Sertrans Logistics

What Sertrans Logistics does

Sertrans Logistics is a privately held Turkish logistics company founded in 1989 in Istanbul, operating as the core operating subsidiary of Sertrans Holding A.Ş. The company provides end-to-end supply chain solutions spanning international road, air, sea, and intermodal transportation, alongside e-commerce fulfillment, warehousing (75,000 m² current capacity with a Hedef 2030 target of 250,000 m²), bonded storage (antrepo), customs clearance, and value-added services such as packaging, labeling, and kitting. It serves seven industry verticals — e-commerce, textile, automotive, retail, cosmetics, electronics, and healthcare — with vertical-specific product lines including Fast Fashion for textile exporters to Spain, IQ+Shuttle for air-speed road transport, and a tiered e-commerce suite (STARTLOJİ, SMARTLOJİ, PROLOJİ).

The technology stack is anchored by AKIL İŞİ, Turkey's first AI-powered Warehouse Management System, developed entirely in-house by the company's Ministry of Industry and Technology-approved R&D Center (ranked 4th in Turkey's R&D 250 among logistics firms in 2022). AKIL İŞİ integrates real-time data analytics and smart routing with process automation, anomaly detection (ML-based driving safety), and computer vision (3D volume measurement) into a single operations panel. The company also operates Sertrans Port, a B2B digital freight marketplace connecting carriers with cargo owners, and runs Sertrans Akademi in partnership with Istanbul University for talent development. International operations span owned subsidiaries in Germany (Sertrans GmbH, since 2018), Bulgaria (since 2001), and Romania (since 2003), supported by memberships in FIATA, WCA, System Alliance Europe, and the Fashion Logistics Network.

Revenue is generated through transaction fees on transportation services and managed-services contracts for warehousing and contract logistics, with pricing handled via a quote-based online system (Hızlı Teklif) rather than disclosed tiers. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales for large clients, an SMB-focused KOBİ Lojistiği segment, and the self-serve Sertrans Port platform. The company is family-controlled (Nilgün Keleş, Chairman of the Board) with no disclosed external institutional investors or funding rounds.

Name

Sertrans Logistics

Legal name

SERTRANS ULUSLARARASI NAKLİYAT VE TİCARET ANONİM ŞİRKETİ

Website

https://sertrans.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Warehousing and Storage (493), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Shipping Management, Labeling & Carrier Integration (Multi-Carrier) (TLAEACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

E-commerce & Omnichannel Fulfillment Centers (Non-Temp Controlled) (TLALAAAC), E-commerce & Parcel Sortation Cross-Docks (TLALAFAB)

Keywords

• International freight transportation
• Warehousing and storage
• E-commerce fulfillment services
• Supply chain logistics
• Customs clearance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. International Road Transportation: Core international freight transportation services covering Europe, including France, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Germany, Russia, Austria, Poland, Ukraine, UK, and Benelux countries via road.
2. E-commerce Logistics: Fulfillment, warehousing, and last-mile delivery services for e-commerce brands, handling over 140,000 daily product shipments with 99% on-time delivery rate.
3. Contract Logistics: Customized logistics solutions for specific industry sectors including storage, customs clearance, and value-added services.
4. Warehousing & Storage: 75,000 m² of storage space across multiple facilities in Istanbul, with plans to expand to 250,000 m². Services include inventory management, order picking, packing, and shipping.
5. Air, Sea, and Intermodal Transportation: Multi-modal transportation solutions including air freight, sea freight, and intermodal combinations for international shipments.
6. KOBİ Lojistiği (SMB Logistics): Tailored logistics solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) requiring flexible and scalable logistics services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sertrans Logistics is an integrated logistics provider offering international multimodal freight transportation (road, sea, air, and intermodal), warehousing, bonded storage, e-commerce fulfillment, customs clearance, insurance, and value-added logistics services. The company operates 75,000+ m² of warehousing capacity across Istanbul, Bursa, and Izmir, with international subsidiaries in Bulgaria, Romania, and Germany, serving global brands across e-commerce, textile, automotive, retail, cosmetics, electronics, and healthcare sectors.

Product overview

Sertrans Logistics operates as a comprehensive logistics platform offering integrated transportation and warehousing solutions. The company's service portfolio spans international road, sea, air, and intermodal transportation (Karayolu, Denizyolu, Havayolu, İntermodal), alongside logistics services including e-commerce fulfillment, warehousing, bonded storage, and value-added services. Key technology products include the AI-supported AKIL İŞİ WMS for warehouse automation, and the SERTRANS PORT digital freight marketplace. The e-commerce logistics offering is delivered through tiered solutions (STARTLOJİ, SMARTLOJİ, PROLOJİ) for different brand requirements. Specialized services include Fast Fashion transportation for textile exporters, IQ+Shuttle air-speed delivery, and Mini Speed express services. Sertrans Akademi provides professional training in partnership with Istanbul University, while B4B4C and LogiNexa support innovation and talent development respectively.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AKIL İŞİ: Turkey's first AI-supported WMS (Warehouse Management System) software developed by Sertrans R&D team for e-commerce logistics operations.
• Sertrans Port
• Sertrans Akademi
• STARTLOJİ
• SMARTLOJİ
• PROLOJİ
• IQ+Shuttle
• Mini Speed
• Fast Fashion

