What KINAY does

KINAY is a Turkey-headquartered integrated logistics and maritime services group founded in 1946 with the establishment of Ali Rıza Kınay Vapur Acenteliği, its first ship-agency entity. The group serves importers, exporters, manufacturers, traders, ship owners, and charterers through roughly 50 offices across 14 countries (Turkey, China, the UK, Benelux, Vietnam, Thailand, the USA, Singapore, Italy, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Ukraine) and approximately 800 employees. Seven operating subsidiaries in Turkey plus six international subsidiaries execute the company's vertically integrated service portfolio, organized into Logistics Services (sea, road, air, and rail freight forwarding; warehousing; feeder/cabotage; freight-forwarder liability insurance) and Maritime Services (ship chartering and brokerage through Kınay Chartering, established 1982, plus ship agency). KINAY reports 250,000 TEU of annual maritime volume and handles multimodal cargo including automotive parts, dangerous goods (ADR), perishables, refrigerated goods, project cargo, and live plants.

KINAY's service architecture spans FCL and LCL ocean freight, LTL/FTL/refrigerated/out-of-gauge road transport, consolidated and express air freight, and feeder/cabotage sailings (6–7 per week) between six commercial hubs around the Sea of Marmara. Warehousing capacity comprises 17,000 m² of concrete and 23,000 m² of stabilized area for containers and bulk cargo (in operation since 2010). Digital tooling is limited to operational visibility rather than intelligence layers: KTL Meridian (a proprietary SCM tool used by KTL Australia for door-to-door tracking), an online cargo tracking platform, and a self-serve quotation portal at getyourquotation.kinay.com. No AI/ML, advanced analytics, or integrated TMS platform is described in source materials.

The business model is transaction-fee driven across multiple revenue streams: freight forwarding commissions on multimodal cargo, ship agency commissions earned at Turkish ports (Istanbul, İzmit, Bandırma, Gemlik, İzmir/Aliağa, Mersin, İskenderun), dry-bulk chartering commissions and brokerage fees via Kınay Chartering, and service fees for port/terminal operations and warehousing through Limser Liman Servisleri. GTM is enterprise field sales executed from each office, supplemented by Signature Sponsorship of the World Cargo Alliance and recurring participation in major trade shows (Posidonia, SIAL Paris, Transport Logistic Munich, Intermodal South America, Breakbulk Europe). Pricing is quote-based, not publicly disclosed, and provided on request via the online portal or direct sales contact.

Name

KINAY

Legal name

KINAY Lojistik Hizmetleri

Website

https://kinay.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

KINAY is a Turkish integrated logistics and maritime services group founded in 1946. It provides freight forwarding, ship agency, chartering, port services, and warehousing to importers, exporters, and ship owners across 14 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Truckload (TL) Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bulk & Tank Transport Logistics (Dry Bulk, Liquid, Food-Grade, Chemical) (TLAIAMAG)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Maritime agency services
• Ship chartering brokerage
• Logistics warehousing
• Port terminal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Besiktas

Offices41 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: KINAY earns fees for arranging international multimodal freight (ocean, air, road, rail) for cargo owners. The company operates under multiple subsidiaries including Kınay Taşımacılık ve Lojistik A.Ş. and KTL Uluslararası Taşımacılık ve Ticaret A.Ş., handling FCL, LCL, and multimodal shipments globally.
2. Shipping Agency Services: Through A. Rıza Kınay Vapur Acenteliği Ticaret A.Ş. and Limser Liman Servisleri, the company provides ship agency services at Turkish ports including Istanbul, İzmit, Bandırma, Gemlik, İzmir/Aliağa, Mersin, and İskenderun, earning commissions from vessel operators.
3. Ship Chartering and Brokerage: Kınay Chartering (KC), established in 1982, provides dry bulk cargo chartering services (long-term and voyage-based) and full brokerage services including vessel finding, freight estimation, market reports, and voyage planning.
4. Port and Terminal Services: Limser Liman Servisleri ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti. provides port services, stevedoring, and terminal operations, particularly at the Aliağa/ Nemrut Bay port area, generating revenue through service fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KINAY is a Turkey-based logistics and maritime services group that arranges and operates international freight movement across ocean, air, and road transport modes for cargo owners, and provides ship agency representation, ship chartering, brokerage, port/stevedoring, and warehousing services. The group operates from 50 offices in 14 countries through dedicated subsidiaries, delivering an integrated, vertically aligned supply of shipping-agency, freight-forwarding, multimodal-transport, warehousing, and chartering services primarily to importers, exporters, manufacturers, and ship owners.

