Mars Logistics

What Mars Logistics does

Mars Logistics, legally Mars Lojistik Grup A.Ş., is a privately held Turkish integrated logistics group founded in 1989. It provides multi-modal freight transportation (road, air, sea, rail, intermodal), warehousing and domestic distribution, project transportation for oversized cargo, MilkRun collection services, fair and events logistics, and an in-house insurance brokerage through subsidiaries Mars Air & Sea Cargo and Mars Insurance. Operations span 31 Turkish branches and 8 international offices (Barcelona, Madrid, Irun, Paris, Luxembourg, Trieste, Guangzhou, Shanghai), serving cross-border shippers in manufacturing, retail, trading, project cargo, and exhibition logistics across Europe, the Balkans, Turkic Republics, North Africa, the Middle East, and China.

The technology platform is a portfolio of proprietary customer-facing portals rather than a unified AI system: the Mars Online Road Freight extranet, Air & Sea CRM Online order entry, B2C shipment tracking, MilkRun supplier portal, warehouse portal, e-commerce cargo tracking, online insurance services, and mobile applications MargeX (handheld warehouse stock management with token-based authentication) and MarsPoeX (field operations with location tracking). The company holds ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 27001, 45001, 50001, 10002, 14064-1), Authorized Economic Operator status with Turkish Customs, and the Green Logistics Certificate, and was the first logistics firm in Turkey to publish a GRI-approved Sustainability Report.

Mars Logistics generates revenue primarily through transaction-based freight services (per-shipment quotes on road, air, sea, rail, project, and event logistics) and recurring enterprise contracts (multi-year subscriptions for warehousing, dedicated logistics solutions, and integrated supply-chain engagements). FY2025 turnover was €633.9 million, supported by 6,304 vehicles and over 2,850 employees as of 2024. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales combined with self-serve online portals for mid-market shippers, with no public consumer-facing product.

Name

Mars Logistics

Legal name

Mars Lojistik Grup A.Ş.

Website

https://marslogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Mars Logistics is a privately held Turkish integrated logistics group (founded 1989) providing multi-modal freight, warehousing, project cargo, and insurance services through 31 Turkish branches and 8 international offices, serving enterprise shippers across Europe, the Balkans, North Africa, the Middle East, and China.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Warehousing and Storage (493)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLACAIAA

Industrial Plants & Process Equipment (EPC/Turnkey Projects)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/Project Cargo & Heavy-Lift Forwarding

SECONDARYTLADAFAC

Intermodal Drayage & Cartage (First/Last Mile)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Transportation (Air, Maritime, Rail, Trucking)/Intermodal Freight Transport (Rail-Truck/Ocean-Rail)

SECONDARYTLACACAE

Drayage & Intermodal Truck Transfer (Port/Rail Ramp)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/Road Freight Forwarding (Domestic & Cross-Border)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Road transport logistics
• Intermodal transportation
• Warehousing services
• International logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

Offices33 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Transportation Services: Core revenue stream from road freight, air freight, sea freight, and rail freight transportation services to Europe, Balkans, Turkic Republics, North Africa, Middle East, and domestic Turkey. Includes intermodal transportation combining multiple transport modes.
2. Warehousing and Distribution: Value-added logistics services including smart warehousing with inventory tracking and domestic distribution across Turkey
3. Project Transportation: Specialized heavy and oversized cargo transportation services for industrial projects requiring specialized equipment and experienced teams
4. Fair and Events Logistics: Boutique logistics solutions for national and international fairs and events
5. MilkRun Transportation: Efficient collection transportation services for optimized supplier logistics
6. Insurance Services: Reliable insurance services securing logistics risks and protecting against damages and losses

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mars Logistics provides integrated multi-modal freight forwarding and logistics services spanning road, air, sea, rail, and intermodal transportation, complemented by warehousing and distribution, project cargo handling, MilkRun collection services, fair and events logistics, and insurance services. The company serves corporate customers across Turkey, Europe, the Balkans, Central Asia, East Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa through its own fleet of 6,304 vehicles, 31 domestic branches, and 8 international offices. It also offers proprietary digital portals and mobile applications for shipment visibility and order management.

Product overview

Mars Logistics is a Turkish logistics group company providing comprehensive integrated logistics services through a multi-brand, multi-service portfolio. The company operates through subsidiaries including Mars Air & Sea Cargo, Mars Insurance, Mars Logistics S.A.R.L., Mars Logistics Europa S.A., and Mars Logistics France S.A.S., employing over 2,850 professionals. The service portfolio comprises eleven core logistics services: Road Freight, Air Freight, Intermodal Transportation, Sea Freight, Rail Freight, Fair and Events Logistics, Project Transportation, MilkRun Transportation, Domestic Distribution, Warehousing Services, and Insurance Services. Supporting the core services are proprietary mobile applications (MargeX for warehouse stock management, MarsPoeX for logistics services) and branded content platforms (LogiLife magazine, LogiKids magazine, LogiClub loyalty program). The company operates primarily in Turkey with international branches in Barcelona, Madrid, Irun, Paris, Luxemburg, Trieste, Guangzhou, and Shanghai.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Road Freight Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 633.9 million euros turnover in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hitachi Transport System (now LOGISTEED)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2013Partnership signed with Hitachi Transport System in April 2013. The partner subsequently changed its corporate name to LOGISTEED, Ltd. as of April 2023. This represents a strategic partnership in the Asian logistics market, particularly for operations to and from China and Japan.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Omsan Logistics: Turkish integrated logistics provider offering road, intermodal, warehousing, and project cargo services. Closest direct domestic competitor to Mars, with overlapping multimodal coverage and enterprise customer base in Turkey.
• Borusan Lojistik: Major Turkish logistics subsidiary of Borusan Group, providing road transport, intermodal, and supply-chain services. Competes head-to-head with Mars in domestic Turkish distribution and international road freight.
• Ekol Logistics: Turkish/European integrated logistics provider with strong road, intermodal, and contract logistics capabilities across the same Turkey–Europe corridor Mars serves. Highly comparable multimodal operating model.
• Netlog Logistics: Turkish logistics group with warehousing, road, and intermodal services across Turkey and Europe. Comparable scale and service mix, particularly in domestic distribution and cross-border road freight.
• Reysaş Logistics: Turkish logistics and warehousing operator with rail-connected terminals and intermodal capabilities. Comparable multimodal offering focused on Turkey and nearby international corridors.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL owned by CMA CGM, providing road, air, sea, rail, and contract logistics worldwide. Directly comparable multimodal service portfolio and enterprise customer segment.
• DB Schenker: European-headquartered global freight forwarder with strong rail and intermodal capabilities across the same Europe–Turkey–Asia corridors Mars serves. Direct competitor in intermodal and road freight.
• Gefco (now part of CMA CGM): European automotive and finished-vehicle logistics specialist with growing industrial and multimodal services. Comparable focus on cross-border European road and intermodal transport.

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Global freight forwarder with road, air, sea, and contract logistics services. Larger, publicly listed incumbent that competes with Mars in European and Turkey cross-border road freight.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with global air, sea, road, and contract logistics. Competes with Mars for enterprise customers in sea/air freight forwarding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/marslogistics
• Xx.com/marslogistics

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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