These Turkish maritime transportation companies are mostly large firms, several of them founded in the 1990s and 2000s. Besiktas Shipping, established in 1960, owns a fleet of 36 ships. Kıyı Emniyeti Genel Müdürlüğü, founded in 1997, enhances maritime safety with navigation and ship salvage services. İDO - İstanbul Deniz Otobüsleri provides sea transportation in Istanbul, while MEDKON GROUP offers container shipping and logistics solutions.
The headquarters of these companies are predominantly located in Istanbul, with others in Üsküdar, Pendik, Süleymanpaşa, Derince, and Izmir. This indicates a strong concentration of maritime activity around Istanbul and the Marmara Sea, with additional hubs in other coastal regions of Turkey. The companies focus on various aspects of maritime transport, from cargo shipping and port operations to safety, passenger services, and luxury yacht building.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Besiktas Shippingbesiktasshipping.com
A highly reputable shipping business with a history dating back to the 1960s, owning a fleet of 36 ships for various types of cargo |
550 | |||
| 2 |
Kıyı Emniyeti Genel Müdürlüğükiyiemniyeti.gov.tr
Established to enhance maritime safety by providing navigation, coastal safety, and ship salvage services, including rescue operations and installation of navigation systems Operating in Turkish straits |
492 | |||
| 3 |
İDO - İstanbul Deniz Otobüsleriido.com.tr
Established in 1987, the organization provides sea transportation services in Istanbul, connecting various points across the Sea of Marmara with a large fleet of ships |
470 | |||
| 4 |
MEDKON GROUPmedkonlines.com
A transportation service provider offering reliable solutions in container shipping, feeder services, cabotage, project cargo, brokerage, ship leasing, logistics, and more |
410 | |||
| 5 |
Denizci Öğrenciler Derneği (DÖDER)doder.org.tr
Official Linkedin account for Maritime Students Association providing information and updates for maritime students and professionals |
385 | |||
| 6 |
Palmali Group Of Companiespalmali.com
The official account representing a group of companies involved in various industries |
378 | |||
| 7 |
Asyaport Liman A.Ş.asyaport.com
International transit port with a handling capacity of 25 million TEU/year, equipped to accommodate very large container carrier ships |
360 | |||
| 8 |
MARPORTmarport.com.tr
A leading private container terminal in Turkey with extensive facilities and a focus on sustainability, serving as a key player in the industry |
349 | |||
| 9 |
DİTAŞ Deniz İşletmeciliği ve Tankerciliği A.Ş.ditasdeniz.com.tr
Global shipping leader focused on zero incidents, spills, and environmental impact to maintain competitiveness and sustainability in the market |
345 | |||
| 10 |
Turkon Lineturkon.com
Specializing in container shipping services, the company offers direct routes to the United States and various European countries, focusing on customer satisfaction and quality |
343 | |||
| 11 |
Safiport Derincesafiport.com.tr
Specialized in solid fuel, real estate, and maritime sectors, the company operates in the field of port management through acquisitions and privatization processes |
341 | |||
| 12 |
Sirena Marinesirenamarine.com.tr
This company designs and builds luxury yachts that offer long cruising range, speed, comfort, and style, with a focus on quality, excellence, and innovation |
320 | |||
| 13 |
Nemportnemport.com.tr
Nemport is a gateway for trade in the Aegean region, offering fast, reliable, and cost-effective sea transportation services to a wide range of countries |
311 | |||
| 14 |
YMN Tanker Marine Managementymntankers.com.tr
Specializing in technical and crew management, chartering, and expanding chemical tanker fleet while prioritizing safe and efficient transportation services |
246 | |||
| 15 | 
Kiran HOLDING A.S.kiran.com.tr
A shipping company based in Istanbul, Turkey, specializing in transporting goods through strategic logistics and efficient supply chain management |
240 | |||
| 16 |
OYAK Denizcilik ve Liman İşletmeleri A.Ş.oyakliman.com
Specializing in sustainable growth, the company plans strategic maritime and port investments Their activities include port infrastructure investments, port operation, and ship agency services |
187 | |||
| 17 |
Akmar Shipping & Tradingakmar.com.tr
Established in 1987, specializing in shipping services with a focus on efficiency, effectiveness, and quality Certified for quality management system since 1998 |
186 | |||
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| 18 |
SEALIFE SHIPPINGsealifeshipping.com
A comprehensive provider of ship maintenance services ensuring compliance with regulations, standards, and guidelines for safe and efficient ship operation |
182 | |||
| 19 |
Scot Tanker Gemi Isletmeciligiscottanker.com
Specializing in global transportation of chemical substances and petroleum products, prioritizing safety, and fostering long-term customer relationships |
164 | |||
| 20 |
Güngen Maritime & Trading A/Şgungen.com
A spinoff of a family-owned trading business, the company operates high-spec crude-oil tankers and manages all aspects in-house |
164 | |||
| 21 |
Turkon Holdingturkonholding.com
Turkon Holding offers a wide range of services including container shipping, shipbuilding, and multimodal transportation, serving as a leading company in Turkey |
162 | |||
| 22 |
Statu Gemi Kiralama ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.statushipping.com.tr
Specializing in ship ownership, management, chartering, and agency services since 1997 |
158 | |||
| 23 |
Armador Ship Managementeosgroup.com.tr
Specializing in ship management services, including maintenance, crew management, and logistics for various types of vessels in the maritime industry |
153 | |||
| 24 |
PascoGas Ship Managementpascogas.com
The company helps customers create sustainable value and achieve significant savings during the transition to a lower emission future |
151 | |||
| 25 |
Devbulkdevbulk.com
Specializing in worldwide bulk shipping with a background supported by experienced members of the Deval Family |
150 | |||
| 26 |
Setur Marinasseturmarinas.com
A leading chain of marinas in Turkey, supporting the growth of the marina industry with 10 locations along the Mediterranean Basin |
148 | |||
| 27 |
Gemiciler Denizcilikgemden.net
A traditional shipowning company based in Istanbul, specializing in transporting chemical products within the Black Sea region with a focus on long-term relationships and operational reliability |
132 | |||
| 28 |
ACECHEM TANKERacechemtanker.com
A chemical and oil tankers management company in Istanbul, Turkey, offering reliable and efficient services with high quality, safety, and environmental standards worldwide |
121 | |||
| 29 |
Borealis Denizcilik A.S.borealisdenizcilik.com.tr
Specializing in oil and chemical tanker ship management, we offer technical solutions, consultancy, and compliance services with a focus on quality and cost competitiveness |
105 | |||
| 30 |
Transal Shippingtransal.com.tr
Specializing in managing oil and chemical tankers for efficient transportation of goods across various destinations |
98 | |||
| 31 |
Hicri Ercili Shippinghicriercili.com.tr
Our company with the largest fleet of stainless tankers in the region provides reliable chemical transportation, chartering, and project logistics worldwide |
79 | |||
| 32 |
Ares Ship Managementarestankers.com
Leading ship management company specializing in chemical tankers, offering shipbuilding, operation, and management services with a commitment to innovation and excellence |
58 | |||
| 33 |
MEKEmekemarine.com
A maritime and environmental services company founded in 1977, focusing on oil spill response, marine environment protection, and clean seas mission |
28 | |||
| 34 |
Atlantis Tankers Group Limitedatlantis-tankers.com
A leading fleet of modern chemical/oil tankers prioritizing safety, environmental protection, and customer satisfaction through cost-effective and reliable services |
18 | |||
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