DESTAN Ulkelerarası Nakliyat ve Ticaret A.S.
DESTAN Ulkelerarası Nakliyat ve Ticaret A.S. is a Turkish logistics provider founded in Istanbul in 1990, with additional offices in Frankfurt, Almaty, and Tashkent. The company operates in the international heavy transport and project logistics sectors, serving industries such as Petroleum and Natural Gas, Mining and Metallurgy, Energy and Renewable Energy, Automotive and Heavy Machinery, Construction and Infrastructure, and Agriculture and Wood. Destan maintains a sizable in-house fleet, including specialized equipment for out-of-gauge (OOG) and heavy-lift transports, lowbeds and lowloaders, extendable flatbeds, and wide or tall trailers, enabling complex moves up to significant tonnages. The organization emphasizes end-to-end logistics management, offering services that cover international road, air, and sea/river transport, as well as crane rental and tailored equipment for oversized cargo.
Destan positions itself as a globally oriented logistics partner, aiming to bridge Europe and Asia through integrated solutions. The company highlights its capability to manage third-country shipments from various European regions to the Middle East and the CIS, leveraging a strong network of partners, field expertise, and a professional team. In addition to multimodal transport, Destan provides air freight services for time-sensitive consignments and emphasizes speed, security, and reliability in critical shipments. The company also offers sea and river shipping services, with a focus on environmentally conscious and cost-efficient international and regional shipments. A core component of Destan’s value proposition is its crane rental service, which supports heavy-load movements with safety and precision.
The fleet features expandable curtain-sider trailers, coil carriers, and other specialized equipment designed to handle non-standard loads. Destan’s service portfolio extends beyond transportation to include customs clearance, storage, and insurance, enabling a comprehensive, door-to-door logistics solution under a single umbrella. The firm describes a structured delivery process—from shipment registration and documentation through loading, international transfer, and final delivery—with real-time tracking and transparent communication throughout the supply chain.
Destan emphasizes a client-centric approach, focusing on planning, monitoring, and timely delivery to ensure cargo safety and on-time performance. The company’s Istanbul head office coordinates international routes across Europe, with operations supported by offices in Almaty (Kazakhstan) and Neu-Isenburg (Germany). Destan’s integrated services are designed to offer a seamless logistics experience, combining transport, customs, warehousing, and risk management to support complex industrial projects and general cargo movements across borders.
Business lines serve a diverse range of sectors, including energy, petrochemicals, renewables, construction, automotive and machinery, forestry, and agriculture. Destan’s global outlook is reinforced by its regional reach, which connects clients to European markets and beyond through a robust network of agents and on-site expertise. The company’s approach centers on operational excellence, technology-enabled visibility, and a steadfast commitment to customer-focused service.
For organizations seeking international freight solutions, Destan Heavy Transport & Logistics presents a multi-modal offering designed to ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient cargo movement from origin to destination. The firm invites prospective clients to engage in discussions about routes, schedules, and tailored solutions that meet project-specific requirements, including complex and oversized cargo movements that require specialized trailers and crane support.
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