International trade, import, export and logistics solutions
Karahan Logistics provides professional support for companies involved in international trade, import, export, transportation, transit operations and logistics planning.
In today’s rapidly changing business environment, international trade requires more than simply purchasing or transporting goods. Successful import and export operations depend on careful supplier research, cost analysis, appropriate delivery terms, payment conditions, transportation planning and coordination of customs-related procedures.
Karahan Logistics approaches these processes as an integrated operation, helping customers coordinate the different stages of their international trade activities with an active, efficient, principled and transparent service approach.
From researching products and suppliers in international markets to organizing transportation and supporting transit procedures, Karahan Logistics aims to provide practical solutions tailored to the requirements of each commercial operation.
Import and export services
International purchasing and sales involve multiple interconnected processes. A product may need to be sourced from another country, priced according to its complete landed cost, transported through an appropriate route and delivered after the required customs and logistics procedures have been completed.
Karahan Logistics supports customers throughout different stages of import and export operations.
Services can include:
• International product and supplier research
• Import organization
• Export organization
• International transportation planning
• Cost and price analysis
• Supplier communication
• Freight quotation collection
• Delivery-term evaluation
• Payment-term evaluation
• Transit transportation coordination
• Customs process coordination
• Commercial correspondence
• Contract process support
The objective is to help businesses evaluate international trade opportunities from both a commercial and logistical perspective.
International market and supplier research
Finding the right supplier can be one of the most important stages of an import operation.
Karahan Logistics conducts market research according to the customer’s product requirements and helps identify potential manufacturers or suppliers in international markets.
Depending on the project, the research may consider:
• Product specifications
• Manufacturer or supplier information
• Product pricing
• Minimum order quantities
• Delivery conditions
• Transportation options
• Estimated logistics costs
• Commercial terms
This approach allows customers to evaluate not only the purchase price but also the broader cost structure associated with bringing a product from the manufacturer to its final destination.
Product cost analysis from manufacturer to customer
The actual cost of an imported product can be significantly different from its initial supplier price.
Transportation, freight, delivery terms, customs-related expenses and other logistics costs may all affect the final cost.
Karahan Logistics helps customers evaluate the overall cost structure from the manufacturer through the logistics chain to the final customer.
Depending on the transaction, the analysis may include:
• Purchase price
• International freight
• Domestic transportation
• Delivery terms
• Transit costs
• Customs-related costs
• Transfer or handling requirements
• Final delivery expenses
A complete cost analysis can provide a clearer basis for purchasing and import decisions.
Import operations
Importing goods requires coordination between suppliers, carriers, logistics providers and other parties involved in the transaction.
Karahan Logistics supports import operations by helping customers organize the commercial and logistical stages of the process.
Import planning may include:
• Supplier and product research
• International quotation requests
• Price comparison
• Product cost analysis
• Delivery-term selection
• Payment-term evaluation
• Transportation planning
• Transit arrangements
• Customs coordination
• Delivery organization
The aim is to create a coordinated process from international purchasing through final delivery.
Export operations
Exporters need to consider both commercial requirements and transportation arrangements when delivering products to international customers.
Karahan Logistics provides support for export operations, helping coordinate the logistics and commercial steps required for international shipments.
Export-related services may include:
• International buyer and market research
• Product and quotation coordination
• Commercial correspondence
• Delivery-term selection
• Payment-term evaluation
• Freight planning
• Transit arrangements
• Customs process coordination
• Shipment monitoring
• Delivery organization
Each export operation can be planned according to the product, destination, shipment volume and commercial requirements.
Transit trade
Transit trade is an important component of international commerce, particularly when goods move between different countries through intermediary routes or trading structures.
Karahan Logistics provides support for transit trade operations, coordinating commercial and logistics requirements according to the characteristics of the transaction.
Transit planning may require consideration of:
• Country of origin
• Destination country
• Transit countries
• Transportation route
• Delivery terms
• Customs procedures
• Required documentation
• Transfer and handling requirements
Careful coordination helps ensure that the commercial and transportation sides of the operation remain aligned.
TIR transit operations
International road transportation often requires specific transit procedures and documentation.
Karahan Logistics provides support for TIR transit operations, helping coordinate the relevant transportation and customs processes.
The planning of a TIR shipment may involve the route, loading and unloading points, destination, transit requirements and associated documentation.
Transit transfer operations
Some international shipments require goods to be transferred between vehicles, transportation systems or logistics locations.
Karahan Logistics supports transit transfer operations by coordinating the relevant logistics steps and helping ensure continuity between different stages of transportation.
