According to the written statement made by the Heavy Commercial Vehicles Association (TAID), Chairman of the Board of Directors Burak Hoşgören evaluated the first quarter of 2024 at the meeting held with the participation of its members.
Drawing attention to the heavy commercial vehicle market in the first quarter of the year, Hoşgören said, “It shrank by 3 percent compared to the same period of the previous year. "While the total number of vehicles sold in this period was 10 thousand 121, an acceleration is expected in the other quarters of the year." He used the expressions.
"2023 EXPORT AMOUNT OF THE SECTOR IS AT THE LEVEL OF 30 BILLION DOLLARS"
Burak Hoşgören gave information about the activities of TAID members and stated that the 2023 export amount of the branch was at the level of 30 billion dollars.
Hoşgören said, “As TAID, we bring together many commercial vehicle manufacturers imported and produced in Turkey under one roof. All of these brands carry the burden of many different segments of society in Turkey and support local production and employment. On the other hand, our branch has strategic importance as our vehicle users also contribute to the country's production and exports.” made his evaluations.
Hoşgören emphasized that the sector's strategy is determined by complying with international standards and adopting sustainability elements, and stated that sustainability is an obligation for the department in every aspect.
Hoşgören underlined that they have to implement sustainability policies in the European Union and all over the world and said:
“To address the challenges posed by the climate crisis, the world is moving determinedly towards carbon neutrality. In parallel, developments in technology are also radically transforming mobility. This offers us unique opportunities in terms of innovation, efficiency and security. As a result, we are experiencing an extremely valuable transformation wave in the history of logistics and transportation. Developing technologies such as electric and autonomous vehicles, combined with the urgent need for sustainable practices, are reshaping the way we do business.
In the age of smart logistics, connectivity is key. The integration of advanced telematics, artificial intelligence and data analytics is revolutionizing the way trailers and heavy commercial vehicles are designed, manufactured and operated. Turkey has a good position in this revolution with its strategic position, qualified workforce and vibrant entrepreneurial spirit. "Turkey has the potential to not only adopt these technologies but also become an innovation center by encouraging collaboration between industry leaders, new enterprises and research institutions."
“THE NEW LOGO REPRESENTS POWER AND AUTHORITY”
Hoşgören stated that TAID's new logo, which was introduced at the meeting, represents power and authority while underlining the association's contemporary and innovative vision that keeps up with the change in the department and said, “The new logo represents not only a visual change but also a new perspective on the sector.” It does. This perspective is about unity and solidarity, uninterrupted development and innovation. "With its new logo, TAID will continue to play an even stronger role in the sector and contribute to the Turkish economy and the development of the heavy commercial vehicles sector." He used the expressions.
