What TIRSAN does

TIRSAN ULUSLARARASI TAŞIMACILIK (operating as Tirsanlogistics) is a Turkish private freight forwarder headquartered in Ataşehir, Istanbul, founded in 2010 and employing 51-100 people. The company offers integrated multi-modal freight services across road, rail, sea, and air — supplemented by in-house customs clearance at all Turkish customs points and abroad, warehousing with packaging for fragile and valuable cargo, and supply chain consulting from network strategy to inventory analysis. Its primary customers are import/export businesses, industrial and manufacturing firms, and time-sensitive cargo shippers; the firm uses a horizontal segmentation approach rather than a vertical focus. Tier-one customer relationships are undisclosed, but the company states it serves both enterprise and mid-market clients via a dedicated sales team (Fatma Deveci Özceyhan for sales, Zeliha Sanatgar Bonab for operations).

TIRSAN's underlying technology stack is built on ERP-based planning systems used by expert personnel, complemented by GPS-enabled fleet tracking for real-time cargo visibility on road transport. Sea freight reach is delivered through WCA membership providing access to 3,500+ global agents and partnerships with the world's largest shipowners for competitive rates. Air freight coverage spans 190+ countries via a network of 7,000+ air cargo specialists. The rail operation is positioned as second after TCDD (Turkish State Railways) in wagon diversity, operating both closed and tipper wagons. The company holds the TIO Certificate and UTIKAT license from Turkish transport authorities, the latter specifically authorising oversized and heavy cargo transport.

The business model is transaction-fee based with quote-based pricing per shipment, varying by transport mode, cargo type, weight, volume, destination, and service requirements. No public pricing exists — lead capture is via a 'Get a Fast Quote' (HIZLI TEKLİF AL) CTA on the website and direct phone contact. GTM is sales-led with a direct sales team, supplemented by a website inquiry funnel and light social media presence (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). No funding rounds, M&A activity, or institutional investors are disclosed.

Name

TIRSAN

Legal name

TIRSAN ULUSLARARASI TAŞIMACILIK

Website

https://tirsanlogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

TIRSAN is a Turkish private freight forwarder headquartered in Istanbul offering multi-modal road, rail, sea, and air freight services to import/export businesses, manufacturers, and time-sensitive cargo shippers, with in-house customs clearance across all Turkish customs points.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Cross-Border Freight Brokerage (USMCA/EU, etc.) (TLADAMAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cross-Border Trucking & Border Transfer (Linehaul, Transloading) (TLACACAC), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Multi-modal transportation
• Customs clearance services
• Warehousing and storage
• Supply chain logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Multi-Modal Freight Transportation: Revenue generated from road, rail, sea, and air freight transportation services. The company charges based on shipment type, weight, volume, destination, and transport mode. Services include door-to-door delivery, periodic scheduled routes, and comprehensive logistics solutions.
2. Customs Clearance Services: In-house customs clearance services at all Turkish customs points and abroad, provided through strong technological infrastructure and expert personnel.
3. Warehousing and Storage: Storage services with appropriate conditions and dimensions for cargo, including packaging services for fragile and valuable items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

TIRSAN ULUSLARARASI TAŞIMACILIK is a Turkish international logistics company that provides multi-modal freight forwarding across road, rail, sea, and air, along with customs clearance, warehousing, packaging, and supply chain consulting. The company uses ERP-based planning, GPS-tracked trucks, and partner networks (WCA sea-freight agents, 190+ country air-freight network) to move import/export cargo between Turkey and Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Scandinavia, and the Balkans.

Product overview

TIRSAN ULUSLARARASI TAŞIMACILIK (Tirsanlogistics) is a Turkish logistics company offering a comprehensive suite of transportation and logistics services. The core offerings include four main transport modalities: Karayolu (Road Transport), Havayolu (Air Transport), Denizyolu (Sea Transport), and Demiryolu (Rail Transport). These are complemented by value-added services including Akıllı Lojistik (Smart Logistics) for packaging and storage, Tedarik Zinciri (Supply Chain) for strategic planning and warehouse management, and Gümrük İşlemleri (Customs Services) for customs clearance. The company positions itself as an innovative, solution-oriented logistics provider with GPS-tracked fleet capabilities and ERP-based planning systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 7 million kilometers driven in city transportation since establishment
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• World Cargo Alliance (WCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTirsanlogistics holds WCA membership providing access to over 3,500 agent network worldwide for sea freight operations. This partnership enables the company to offer flexible and production schedule-compatible solutions with wide route options and partnerships with the world's largest shipowners for competitive freight rates.
• World's Largest ShipownerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecial agreements with the world's largest shipping companies (shipowners/armatörler) enabling competitive freight prices and comprehensive maritime logistics solutions including port container shipping, ship cargo services, and global coverage.
• Global Air Freight Network (190+ Countries)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership network spanning over 190 countries with more than 7,000 air freight experts enabling cargo transportation to any global destination with reliable transit times.
• TCDD (Turkish State Railways)minorOthersReference partner in rail freight operations. Tirsan has positioned itself as second after TCDD in wagon diversity, operating both closed and tipper wagons.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs services worldwide — comparable multi-modal breadth to Tirsan but at enterprise scale.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with deep presence across all modes including Turkey — comparable in service breadth but operates as a global incumbent with much broader portfolio.
• Panalpina (now DSV Air & Sea): Swiss-origin global freight forwarder (now part of DSV) with strong air and sea forwarding expertise — comparable multi-modal model with substantially greater global footprint.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics company with extensive road, air, and sea forwarding including Turkey — overlaps Tirsan's multi-modal model as a much larger incumbent.

Emerging players

• Flexport: Digital-first global freight forwarder focused on ocean and air — a digitally native competitor that pressures traditional Turkish forwarders like Tirsan on technology and visibility.

Direct peers

• Omsan Logistics: Turkish multi-modal logistics company providing international road, sea, air transport, customs clearance, and warehousing — a direct domestic peer to Tirsan with similar cross-border trade focus.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Global German-headquartered freight forwarder with strong road, air, and sea operations including Turkey — directly comparable multi-modal offering but vastly larger international scale.
• Mars Logistics: Turkey-based international freight forwarder offering road, sea, air, and rail transport as well as customs and warehousing services, competing in the same import/export lanes as Tirsan.
• Ekol Lojistik: Major Turkish integrated logistics provider offering road, sea, air, and rail freight plus customs and warehousing — directly comparable to Tirsan in geography and service breadth, but at significantly larger scale.
• Borusan Logistics: Turkish logistics arm of Borusan Group providing international multi-modal transport, customs, and supply chain services — a domestic peer with deeper corporate backing than Tirsan.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tirsanlogistics

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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