We had a sector-specific interview with Sunlog Group CEO Ünal Sarı and obtained detailed information about the company’s supply chain processes, innovative service approach, ISOTANK transportation, digitalization and automation studies.
The logistics sector is constantly evolving to adapt to rapidly changing global trade dynamics. Especially in areas with special transportation requirements such as the lubricants sector, reliable, fast and cost-effective solutions are of critical importance. With over 15 years of experience, Sunlog Group offers integrated logistics services for many sectors, primarily lubricants, chemicals, oil and petrochemicals. In addition to road, sea, air and intermodal transportation solutions, it provides end-to-end logistics support to its customers with warehousing, customs clearance and project transportation services. Operating in a wide geography, primarily in Europe, Sunlog is an important player in international transportation with its modern and environmentally friendly fleet.
One of the biggest logistics challenges faced by the lubricants sector is high packaging costs and strict regulations regarding the transportation of hazardous materials. Sunlog Group makes a difference in the sector with its ISOTANK transportation, which it has developed specifically for these needs. Thanks to ISOTANK, packaging costs are reduced and transit times are significantly shortened. The company, which stands out with its competitive solutions on strategic routes such as the France-Belgium line, offers reliable and sustainable logistics services to the sector by specializing in ADR product transportation with its Dangerous Goods Authorization Certificate. Sunlog makes logistics processes more efficient with digitalization and automation investments. It both provides added value to its customers and shapes the future of the sector with its environmentally friendly transportation models.
What services does Sunlog Group offer in the field of logistics? Can you tell us about the general profile of your company?
As Sunlog Group, we cater to a diverse range of sectors, with a particular focus on the chemical, petroleum, cosmetics, petrochemical, and lubricant industries. Our core services encompass sea, air and road transportation, project transportation, storage and inventory management, intermodal transportation, and customs clearance services. We provide swift and reliable transportation services across Europe via road networks. Through our international sea and air transportation solutions, we meet the unique needs of our clients. We offer bespoke transportation services for special projects, ensuring the safe handling of large and heavy loads. Our modern storage facilities guarantee the secure and systematic storage of products. As a third-party logistics provider, we offer both bonded and non-bonded warehouse and storage logistics support, delivering efficient and eco-friendly transportation solutions by integrating different modes of transport.
With over 15 years of experience and necessary authorization documents, we deliver value-added services to our clients and continuously grow with infrastructure investments. Our customer-centric approach enables us to develop tailored solutions that address each client’s specific requirements, managing supply chain processes in a professional, reliable, and consistent manner. Sunlog Group boasts a robust presence in the international arena, providing land, air, and sea services to major European countries.
Which type of transportation is the most widely preferred in terms of cost and time today?
At Sunlog Group, we strive to meet our customers’ needs by offering the most suitable and cost-effective transportation modes. Intermodal and multimodal transportation provide sustainable cost advantages, while road transportation offers speed advantages. The most affordable and advantageous paths for our customers are created through our company’s comprehensive evaluations and common sense.
In international transportation, sea transportation is the most advantageous mode for overseas countries and the Far East, whereas road or intermodal infrastructures are the most suitable options for Europe. Depending on the products’ compliance after the MSDS evaluation, air transportation can also be a cost-effective option. By utilizing these strategies, we deliver the most suitable, reliable, and economical transportation solutions tailored to our customers’ needs.
What special services do you offer for the lubricants sector? What kind of logistics challenges do companies in this sector face? Do you have special solutions for lubricants companies as Sunlog?
The lubricants sector has become a prominent and constantly evolving portfolio for us since our establishment. Companies in this sector face several logistics challenges, including high packaging costs, lengthy transit times, and stringent regulations for the transportation of hazardous materials. To address these challenges, we offer a range of specialized solutions.
In addition to sea, intermodal, and road transportation, we have gained recognition in the sector with our innovative ISOTANK transportation. This method not only reduces packaging costs but also significantly shortens transit times. Our ISOTANK transportation provides notable cost advantages, particularly for direct road transportation on the France-Belgium line. With our Dangerous Goods Authorization Certificate, we offer partial and complete transportation options tailored to the needs of our customers within the scope of ADR product transportation services.
Sunlog Group provIdes specIalIzed solutIons for the lubrIcants sector through Its ISOTANK transportatIon, effectIvely reducIng packagIng costs and sIgnIfIcantly shortenIng transIt tImes. The company dIstInguIShes Itself In the Industry by offerIng ADR product transportatIon servIces, backed by Its Dangerous Goods AuthorIzatIon CertIfIcate.
Can you provide information about the number and variety of vehicles in your fleet? In which geography are your services focused?
Sunlog Logistics takes pride in being a pioneer in the logistics sector with our large and modern fleet. Our fleet consists of 400 self-owned vehicles, all of which are up to 3 years old and comply with EURO 6 environmentally friendly standards. This young and dynamic fleet features Mega vehicles, designed to support multimodal transportation.
As part of our latest investment, we have added 130 ISOTANK and carrier units to our fleet. ISOTANK transportation is particularly advantageous for the lubricant sector, as it reduces packaging costs and shortens transit times.
Our services cover a wide geographic area, with a primary focus on Europe. We provide transportation services to various European countries via road, sea, and air. Additionally, we offer sea transportation services to the Far East and other overseas destinations. By integrating different transportation modes through intermodal solutions, we manage international logistics processes in a more effective and environmentally friendly manner.
How do you meet the expectations for innovation in the logistics sector, which is affected by digitalization, automation and environmental sensitivities?
The pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digitalization across various fields, significantly impacting the logistics sector as well. At Sunlog Logistics, we swiftly integrate these technological advancements with our young and dynamic team to offer a range of innovative services that meet the evolving expectations for innovation.
Sunlog Logistics leverages artificial intelligence-supported solutions to achieve seamless integration in numerous processes, from cargo reservations to arrival and departure notifications. The creation of freight invoices and the instant submission of cargo delivery documents to customers are efficiently managed through the online transactions tab on our company website. Additionally, we have enabled instant tracking of all customer orders entering our warehouses and depots until they are dispatched to inland areas.
Environmental sensitivity has been at the core of Sunlog Logistics’ focus for over a decade. We continuously invest in intermodal and multimodal infrastructure to offer environmentally friendly transportation solutions. By adopting rail transportation—the transportation model of the future—we have initiated a new era where companies lacking the necessary infrastructure will fall behind in competition. We are diligently preparing to stay ahead in this evolving landscape.
Sunlog LogIstIcs seamlessly Integrates dIgItalIzatIon and automatIon processes to effIcIently manage onlIne transactIons, IncludIng cargo reservatIons, freIght InvoIces, and cargo delIvery documents. The company Is InvestIng In the future by allocatIng resources to Intermodal and multImodal Infrastructure, as well as raIl transportatIon.
