Capitalising on the Marmara logistics corridor requires rigorous multidisciplinary due diligence: verifying industrial zoning, substation grid capacity, soil bearing capacity for heavy crane runways and Build-to-Suit EPC delivery.
1. Institutional capital migration to the Kocaeli corridor
As central Istanbul industrial zones reach maximum density and soaring lease overheads, manufacturers and logistics operators are expanding across Kocaeli, Dilovası, Gebze and Kartepe.
Proximity to major sea ports and the Northern Marmara Motorway can support institutional occupier demand, subject to location, specification, tenant covenant and market conditions.
2. Engineering due diligence for industrial parcels
- Zoning & Title Validation: Boundary verification, municipal easements and permitted industrial activity classes.
- High-Voltage Grid & Transformer Sizing: Ensuring adequate MVA transformer allocation and substation proximity.
- Geotechnical & Foundation Engineering: Ground bearing tests engineered for heavy machinery, crane runways and high-bay racking.
- Freight Logistics & Turning Radii: Testing multi-axle freight access, dock gradients and motorway junction proximity.
3. Build-to-Suit (BTS) Turnkey Development
From architectural masterplanning and environmental coordination to MEP installation and handover documentation, programme and budget are managed against project-specific milestones.
Frequently asked
Quick answers
What is the key advantage of Build-to-Suit (BTS) development?
BTS projects are designed around the occupier’s operational requirements. With a suitable tenant and agreed lease terms, they can reduce adaptation and letting risks; neither lease duration nor investment return is guaranteed.
What permits are most critical before industrial construction?
Environmental impact screening (ÇED), high-voltage power connection approvals and municipal zoning conformity certificates.
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Steel factory and warehouse guideOfficial sources
Current documents and competent authority information should always be used for a project decision.
- Ministry · environmental assessment implementation circular ↗
A starting point for the current environmental assessment process; the activity and capacity must be checked.
- AFAD · Turkish Building Earthquake Code ↗
For structural design requirements; not evidence for a rental yield.
- Kocaeli Governorship · organised industrial zones ↗
Regional industrial context; it does not establish a parcel price or investment return.
This content is for general information only and does not replace legal, financial, valuation or competent-authority advice. Every property and project must be assessed against its current documents.