ALYANS CHARTERING & SHIPPING CO.
ALYANS CHARTERING & SHIPPING CO. operates from Istanbul, Türkiye, with a history dating back to 1989 when it began as a ship management, chartering and agency entity. Since its establishment, the company has expanded its scope to address evolving transportation needs and has developed a global footprint through offices and networks in key locations.
Beginning in 1993, ALYANS broadened its activities to accommodate changing client requirements and to offer a comprehensive range of transportation solutions. The company emphasizes its capability to coordinate multi-modal shipments and to provide tailored programs designed to meet specific business objectives. Its service portfolio covers traditional and specialized shipping and logistics functions, supporting customers with integrated transportation management and operational services.
ALYANS describes itself as a worldwide specialist in rail-ferry operations, Ro-Ro and integrated multi-modal transport, ship ownership and ship operation, as well as chartering and liner services. The firm also highlights experience in military transport and project cargo, reflecting a strength in handling complex and oversized consignments. In addition, the company provides marine services and ship agency support, complemented by logistics and transportation management, liner and tramp ship agency services, turnkey project consultancy, and a trading arm.
The organization positions itself as a provider of complete cargo movement solutions, offering in-depth analysis of customer transportation needs and the design of customized programs aligned with business objectives. Its portfolio includes rail-ferry ownership and line management, military cargo transportation, heavy lift and oversized project cargoes, ship chartering with global cargo operators, and comprehensive inland trucking services that cover heavy lift and oversized cargoes. ALYANS also handles FCL/LCL container transportation, air freight arrangements, and railway transportation across Europe, Türkiye, and the CIS, along with river transport and regular feeder services in the Black Sea, Caspian Sea, and Turkish ports using sea-river type vessels.
In terms of cargo types, ALYANS reports handling a broad range of commodities and equipment, including coal, iron ore and metals transported by rail-ferry; arms and military hardware and related spare parts; heavy-lift and oversized project cargoes; dismantled plants and machinery; oilfield equipment, tubing and piping; railway and highway infrastructure equipment; offshore support equipment; rolling stock and military vehicles; building materials and palletized cargo; ceramics and marbles; bulk and bagged ores and minerals; as well as food and beverages. The breadth of these capabilities indicates a focus on multi-modal solutions for diverse industry sectors, with emphasis on project cargo and specialized transport.
Overall, the company presents itself as a multi-disciplinary freight forwarding and logistics provider with an emphasis on rail-based and Ro-Ro/ferry capabilities, project cargo expertise, and end-to-end support from planning through execution across international ports and inland corridors. The profile suggests an organization accustomed to handling complex shipments and providing value-added services such as turnkey project consultancy and marine-related services, while maintaining a global network through offices and partnerships across major ports.
