Black Sea Basin Sustainable Logistics and Cooperation Network

Programme 2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B NEXT Black Sea Basin

Date of latest update: 2026-09-07

Description

Description (EN):

BSB- LOGINET Project is related to the 3rd priority of the Black Sea Cross-Border Cooperation program, Building up mutual trust, in particular by encouraging people-to-people actions. It was prepared in partnership with the Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Samsun (lead partner) from Turkey, Ajara from Georgia and Varna from Bulgaria to combat various challenges faced by the logistics sector, which is closely related to commercial cooperation in the region. The general objective of the project is to increase cross-border trade and cooperation in the Black Sea Basin by strengthening cooperation between institutions and encouraging mutual trust and people-to-people interactions. Our specific objective is to establish a new cooperation network in the logistics sector among the chambers of commerce and industry in the cities of Samsun, Varna and Ajara to strengthen regional trade.. The challenges addressed in the selected region are as follows; 1- Institutional cooperation networks are not sufficiently developed in the region. There is a lack of consistent inter-institutional cooperation and mutual trust among various stakeholders in the region. Public and private sector organizations often operate separately, leading to fragmented efforts to address common challenges. 2- There is a significant need for advanced digital platforms and data-sharing systems for monitoring, management and communication within the logistics chain. 3- Complicated and time-consuming customs procedures hinder trade. 4- As logistics activities intensify, environmental impacts grow, including increased greenhouse gas emissions and greater pressure on natural resources. The adoption of green and blue economy principles is still in its early stages. The target audience of the project is public authorities, logistics-related organizations, local governments, business NGOs, youth and women in the 3 regions. Our project focuses on common challenges in the selected region that can be intervened in this project dimension, in terms of capacity building, knowledge sharing, increasing digital skills and increasing stakeholder participation. A needs analysis and roadmap study will be conducted on the status of the logistics sector in the selected region. According to the content determined by the lead partner, each partner will prepare their own region's report, and then these reports will be combined and presented to local and regional institutions. As part of the capacity-building activities, 50 young people, 50% of whom are women, will receive logistics operations management training in Samsun and Ajara. 2 workshops will be organized in each region on increasing digital skills in the sector and environmental sustainability. A hackathon with 24 young participants on Creating Sustainable and Efficient Solutions in Cross-Border Logistics will be organized in Samsun. Young people will present digital solutions in the sector in a competitive environment. Varna and Ajara will each provide the participation of a group of young people in this event. The Cross-Border Logistics Information Exchange Portal will be another innovation of our project. It will be an online portal that facilitates information sharing, joint planning and synchronized activities. At the same time, with the artificial intelligence chatboot integration, all information and data regarding trade and logistics between the countries in the region will be accessible and complex questions will be answered. A sustainability agreement will be made between Ajara CCI and Samsun CCI after the project is completed, and this innovation will be used continuously by the partners. There are centers in the EU countries that have internalized and successfully implemented the blue and green economy in the logistics sector. A study visit will be made to these centers. Each partner will visit a separate center (port, logistics center, international fairs etc.) as a delegation, after the visit, they will share their impressions of the visit in online meetings and at the logistics summit. Since the target audience of each partner is different, the number of delegations that will participate in the visit will vary. A total of 30 organizations will participate in the study visit and observe good practices. The Black Sea Logistics Summit will be an important event where all activities of our project will be reviewed, and issues such as the status of the logistics sector in the region and the established cooperation network will be discussed. The logistics summit will be organized in Samsun, and the partner institutions will attend the summit with delegations of 10 people.

Expected Achievements (EN):

To establish a new cooperation network on the axis of the logistics sector between the chambers of commerce and industry in the cities of Samsun, Varna and Ajara to strengthen regional trade. We will establish a new cross-border cooperation network in partnership with the chambers of commerce and industry in the Black Sea basin countries of Turkey, Bulgaria Samsun, Varna and Ajara cities of Georgia. We will address the common challenges of the logistics sector. We will increase interaction between institutions in the region by including public authorities and sector-related organizations in the events. Analysis of the needs of the sector and drawing a roadmap. The number of young people/women trained in logistics management, 6 workshops for the target audience, 3 study visit participant institutions, 1 hackathon, 1 logistics portal, logistics summit participants and coordination meetings between partners will be our measurable and verifiable indicators.

