The Italian maritime and logistics group Fratelli Cosulich has bought 51% of the capital of the Turkish Mesco International Forwarding Inc., a company specialized in mining transport which has its headquarters in Izmir and branches in Istanbul and Mersi and operates in the international transport sector for 15 years. 'The acquisition of 51% of Mesco - underlined Augusto Cosulich, administrator delegate and president of the Italian group - it is a confirmation that we remain firm in our commitment to invest with prospects to long term with the aim of creating further synergies, business and employment opportunities». Cosulich has recalled that Fratelli Cosulich Turkey, a subsidiary of the group, is just one of the many activities of the Cosulich Brothers in Turkey, "which - he specified - also include affiliates, subsidiaries and joint ventures, to provide road haulage services, logistics, chartering and shipping». With the acquisition, Mesco becomes the 112th company of the Italian group.

"We believe - said the director of Mesco, Müge Tekin Dogan - who with this partnership with Fratelli Cosulich, Mesco will gain strength both in Turkey and in the world. From establishment of our company, we have taken steps to grow in different sectors and we are confident that we will continue with our success in the logistics sector thanks to this new partnership».