BARSAN GLOBAL LOGISTICS LIMITED

What BARSAN GLOBAL LOGISTICS LIMITED does

Barsan Global Logistics Limited is a privately held, Türkiye-headquartered global logistics provider founded in 1982 by Kamil Barlin as a customs consultancy and now operating 150+ logistics centers across more than 65 countries. The company delivers integrated multi-modal supply chain services spanning air, ocean, road, rail, and intermodal freight (including dedicated Ro-Ro corridors between Türkiye and Europe), customs clearance in 65+ jurisdictions, and warehouse and fulfillment operations with 8 million m³ of storage capacity and 1.5M+ tons of annual transport throughput. Specialized capabilities include temperature-controlled and dangerous goods handling, bonded warehousing, cross-docking, reverse logistics, and a fleet of specialized double-deck, hanging-garment, and refrigerated trucks — described as the only dedicated double-deck fleet among Turkish logistics providers.

Underlying the operations is a proprietary technology platform developed in-house by a 42-person engineering team. The platform centers on a custom ERP system with a Warehouse Business Intelligence (WBI) layer, a Fulfillment Management System (FMS), and a suite of portals (Customer, Custom Bond, Warehouse, Employee Reporting, Finance, and Barsan Academy training). AI, cloud, and IoT capabilities are deployed for predictive demand forecasting, route optimization, real-time monitoring, and ERP/WMS/carrier API integrations; planned additions include robotic process automation (RPA) and smart warehousing. The architecture is positioned for end-to-end visibility across customs, transport, and inventory workflows.

Barsan generates revenue through transaction-fee pricing on logistics services — quote-based, dependent on shipment weight, volume, destination, service level, and cargo type — targeting enterprise B2B customers in manufacturing, retail, fashion, food, pharmaceutical, e-commerce, and industrial/chemical verticals. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales supported by direct "Get a Quote" and "Get in Touch" website CTAs, a centralized call center, and content marketing. The company holds ISO 9001:2008 certification, SBTi-validated near-term greenhouse gas reduction targets (Scope 1&2 -58.8% by 2034, Scope 3 -35% by 2034, 100% renewable electricity by 2030), and Zero Waste certification across five regions. Ownership remains private with the founding family and no disclosed institutional capital or public listing.

Name

BARSAN GLOBAL LOGISTICS LIMITED

Legal name

Barsan Global Logistics

Website

https://barsan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Barsan Global Logistics is a privately held, Türkiye-headquartered global freight forwarder offering air, ocean, road, rail, and intermodal transport plus customs clearance and warehousing across 150+ centers in 65+ countries, primarily serving enterprise manufacturers, retailers, and specialized verticals such as fashion, food, and pharmaceuticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Rail Transportation (48211)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Terminal Maintenance Facilities For Motor Freight Transport (4231)

akta.pro primary industry

Telecommunications & Network Equipment (TLAIALAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Container Stuffing/Unstuffing & Depot-Based Value-Added Services (TLALAJAM), Rail Terminal Scheduling, Slot Management & Throughput Optimization (TLAJAFAH)

Keywords

• Global freight forwarding
• Integrated supply chain
• Customs clearance services
• Warehouse and fulfillment
• Intermodal transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

COVENTRY, WEST MIDLANDS

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Integrated Logistics Services: Barsan generates revenue through comprehensive logistics services including air freight, ocean freight, road freight, rail freight, intermodal transportation, warehouse & fulfillment, and customs clearance services. Services are priced based on shipment volume, weight, destination, service level (express, standard, economy), and custom requirements. The company serves B2B customers with tailored supply chain solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Barsan Global Logistics provides integrated global supply chain solutions covering air, ocean, road, rail, and intermodal freight forwarding, customs clearance, and warehouse and fulfillment services to enterprise customers across 65+ countries. The company operates 150+ logistics centers and an in-house fleet of 800 vehicles, transporting over 1.5 million tons per year with 8 million cubic meters of storage capacity. Its proprietary Supply Chain Execution Software, ERP, Warehouse Business Intelligence, and customer portals support end-to-end visibility and real-time tracking across the supply chain.

