Logistics Agreement Between Switzerland and Türkiye Renewed

The road transport agreement that has been in force since 1977 between Türkiye and Switzerland has been renewed after 49 years. The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure announced that the process to update the “Agreement on the International Carriage of Passengers and Goods by Road” between the two countries has been successfully completed.

In a statement shared through the Ministry’s social media account, it was noted that the new regulation, which replaces the existing agreement from 1977, has been signed and the process has officially concluded. The new agreement was signed by Türkiye’s Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Durmuş Ünüvar, and Switzerland’s Ambassador to Ankara, Guillaume Bertrand Scheurer, on behalf of their respective countries.

What Does the Agreement Change?

• The old 1977 agreement has been repealed and modernized in line with current needs.

• It aims to increase operational efficiency in road transport, reduce bureaucratic delays, and speed up processes.

• It promotes environmentally friendly practices within the framework of sustainable transport principles.

• Strengthening the logistics flow between Türkiye and Switzerland is expected to boost bilateral trade volume.

A New Era in Logistics Cooperation

​Renewed after nearly half a century, the agreement marks the beginning of a new period in transportation relations between Türkiye and Switzerland. Through this updated arrangement, which aligns with modern transportation standards, both countries aim for stronger integration in the logistics sector as well as in their commercial relations.