HIDROMEK: A SOLUTION TO CONSTRUCTION & LOGISTICS ISSUES IN TANZANIA, SHOW CASES AT SABA SABA GROUNDS

Ms. Esra Eristi, Managing Director of Aydin Logistics official agents of Hidromek Tanzania and East Africa at the show case of the construction equipment at Saba Saba Grounds, Tanzania. 

Mr. Zuberi Kayugwa, Sales Manager of Aydin Logistics official agents of Hidromek Tanzania and East Africa at the show case of the construction equipment at Saba Saba Grounds, Tanzania. 

Mr. Hillary Samuel, Marketing Manager of Hidromek at Aydin Logistics at the show case of the construction equipment at Saba Saba Grounds, Tanzania. 

Aydin Support and Hidromek 

Aydin Logistics support demonstrating the capabilities of Hidromek as a construction equipment at Saba Saba grounds.

Aydin Logistics is a subsidiary of Istanbul based port operator and cargo handling equipment company, Ozuaydin Crane and Port Management Incorporation founded by businessman, Mr. Mehmet Aydin, is showcasing Hidromek, a cargo handling and construction equipment at the Tanzania International Trade Fair, Saba Saba Grounds.

According to Ms. Esra Esriti, Managing Director, “Our mission is to become the leading company in the logistics industry by practicing customer oriented service and using advanced technology in Tanzania and the whole of East Africa. As a part of our company’s long term plan of investment in Tanzania, Aydin Logistics is projecting over $15Million of investment in the next six years. This investment is aimed at the strategic positioning of Aydin Logistics at the port of Dar es Salaam, which serves a number of land-locked countries.” Also,  “With over $3Million already invested in this market in resources and in heavy-duty equipment and transport logistics. Currently, our operation in Tanzania has employed over 30 people and hence we are providing a platform for the improvement of lives in the country,” she added.

During a statement to the press, the Sales Manager, Mr. Zuberi Kayugwa said, “Aydin Logistics provides machines and trucks on hire to customers, heavy load transportation and warehouse management and we are the official Hidromek suppliers for Tanzania. Hidromek is heavy-duty cargo handling and construction equipment headquartered in Ankara where its manufacturing and assembly plants are located. Hidromek currently exports its backhoe loaders and excavators to more than 50 countries in 5 continents through its distribution network of more than 100 outlets worldwide.”

According to the Marketing Manager of Hidromek Mr. Hillary Samuel said, “As Tanzania’s fuel prices are very high as it is a challenge for many construction companies however Hidromek is the best solution currently in the market as it is very fuel efficient. Hidromek construction and logistics equipment offer a solution to the bad roads in Tanzania and East Africa and we are currently in talks with the government of Tanzania to loan this equipment. In addition, Aydin Logistics offers loans on these equipments to entrepreneurs as we are aware that these equipment can be expensive to buy hence with just 30% down payment of the value of the equipment a business person gets an opportunity to own the equipment and pay in installments.”

Following the first Foreign Ministerial visit from Tanzania to Turkey by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Tanzania Mr. Bernand Membe the Foreign Ministers of the two countries exchanged views on bilateral as well as regional issues. During his speech the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Ahmet Davutoğlu noted,  “More Turkish investments is likely to flow into the country this year: The trade volume between Turkey and Tanzania was $63Million in 2009, Foreign Minister Davutoğlu indicated that the trade volume has increased up to $183Billion in the last 5 years following the opening of the Turkish Embassy in Tanzania.”

In addition, Turkey & Tanzania Chamber of Commerce (TTCC), an association aimed to improve industry contacts between Turkey and Tanzania highlighted, “With the official registration of the association we hope to promote social and economic relations between Turkey and Tanzania, while providing members with a broad spectrum of services and new opportunities to the Turkish and Tanzanian businessmen with regards to trade, industry, agriculture, construction, mining, NGOs, manufacturing, professional activities and other related activities. Our records shows that there are 25 Turkish companies already investing in Tanzania by last January.”

The Turkish government has set aside $500Billion of exports value between now and 2023 when the country will celebrate 100 years of independence, we hope that a fair amount of this money will come to Africa and particularly Tanzania and we look forward to the general co-operation from the government and the people as many Turkish businesses are now expanding into Tanzania.

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