Within the scope of “Strengthening
Institutional Capacity of Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure on the
Transport of Perishable Foodstuffs” Project carried out under the Sectoral
Operational Programme for Transport (USOP), Mersin Field Visit was held and practical trainings were held at Mersin
ATP Test Center and Kazanlı-Mersin KGM roadside inspection station.
Practical trainings for Personel of the Ministry of Transport and
Infrastucture were held in Mersin ATP Test Center and Kazanlı-Mersin KGM Road
Inspection Station. Site visit started with an open air meeting on how the
vehicles get the ATP certificate of conformity. The trainers were explained several
indicators of ATP such as the temperature tests. The vehicles carrying perishable
foods and their different ATP distinguishing signs were examined in the site.
Additionally the cold chain storage areas in the field were visited.
The visit continued in KGM
Inspection Station in Mersin Kazanlı where 5 vehicles were examined under
the necessary traffic safety measures taken. All participants
had the opportunity to see the topics covered during the theoretical trainings
and found the site visit successful.