Product overview

Barsan Global Logistics operates as a comprehensive global logistics service provider offering an integrated supply chain platform with multiple core transportation and fulfillment services. The product portfolio includes air, ocean, road, rail, and intermodal freight services (core products), complemented by customs clearance and warehouse & fulfillment services. The technology platform consists of an in-house ERP system developed by 42 engineers, integrated with specialized modules including Fulfillment Management System (FMS), Warehouse Business Intelligence (WBI), and multiple customer-facing portals (Customer Portal, Custom Bond Portal, Warehouse Portal, Employee Reporting Portal, Finance Portal, Barsan Academy). Value-added sub-products include cross-docking, bonded warehousing, reverse logistics, and on-site management services. The company operates across 65+ countries with 150+ centers, offering both B2B and e-commerce fulfillment solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Barsan System: Supply Chain Execution Software developed in-house
• WBI (Warehouse Business Intelligence)
• FMS (Fulfillment Management System)

Products and services

• Air Freight Services Tailored air freight solutions ranging from express services to economical blocked space consolidations, including Airport to Airport, Door to Airport, Airport to Door, Door to Door, and Global Door to Door options, for enterprise customers shipping internationally.
• Ocean Freight Services Comprehensive ocean freight services including LCL (Less Than Container Load), FCL (Full Container Load), ISO Tank, Temperature Controlled shipping, consolidation services, and dangerous goods handling across global routes via partnerships with leading ocean carriers.
• Road Freight Services Domestic and international road transportation with 800 in-house vehicles, specialized trucks (double-deck, fridge, hanging garment), and flexible FTL/LTL solutions across Europe and Türkiye, including Express, Super Express, and Standard delivery options.
• Rail Freight Services Reliable and sustainable rail freight services with an extensive rail network for domestic and international transport, supporting bulk cargo, containers, and specialized hazardous materials shipments.
• Intermodal Transportation Multi-modal transportation combining road vehicles, Ro-Ro vessels (Pendik/Çeşme–Trieste and Yalova–Sete routes), and trains for rapid, punctual, affordable, and environmentally conscious delivery.
• Customs Clearance Services End-to-end customs solutions including customs brokerage, product classification, global regulatory compliance, duty and tax management, documentation handling, and specialized goods clearance across 65+ countries.
• Warehouse & Fulfillment Services Scalable warehouse and fulfillment solutions including inventory management, cross-docking, bonded warehousing, e-commerce/B2B fulfillment, reverse logistics, and value-added services like kitting, labeling, and quality control for enterprise shippers.
• Green Logistics Services Eco-friendly logistics solutions focusing on energy efficiency, carbon footprint reduction, solar energy investments, smart warehouse systems, and SBTi-validated emission reduction targets for sustainability-conscious enterprise customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.5 Million+ Ton/Year Transportation
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability5 records

Feature15 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• World's Leading Ocean CarrierscoreTechnology or IntegrationBarsan collaborates with world's leading ocean carriers to ensure seamless, reliable, and efficient maritime transportation across the globe. This partnership enables dependability in delivery, planned space protection from key container ports, and access to various quality-controlled equipment types.
• World's Leading AirlinescoreTechnology or IntegrationBarsan collaborates with world's leading airlines to ensure seamless, reliable, and efficient air cargo transportation across the globe. Strong partnerships with leading global carriers enable priority cargo handling and expertise in dangerous, oversized, and time-sensitive shipments.
• Major Carriers and AlliancescoreTechnology or IntegrationBarsan works closely with all major carriers and alliances ensuring planned space protection from key container ports so customers can meet their commitments without worry.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Privately held German global forwarder with air, ocean, road, and contract logistics services. Closely comparable to Barsan as a family/private multi-modal forwarder with similar mid-market positioning and global center network.
• Ekol Logistics: Major Turkish integrated logistics provider with intermodal, road, and warehousing services across Europe. Directly comparable to Barsan as a Turkey-headquartered competitor with strong Turkey-EU trade lane focus.
• Omsan Logistics: Turkish multi-modal logistics provider offering integrated logistics, freight forwarding, and contract logistics. Most direct regional peer to Barsan, operating in the same Turkey geography and overlapping service lines.
• JAS Worldwide: Privately held global forwarder specializing in air, ocean, road freight, and customs services. Closely comparable to Barsan as a privately held multi-modal forwarder with similar enterprise customer focus.
• Kerry Logistics Network: Asia-based global 3PL offering freight forwarding, warehousing, and integrated logistics. Comparable to Barsan in multi-modal service scope and customs/warehousing capabilities, with stronger Asia roots.

Broad incumbents

• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL offering freight management, contract logistics, and customs services across multiple modes. Directly comparable to Barsan's multi-modal, multi-geography service portfolio, but at significantly larger scale as part of CMA CGM.
• Yusen Logistics: Global forwarding and contract logistics provider with strong air, ocean, road, and warehousing capabilities. Comparable service portfolio to Barsan, with larger scale and Japan-based ownership.
• Geodis: Global logistics provider offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and distribution. Comparable multi-modal service offering to Barsan, with significantly larger operational footprint and parent SNCF backing.
• DSV A/S: Global freight forwarding and logistics provider with air, sea, road, and contract logistics services. Highly comparable business model to Barsan, with much larger scale and post-Schenker acquisition broader network.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with comprehensive air, ocean, road, and contract logistics services. Comparable to Barsan across every service line, but at massively larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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