YILPORT Holding Inc.
Erhan ÇİLOĞLU began his career in logistics after obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. His professional path started in 1999 at Toyota, where he developed his skills in the Supply Chain Logistics Division. In 2003, Mr. ÇİLOĞLU shifted his focus to port operations and logistics, taking on essential roles in sales, project management, field operations, marketing, and customer relations.
Erhan ÇİLOĞLU has demonstrated his capability to adapt to various industries, contributing to sectors such as automotive, white goods, electronics, construction, food, FMCG, textiles, iron, and steel.
Joining the YILDIRIM Group in 2012 as a Business Development Manager, he played a key role in devising and executing growth strategies. By 2014, he advanced to the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) role at YILPORT Inc., managing a network that includes 12 countries and 24 ports. Currently, Erhan ÇİLOĞLU acts as the Deputy CEO & CMO of YILPORT Holding Inc., with direct oversight of YILPORT Inc.'s global terminals.
YILPORT Holding Inc.
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YILPORT’s journey started in 2004 when Chairman Robert Yüksel YILDIRIM envisioned bringing world-class terminal service to his hometown Türkiye. The success story began at YILPORT Gebze and expanded to deliver this high standard worldwide. YILPORT Holding Inc. was established in August 2011 as a subsidiary of YILDIRIM Group, and became the first terminal operator holding in Türkiye. Today, YILPORT Holding globally operates 24 marine ports and terminals: 5 in Türkiye, 7 in Portugal, 2 in Spain, 2 in Sweden, 1 in Norway, 1 in Croatia, 1 in Malta, 1 in Italy, 1 in Ecuador, 1 in Peru, 1 in Guatemala, and 1 in Ghana. In addition, YILPORT operates 7 dry terminals, 5 in Türkiye, 1 in Sweden, and 1 in Ghana. YILPORT Holding aims to create world-class, multipurpose facilities on an international scale. The company’s growth strategy is powered by this vision to become a top 10 global terminal operator by 2030. YILPORT Holding’s port interests are well-diversified, bringing a new vision to investing in and operating ports worldwide. The company has successfully managed expansions in a rapid fashion by establishing an international team backed by centralized support systems and an intense focus on training. YILPORT’s domestic strength as a multipurpose port operator is the foundation of global expansion plans. The company’s versatile service range includes container, bulk, liquid, general and project cargo handling, and Ro-Ro terminal services. YILPORT has also expanded its services to include trucking, railway transportation, mineral storage and loading, warehousing, container feeder vessel services, freight forwarding, and more.