Project outputs: Cross-Border Logistics Information Exchange Portal(EN)
Participations of organizations in cross-border cooperation at the logistics summit.(EN)
Organisations cooperating across borders(EN)

Thematic information

Regional planning and development Waste and pollution Knowledge and technology transfer

Priority: (VI-B_BSB_P3) Competent and Resilient Region

Priority specific objective: ISO6.3. Build up mutual trust, in particular by encouraging people-to-people actions (strands A, D and, where appropriate, strand B)

Priority policy objective (Interreg specific objective): PO6 (ISO1) A better cooperation governance

Type of intervention: 173 Enhancing institutional capacity of public authorities and stakeholders to implement territorial cooperation projects and initiatives in a cross-border, transnational, maritime and inter-regional context

Partners (3)

Lead Partner: Samsun Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 948745458

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 8440013957

Department: Foreign Affairs

Address: Yenimahalle Mahallesi 839. Sokak, 55080 Canik/ Samsun, Turkey

Department address: Yenimahalle Mahallesi 839. Sokak, 55080 Samsun, Turkey

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Business support organisation

Website: https://www.samsuntso.org.tr

Total budget: EUR 184 014.32

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 165 612.88

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 90.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 18 401.44

Contractors:

Name: Samsun Universites Doner Serma
VAT registration or tax identification number: 8440013957
Name: PUKA KONSEPT
VAT registration or tax identification number: 7330977546
Name: Brontes Danismanlik Ltd. Şti.
VAT registration or tax identification number: 1870691177

Варненска търговско-индустриална камара

Name: Варненска търговско-индустриална камара

Department: The office of VCCI.

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 891478986

Partner’s ID if not PIC: BG000097476

Address: Primorski Blvd., 9002 Varna, Bulgaria

Department address: Primorski Blvd., 9002 Varna, Bulgaria

Legal status: public

Organisation type: Business support organisation

Website: https://www.vcci.bg/cu.php

Total budget: EUR 86 644.32

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 77 979.88

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 90.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 8 664.44

Contractors:

Name: RAC Consult Ltd
VAT registration or tax identification number: Company is not VAT register
Name: SPEED Computers Ltd
VAT registration or tax identification number: BG148096673
Name: PAUS Ltd
VAT registration or tax identification number: BG103216926

აჭარის ავტონომიური რესპუბლიკის სავაჭრო-სამრეწველო პალატა

Name: აჭარის ავტონომიური რესპუბლიკის სავაჭრო-სამრეწველო პალატა

Department: The administrative department of the Chamber

PIC (Participant Identification Code): 887908707

Partner’s ID if not PIC: 245400864 | - | - (EN)

Address: Akhmed Melashvili, 6010 Batumi, Georgia

Department address: Akhmed Melashvili, 6010 Batumi, Georgia

Legal status: private

Organisation type: Business support organisation

Website: http://acci.ge

Total budget: EUR 97 130.32

Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 87 417.28

Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 90.00%

Partner contribution: EUR 9 713.04

Contractors:

Name: ISSA
VAT registration or tax identification number: 204939950
Name: LTD TEGI
VAT registration or tax identification number: 445436537
Name: Fin.Exp.Corporation LLC
VAT registration or tax identification number: 445393645

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Ajara Autonomous Republic Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Black Sea Basin Sustainable Logistics and Cooperation Network

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Samsun Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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Summary

Project name (EN): Black Sea Basin Sustainable Logistics and Cooperation Network

Project acronym: BSB- LOGINET

Project ID: BSB00959

Project start date: 2026-03-01

Project end date: 2027-08-31

Project status: ongoing

Relevant linked projects:

EU Green Deal (EN) | - Environmental Goals: Our project supports the EU Green Deal by reducing carbon emissions through optimizing logistics processes and integrating renewable energy solutions into logistics operations.
- Innovation and Sustainability: It aims to contribute to Europe’s goal of becoming climate neutral by 2050 through the adoption and scaling of innovative technologies. Our activities:
- Green Logistics Workshops: Workshops focusing on green logistics solutions in line with the sustainability goals of the EU Green Deal will be organized, a Hackathon for Creating Sustainable and Efficient Solutions in Cross-Border Logistics will be organized, and technical visits will be organized to logistics centers that successfully implement the green and blue economy. Thus, our project will provide direct synergy with the EU Green Deal. (EN), Interreg Europe: “LAST MILE”PROJECT (EN) | The LAST MILE project focuses on the integration of sustainable modes of transport and the improvement of “last mile” delivery processes. The learnings from this project provide important insights into making modes of transport more sustainable and efficient. LAST MILE’s innovative solutions and best practices in last mile delivery processes will inspire our project’s efforts to establish more efficient and sustainable logistics networks between Samsun, Varna and Batumi. (EN), HORIZON 2020: “SELIS - Shared European Logistics Intelligent Information Space” (EN) | The SELIS project focuses on the development of shared information platforms to increase logistics efficiency across Europe. This project highlights the benefits of data sharing and information integration in the logistics sector. The information obtained from SELIS will guide the development and use of the logistics information platforms that will be established in our project. These platforms will increase information sharing and collaboration among logistics stakeholders in Samsun, Varna and Batumi (EN), “Green and Blue Economy in the EU: Trends and Innovations in the Logistics Sector” Report: (EN) | This report on the green and blue economy in the EU examines best practices and emerging trends in sustainability and innovation in the logistics sector. In line with the green and blue economy goals of our project, the information obtained from this report will guide us in developing sustainable logistics solutions and adopting innovative practices. (EN), BSB 456: “Sustainable Ports and Logistics in the Black Sea” (EN) | BSB 456 focuses on sustainable port operations and green logistics practices. The best practices and technologies gained from this project have provided important information on increasing environmental sustainability. By utilizing BSB 456’s green logistics solutions, sustainable logistics operations will be integrated between the ports of Samsun, Varna and Batumi. Our project aims to expand these solutions and adapt them to other transportation methods (road and rail). (EN), Stakeholder Interviews and Local Knowledge: Interviews with Local Chambers of Commerce and Industry (EN) | Interviews with local chambers of commerce and industry in Samsun, Varna and Batumi provided valuable information about the current status, challenges and opportunities of the logistics sector in these regions. The information obtained from these interviews will help us identify specific logistics issues to be addressed in the project and identify regional cooperation opportunities. It will also help us develop a better understanding of local needs and priorities, enabling our project to achieve its goals more effectively. (EN)

Total budget/expenditure: EUR 367 788.96

Total EU funding (amount): EUR 331 010.04

Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 90.00%

Co-financing sources:

Investments, deliverables, policy contributions

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Contribution to wider strategies and policies:

SeaBasinStrategyBlackSea The Common Maritime Agenda for the Black Sea is an EU initiative aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation among the Black Sea countries and promoting sustainable maritime economies. This agenda seeks to support the sustainable management of maritime activities and the development of the blue economy in the region.
Our project involves activities aimed at improving logistics and transportation processes between ports in the Black Sea. This will increase the efficiency of maritime transport in the region. The integration of port operations between Samsun, Varna, and Batumi will strengthen maritime connections and contribute to the sustainability of maritime transport.
Our project will offer solutions for the development of logistics operations considering the principles of the blue economy. Workshops and meetings will be organized on sustainability and digitalization topics, and efforts will be made to ensure stakeholders internalize best practice examples. Visits will be made to exemplary ports and logistics centers that have successfully implemented green and blue economy principles. An innovative portal will be established to enhance regional trade. Such solutions will include innovative practices that encourage the sustainable use of marine resources and minimize environmental impacts.
EUStrategyDanubeRegion The EU Strategy for the Danube Region is a regional cooperation strategy that promotes economic development and environmental protection in the Danube River basin. This strategy supports joint projects in areas such as transportation, energy, environment, and security.
Strengthening the logistics and transportation connections between the Danube River Basin and the Black Sea Basin will enhance trade and cooperation between the two regions. Our project, aligned with this strategy, will promote the integration of regional logistics networks. By providing logistics solutions that will increase energy efficiency and promote environmental sustainability, our project will contribute to the environmental goals of the Danube Region Strategy.

Programme Common Output Indicator:

RCO 116 - Jointly developed solutions, Measurement unit:
RCO 087 - Organisations cooperating across borders, Measurement unit:
RCO 081 - Participations in joint actions across borders, Measurement unit:

Programme Common Result Indicator:

RCR 084 - Organisations cooperating across borders after project completion, Measurement unit:
RCR 104 - Solutions taken up or up-scaled by organisations, Measurement unit:

Project part of European Union Macro-Regional or Sea Basin Strategy: EUSDR

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2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B NEXT Black Sea Basin

Latest month of project-partner-call data publication

2026-09

No. of projects in keep.eu / Total no. of projects (% of projects in keep.eu)

83 / 83 (100%)

No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)

373 / 374 (99.73%)

Notes on the data

There are discrepancies in this programme's financial data in keep.eu. Namely, in one or more cases, the sum of the project partners' budgets exceeds the total budget of the respective project. Interact is working with the Programme to correct those figures.

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