Istanbul - Gata Lojistik ve Havacilik Hizmetleri A.S. (Istanbul, Head Office)

Istanbul - Gata Lojistik ve Havacilik Hizmetleri A.S. (Istanbul, Head Office) is a freight forwarding and logistics company established in 2007 in Istanbul, Turkiye. The organization focuses primarily on air cargo with an annual volume around 10,000 tons exported from Turkey to CIS, Russia, Europe, and the USA. GATA positions itself as a key player in rail and air intermodal services, notably operating a China-to-world rail-and-air solution since 2017. The service begins with a fast rail leg from China to Almaty and then propagates through the Turkish Cargo network to various destinations worldwide, with typical transit times of 7–11 days from China to most global locations. The company collaborates closely with Turkish Cargo and China Railway to deliver this intermodal offering.

GATA has launched its express cargo trademark, “TLN Express,” targeting operations to the USA, Russia, and the CIS, and provides services that connect Turkey, China, and Far East markets to the USA, CIS, and Russia. The logistics footprint includes e-commerce, storage, and distribution capabilities in the United States via partner networks. The organization highlights significant experience in air cargo chartering for both inbound and cross-border initiatives, including large oversize shipments and notable projects such as a 2,000-ton China-to-Africa charter. GATA emphasizes expertise in handling oversized cargo and maintaining a robust presence in CIS markets, with established operations and staffing in Kazakhstan to manage export/import and transit activities, along with future service prospects in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.

Core services and industry focus include: general freight forwarding; airfreight consolidation; intermodal transportation; rail-and-air service from China; air cargo charter services; oversized cargo handling; warehousing and distribution; import/export customs clearance; e-commerce; and fulfillment. GATA notes relevant certifications and memberships, including FIATA, IATA, and ISO accreditations (ISO 9001-2015, ISO 27001, ISO 45001:2018) and IATA DGR compliance.

From its Turkish base and CIS footholds, the group underscores a strategy of value creation through complementary service areas, aiming to support international investment and global operations for customers seeking reliable, integrated logistics solutions. The Turkish head office serves as a pivotal hub for coordinating air, intermodal, and express cargo activities with a special emphasis on project cargo and cross-border flows.

Note: The company also provides insights into its broader corporate structure via GATA Group, highlighting a leadership profile and ongoing growth in both domestic and international markets. The information reflects a combination of the English profile and Turkish content, illustrating a multi-regional logistics organization with a focus on air, rail, storage, and e-commerce fulfillment capabilities.