro-

vides access to completely unbundled DSL. Its cable network enables TV, Internet and telephone

access. Great percentage of the population in Çukurova Region has access to ADSL.