Products and services

• International Road Transportation (Karayolu Taşımacılığı) Cross-border road freight services for international shipments covering European routes to France, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Poland, UK, Russia, Ukraine, and Benelux countries, offered to enterprise clients and SMBs.
• Air Transportation (Havayolu Taşımacılığı) Air freight services for time-critical international shipments to global destinations, for enterprise customers requiring urgent delivery.
• Sea Transportation (Denizyolu Taşımacılığı) Sea freight services for international bulk cargo shipments, in partnership with UND Ro-Ro for roll-on/roll-off services, for customers requiring cost-effective international transport.
• Intermodal Transportation (İntermodal Taşımacılık) Combined transportation solutions integrating road, sea, and air modes for optimized logistics, supporting annual CO2 emission reduction through intermodal operations.
• E-Commerce Logistics (E-Ticaret Lojistiği) End-to-end e-commerce fulfillment, warehousing, and last-mile delivery services handling 140,000+ daily shipments at 99% on-time delivery for online retail brands.
• Warehousing (Depolama) Modern warehouse storage and inventory management services with 75,000 m² of capacity across Istanbul facilities and planned expansion to 250,000 m², including order picking, packing, and shipping.
• Bonded Warehouse Services (Antrepo) Customs bonded warehouse storage and duty-free goods handling for import/export operations, including Hadımköy Antrepo and other facilities.
• Value-Added Services (Katma Değerli Hizmetler) Value-added logistics services including packaging, labeling, kitting, and customization for enterprise supply chain operations.
• Insurance and Customs Clearance (Sigorta ve Gümrükleme) Customs clearance and cargo insurance services for international shipments, supported by AEO Authorized Economic Operator certification for faster customs processing.
• Project Transportation (Proje Taşımacılığı) Specialized transportation services for complex project-based freight movements requiring tailored logistics planning and execution.
• AKIL İŞİ — AI-Powered Warehouse Management System Turkey's first AI-supported Warehouse Management System (WMS), developed in-house by Sertrans R&D, providing digital and intelligent management of all warehouse operations from a single panel for partners and e-commerce operators.
• Sertrans Port — B2B Digital Freight Platform B2B digital platform connecting carriers with cargo owners for international transportation, providing competitive pricing, insurance guarantees, and payment protection for import and export shipments.
• IQ+Shuttle — Airport-Speed Road Transportation Ultra-fast road transportation service matching air cargo speed, for time-critical shipments requiring the fastest possible delivery via road.
• Fast Fashion — Ultra-Fast Textile Transportation Ultra-fast partial transportation service for textile exporters to Spain, providing rapid delivery commitments tailored to fast fashion supply chain needs.
• Mini Speed — Fast Delivery Service Fast delivery service brand for time-sensitive shipments requiring expedited handling and delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% on-time delivery rate in e-commerce logistics
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fashion LogisticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Sertrans became the Turkey representative of Fashion Logistics, a network of companies providing luxury brand logistics in 70+ global locations.
• Istanbul UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Jointly conducted Sertrans Akademi program with Istanbul University, providing certification and career development opportunities in logistics.
• Sanayi ve Teknoloji Bakanlığı (Ministry of Industry and Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Sertrans R&D Center was certified and approved by the Ministry of Industry and Technology, one of the first R&D centers in the Turkish logistics sector to receive this designation.
• System Alliance EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Sertrans Logistics became a member of System Alliance Europe, a pan-European network of logistics companies providing seamless transportation services across Europe.
• WCA (World Cargo Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998WCA membership provides access to a global network of logistics companies for air and sea cargo services worldwide.
• UND Ro-RominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998Sertrans became a shareholder of UND Ro-Ro for roll-on/roll-off shipping services.
• FIATAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations) membership since 1995, providing international freight forwarding credentials and network.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Global freight forwarding and contract logistics leader with deep presence across European road, air, and sea freight. Comparable in international multimodal transportation but operates at vastly larger scale.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL with significant Turkey operations offering contract logistics, freight management, and supply chain solutions. Comparable end-to-end service model but at far larger global scale.
• DB Schenker: Global logistics provider with strong European land transport network and contract logistics. Comparable in road freight and warehousing services across Europe.
• Kuehne+Nagel: World's largest freight forwarder offering sea, air, road, and contract logistics with extensive European road network. Comparable in multi-modal international freight forwarding and warehouse services.
• DHL Supply Chain: Global contract logistics division of Deutsche Post DHL, providing warehousing, distribution, and e-commerce fulfillment. Comparable in e-commerce fulfillment and value-added logistics, but global in scale.

Direct peers

• Ekol Logistics: Major Turkish 3PL offering integrated road transportation, warehousing, and intermodal services across Europe. Directly comparable in geography, multimodal service mix, and Turkish-to-Europe corridor focus.
• Mars Logistics: Turkish logistics company offering international road transport, warehousing, and e-commerce fulfillment. Closely comparable in service portfolio and primary focus on Turkey-Europe road freight.
• Omsan Logistics: Leading Turkish contract logistics provider with warehousing, domestic distribution, and international freight forwarding. Comparable in vertical-integration strategy and Turkish enterprise customer base.
• Horoz Lojistik: Established Turkish 3PL with international road freight, warehousing, and value-added logistics services. Comparable in scale, multimodal offerings, and European distribution focus.

Regional players

• Gefco (now part of Russian Railways / Almajdouie): European automotive and finished vehicle logistics provider with Turkey operations. Comparable in contract logistics and European road transport, though historically more automotive-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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