Product overview

KINAY operates as a comprehensive logistics and maritime services conglomerate offering integrated freight forwarding, shipping agency, ship chartering, and port services. The core product portfolio is organized into two main divisions: (1) Logistics Services (Lojistik Hizmetleri) encompassing sea freight, road freight, air freight, warehousing, feeder/cabotage services, and insurance; and (2) Maritime Services (Denizcilik Hizmetleri) covering ship chartering/brokerage (via Kınay Chartering established 1982) and agency services (via Ali Rıza Kınay Vapur Acenteliği established 1946). The group operates primarily under the KTL brand for freight forwarding and offers complementary digital tools including KTL Meridian (supply chain visibility), a Quick Quote system, and Cargo Tracking platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kınay Chartering: Chartering and broker services established in 1982 for dry cargo logistics.
• KTL
• Kınay Sigorta

Products and services

• Sea Freight (Deniz Taşımacılığı) Ocean freight forwarding services with 250,000 TEU annual shipping volume, providing worldwide coverage through KTL offices in Turkey and abroad, strong agency network, and flexible transportation options (FCL/LCL) for importers and exporters.
• Road Freight (Kara Taşımacılığı) Road transportation services including partial truck (LTL), full truck (FTL), express, refrigerated, intermodal container, minivan, out-of-gauge, hanging textile, and dangerous goods (ADR) transport, handling automotive spare parts, machinery, dry food, raw materials, packaging, textile, fragile goods, furniture, live plants, liquid food, fresh produce, DG, mining, and medical materials.
• Air Freight (Hava Taşımacılığı) Air freight services for import and export organizations, offering consolidated and special services, transit loading, live animal transport, perishable cargo, and express, standard, and economical shipment options.
• Warehousing and Storage Services (Depolama Hizmetleri) Warehouse and storage services with 17,000 m2 concrete area and 23,000 m2 stabilized area for handling and storage of containers and bulk cargo, operational since 2010, supporting logistics customers and ship agency operations.
• Feeder and Cabotage Service Feeder and cabotage services between ports in the Sea of Marmara, serving 6 main commercial areas including Istanbul, Kocaeli, Bursa, Bandırma, Tekirdag, and Marmara Island with weekly 6-7 sailings for container and cargo movement.
• Freight Insurance (Sigorta) — Kınay Sigorta Freight Forwarder Liability (FFL) Insurance services for international transport and storage companies, covering transportation, storage, and related operations under the Kınay Sigorta brand.
• Ship Chartering and Brokerage (Kınay Chartering / KC) Ship chartering and brokerage services under Kınay Chartering (KC), providing dry bulk cargo logistics solutions with long-term or voyage-based chartering and full brokerage services including vessel finding, freight estimation, market reports, and voyage planning for ship owners and cargo owners.
• Ship Agency Services (Acentelik Hizmetleri — A. Rıza Kınay Vapur Acenteliği) First-class ship agency services under Ali Rıza Kınay Vapur Acenteliği ve Ticaret A.Ş. (ARK), serving global and local ship owners and charterers in Turkish ports, straits, and shipyards. The agency became the first FONASBA-certified ship agency in Turkey on 6 June 2024.

Quantifiable outcome

• 250,000 TEU annual maritime shipping volume
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• WCA (World Cargo Alliance)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerKINAY is a Signature Sponsor of WCA, the world's largest freight forwarder network conference with 11,833 members. KTL participated as the only Turkish logistics firm with its own stand at WCA conferences, leveraging the network for lead generation, co-marketing, and partnership development across global trade lanes.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: World's largest sea freight forwarder by TEU, with deep presence in Turkish trade lanes via offices in Istanbul and across Europe/Asia. Directly comparable business model across ocean, air, and road forwarding, but at far greater global scale.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Deutsche Post DHL's freight forwarding arm offering ocean, air, and road freight services worldwide, including a significant Turkish presence. Overlaps with KINAY in multimodal forwarding and customs brokerage for importers/exporters.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics company and one of the world's largest forwarders following the Schenker acquisition. Competes with KINAY on European and Asia-Europe trade lanes with similar multimodal service portfolios.
• DB Schenker: German-headquartered global logistics provider acquired by DSV (closing 2025), with land transport, air/ocean freight, and contract logistics. Directly overlaps with KINAY's European and Turkish forwarding business.
• Yusen Logistics: Japanese-headquartered global logistics company offering ocean/air forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain solutions. Competes in Asia-Turkey trade lanes with similar end-to-end multimodal service offerings.

Direct peers

• Expeditors International: Asset-light global freight forwarder focused on ocean, air, and customs brokerage with a strong Asia-Pacific franchise. Comparable asset-light, transaction-fee model and customer base of importers/exporters.
• CEVA Logistics: CMA CGM-owned global 3PL offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and ground transportation. Competes with KINAY in ocean forwarding and contract logistics, particularly in Mediterranean and Middle East trade lanes.

Regional players

• Mars Logistics: Leading Turkish logistics company offering road, intermodal, and warehousing services with strong domestic Turkish coverage. Most direct Turkish-headquartered peer to KINAY's domestic logistics business.
• Omsan Logistics: Turkish integrated logistics provider offering road transport, warehousing, and international forwarding, with significant domestic presence. Comparable to KINAY in serving Turkish manufacturers and exporters.
• Borusan Logistics: Borusan Group's logistics arm providing international multimodal transport, customs services, and supply chain solutions in Turkey. Comparable to KINAY in Turkish import/export forwarding and contract logistics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kinay

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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