IFC is leading a $335 million syndicated loan to support Arkas Holding’s logistics and infrastructure investments. Arkas will receive $260.3 million in the first tranche. The remaining amount will follow in the coming months.
International lenders, including Emirates NBD and ILX Fund, are contributing to the facility. Arkas will use the funds to expand port infrastructure, grow its intermodal fleet, and support sustainable operations. The company will also refinance existing debt to free up capital for long-term projects.
Arkas Holding Chairman Lucien Arkas said the agreement strengthens both Arkas’s global position and Türkiye’s strategic role between East and West. He said the investment will boost the Middle Corridor and increase Türkiye’s importance in global logistics.
Laura Vecvagare, IFC Regional Head of Infrastructure and Natural Resources, said the investment shows how the private sector can modernize Türkiye’s transport network. She noted that the financing will expand port capacity, improve road and rail links, and support job creation.
The agreement is one of Türkiye’s largest private-sector financings tied to the World Bank Group’s Middle Corridor strategy. IFC’s support will help modernize infrastructure and promote cleaner, more efficient logistics operations across the country.
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