Term "barge" first appeared in 1300, originally referring to any small boat. British river barges were flat-bottomed vessels with sails. By 1880, most British river barges were towed by steam tugboats. American barges evolved from cutting down sailing vessels
Companies operate in Istanbul, Ankara, and other major cities across Turkey. Most companies have over 50 years of experience in logistics. Many have branches in 23 countries
Maersk is a global container shipping company established in 1928. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, employs over 88,000 people. Operates 708 vessels with total capacity of 4.1 million TEU. Serves 374 ports in 116 countries
Simplest and cheapest method requiring multiple convoys per division. Units can only cross water if there's a port at both ends. Vulnerable and not recommended during wartime
Flexport coordinates end-to-end logistics from factory to customer door. Offers ocean and air freight solutions for businesses of all sizes. Provides real-time shipment tracking and SKU-level visibility. Assists with customs clearance and minimizes import duties
CIF is an international shipping agreement for sea/waterway shipments. Seller covers costs, insurance, and freight until goods reach destination port. Risk transfers to buyer when goods are loaded on vessel