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1 C O N N E C T E D T O T H E W O R L D CONNECTED TO THE WORLD Çukurova Region, puts you at the heart of the global village-for both physical and virtual trade. 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 km2 ( km² Mersin, 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 border is with Antalya, eastern border with Kahramanmaras, Osmaniye and Hatay.The Taurus 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 strategically location between Europa and Middle East, its historical-cultural structure, climatic conditions, wide hinterland and advanced infrastructure, Çukurova is suitable for development. In addition, the region has four universities, research institutes, organized industrial zones, large scale industrial and trade units, technological development zones and free trade zones. Ninth Development Plan ( ) mentions that the region of Çukurova will be important key in the next perriod because of Turkey s geo-strategic position. 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 construction will be completed and the necessary measures will be taken in order to be effective in selling gas to Europe.

2 Page 2 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. 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. 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.

3 Page 3 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 European 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. Existing motorways in the region Traffic density map in the region source: Turkish State Railways 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 Mersin city centers.

4 Page 4 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 passengers. This airport ( 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 passengers. Source:General Directorate of State Airports Authority When looking at freight transportation, it can be said that has been increasing between the years of 2009 and Source: General Directorate of State Airports Authority Direct flights to countries: Charter flights: Almost to all of European Countries in summer time.

5 Page 5 Also, the Ministry of Transport has announced that the new airport (Cukurova Airport) construction will start in somewhere next to Tarsus in With the completion of this airport, significant improvements 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: square meters in size and 13 aircraft parking capacity. Scheduled flight: Turkish Airlines+3 private corporation (Onur Air, Pegasus, Sun Express) 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. 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 Source: Turkish State Rail-

6 Page 6 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. Source: Undersecretariat for Maritime Affairs Ports of BOTAŞ and Mersin, ranking the 1 st and 5 th in volume (2009) in Turkey respectively, are among the most significant in Eastern Mediterranean. 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.

7 Page 7 Connected to more than 100 international Ports, Mersin Port, remains a key gateway to the eastern Mediterranean. Mersin Port plays a critical role in the economy and trade of south and southeast Turkey, and the inland transit 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 connections. Adjacent (connected) to the port is the Mersin Free Zone, the first free zone established in Turkey in 1986 where warehouses, manufacturing, packingrepacking, 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.

8 Page 8 Mersin Port Specifications There are 21 berths at the port, over approximately 15 Million tons of cargo are handled every year. Port Size Total Port Area 110 Hectares Total Berths 21 Depths Container Designed Capacity General Cargo Handling Capacity Dry Bulk&Liquid Bulk Handling Capacity Roro Capacity 14 m to 10 m 2,500,000 TEU / Year 500,000 Ton / Year 4,000,000 Ton / Year 50,000 Unit - Vehicle / Year Dedicated Container Berths (Total Length 1470 m) Berths 8-11 : 675 m Berths : 300 m Berths : 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 provides 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.