Depending on the shipment, transfer planning may involve:
• Transportation scheduling
• Transfer locations
• Vehicle coordination
• Transit documentation
• Customs requirements
• Delivery planning
TIR Carnet and ATA Carnet procedures
International trade and transportation may require specific customs documents depending on the nature and destination of the goods.
Karahan Logistics provides support for TIR Carnet and ATA Carnet registration procedures, helping customers coordinate the relevant documentation and processes.
The requirements can vary according to the type of goods, destination, purpose of shipment and applicable customs procedures. For this reason, each operation should be evaluated according to its individual circumstances.
Transit customs procedures
Customs coordination is an important part of international transportation, particularly when goods are moving through transit countries.
Karahan Logistics supports customers with transit customs procedures and coordination between the commercial, transportation and customs stages of the shipment.
The objective is to help ensure that documentation, transportation planning and customs-related processes are considered together.
Agency services
International logistics frequently involves communication between manufacturers, exporters, importers, carriers, customs-related parties and other service providers.
Karahan Logistics provides agency services designed to support communication and coordination between relevant parties.
This can help businesses manage international transactions more efficiently, particularly when several organizations are involved in the same shipment.
Commercial correspondence and quotation collection
Obtaining comparable quotations is an important part of international purchasing and logistics planning.
Karahan Logistics can communicate with suppliers and service providers on behalf of customers and assist with collecting relevant commercial and transportation quotations.
This may include:
• Product quotations
• Supplier offers
• Freight quotations
• Transportation costs
• Delivery conditions
• Payment conditions
• Commercial terms
Collected information can then be evaluated together with the customer’s requirements.
Delivery terms: FOB, CIF and other options
Choosing the appropriate delivery term is an important part of an international sales or purchasing agreement.
Karahan Logistics helps customers evaluate delivery terms such as FOB and CIF according to the structure of the transaction.
The selection of delivery terms can affect responsibilities, transportation costs, insurance arrangements and the point at which certain responsibilities transfer between the parties.
For this reason, the delivery term should be considered together with the transportation route, product value, destination and commercial agreement.
Payment terms
Payment conditions are another important element of international trade.
Depending on the transaction, the parties may consider different payment arrangements based on the product, supplier, destination and commercial relationship.
Karahan Logistics supports customers in evaluating payment conditions as part of the broader international trade process.
Logistics and transportation planning
There is no single transportation method that is suitable for every international shipment.
The appropriate logistics solution depends on factors such as:
• Product type
• Weight and volume
• Shipment quantity
• Origin and destination
• Required delivery time
• Transportation route
• Cost considerations
• Transit requirements
Karahan Logistics helps customers evaluate suitable transportation and logistics alternatives for their individual requirements.
Contract process support
Clear commercial agreements are essential in international business.
Karahan Logistics supports the coordination of contract-related processes and commercial communication between the parties involved in an international transaction.
Important commercial subjects can include:
• Product specifications
• Quantity
• Price
• Delivery terms
• Payment conditions
• Delivery location
• Transportation responsibilities
• Responsibilities of the contracting parties
Clear communication at the contract stage can help reduce misunderstandings during the subsequent logistics process.
Integrated international logistics approach
International trade involves many individual processes that influence one another.
A supplier quotation can affect the purchase decision. The delivery term can influence freight costs. The transportation method can affect delivery time. Transit and customs procedures can influence the overall logistics schedule.
Karahan Logistics therefore approaches international trade operations as a connected process rather than as isolated services.
The service approach focuses on:
• Active communication
• Efficient coordination
• Transparent information sharing
• Structured process management
• Cost awareness
• Logistics planning
• Supplier communication
• Transportation coordination
• Customer-focused service
International logistics between Türkiye and global markets
Companies importing into or exporting from Türkiye often need a reliable partner to coordinate different stages of an international transaction.
Karahan Logistics provides services covering import, export, transit trade, international transportation, TIR transit operations, customs coordination, supplier research and commercial logistics planning.
By combining product research, cost evaluation, transportation planning and process coordination, the company aims to make international trade operations easier for businesses to manage.
Karahan Logistics
Karahan Logistics provides services for companies seeking support with international trade and logistics operations.
Its service portfolio includes import and export organization, international market research, product cost analysis, transit trade, TIR transit operations, transit transfers, TIR Carnet and ATA Carnet procedures, agency services, quotation collection, delivery-term evaluation, payment-term planning, transportation organization and contract process coordination.
With an active, principled and customer-focused approach, Karahan Logistics aims to support businesses throughout the different stages of international trade, from supplier research and purchasing decisions to transportation and final delivery.