Transport Modes

Third-country cross-trade shipping

We move the goods you have purchased straight from the country of origin to the country of destination, without bringing them into Türkiye.

  • Sea Freight
  • Road Freight
  • Air Freight
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WISLOG

Cross-trade shipping is the model in which buyer and seller are in different countries and the cargo travels directly between them. As a company based in Türkiye we can send goods you buy in China to Libya, raw materials from India to Morocco, or products sourced in Europe to Dubai, without the cargo ever entering Türkiye. This removes unnecessary transhipment, storage and customs cost, and shortens overall transit time.

Wislog Logistics manages the full chain: loading at the port of origin, the ocean or air leg, and delivery at destination. Bill of lading structure, the need for a switch B/L, certificates of origin and insurance are planned around your commercial set-up. Where supplier details must not be visible to the buyer, or buyer details to the supplier, we structure the document flow accordingly.

We operate cross-trade lanes from Far East and South Asian ports to North Africa and the Gulf, from the Americas to the Mediterranean, and from Europe to the Middle East, in both full container (FCL) and groupage (LCL) form. Where consolidation is required, cargo can be gathered at a warehouse in the country of origin or at the transhipment port.

What do we offer?

Direct routing

Cargo sails from the port of loading to the port of discharge; because it does not enter Türkiye, transit time is shorter.

Commercial confidentiality

Where required, a switch bill of lading and a controlled document flow keep supplier and buyer details separate.

One point of contact

Loading at origin, the main carriage and delivery at destination are handled by a single operations team.

FCL and LCL

Both full container and groupage options are available on cross-trade lanes.

Consolidation

Shipments from several suppliers can be combined in the country of origin or at the transhipment port.

Document management

Bills of lading, certificates of origin, insurance policies and destination-country requirements are tracked by our operations team.

Cargo types we handle

  • Chemicals and raw materials
  • Cosmetics, deodorants and detergents
  • Machinery and spare parts
  • Construction materials
  • Furniture and home textiles
  • Packaging materials
  • Automotive components
  • General cargo

Frequently asked questions

What is cross-trade shipping?

It is the direct carriage of goods between the country of the seller and the country of the buyer. The organising company (Wislog) is based in Türkiye, but the cargo never enters Türkiye.

Can I ship without revealing my supplier to my buyer?

Yes. Where commercial confidentiality is required, a switch bill of lading and an appropriate document flow keep the parties’ details separate.

Which lanes do you cover for cross-trade?

We ship cargo originating in the Far East, South Asia, Europe and the Americas directly to destinations such as Libya, Lebanon, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Egypt, Italy and France.

End-to-End Process

One-stop management from origin to delivery address

We run every shipment with an operational discipline that anticipates risks and follows every step closely.

  1. 1

    Enquiry and analysis

    We analyse your cargo type, packaging, hazard class and delivery expectations, identifying potential risks from the very start.

  2. 2

    Route and quote

    Balancing cost, transit time and safety, we provide a clear quote with the most suitable route and transport mode.

  3. 3

    Loading plan

    Together with the shipper, we plan the vehicle or container type, stowage layout, securing (lashing) method and loading time.

  4. 4

    Documents and customs

    We fully coordinate transport documents, SDS/MSDS, dangerous goods declarations and customs procedures with our partners.

  5. 5

    Transit tracking

    We track your cargo throughout its journey and proactively share updates from borders, ports and transhipment points.

  6. 6

    Delivery and report

    Once delivery is confirmed, we close the process and report our suggestions for improving your next shipment.

Knowledge Centre

Take a closer look at our logistics solutions

For every transport mode and cargo type, we have summarised our processes, the benefits and the key points to consider.

Transport Modes

International Sea Freight

Sea freight is the most economical option for high-volume, long-distance cargo. We manage the entire process — from freight booking and port operations to container tracking and delivery at the port of destination. Our strong line connections support Far East imports and Mediterranean–Gulf exports.

FCL and LCL Container Shipping

If your cargo fills a container, FCL gives you a container dedicated solely to your shipment; for smaller volumes, LCL means you pay only for the space you use. We move your full and part container loads from Far East ports and Europe on regular sailings.

International Road Freight

Road freight is the most flexible way to deliver door to door. We run regular shipments to Poland, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy, Bulgaria, Greece, Albania and the Baltic states, carrying your cargo safely with curtainsider, mega trailer and ADR-equipped vehicle options.

Full Truckload and Groupage Trucking

If your cargo fills a truck, we offer fast, direct full truckload transport with no transhipment; for loads of just a few pallets, we provide a cost-effective part load solution. We run regular shipments on routes to Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Bulgaria, Greece, Italy, France and Albania.

International Air Freight

For urgent production parts and high-value goods, air freight turns time into an advantage. We organise your exports departing from Istanbul and Sabiha Gökçen airports, as well as your imports from around the world, in line with IATA rules.

Domestic Road Transport in Türkiye

We provide full truckload and part load road transport across Türkiye, connecting factories, warehouses, ports and bonded warehouses. We manage the movement of your export cargo to the port and your import cargo from the port to your warehouse, fully integrated with your international operations.

Specialist Cargo

Chemical and Dangerous Goods Transport

We specialise in hazardous cargo such as chemical raw materials, aerosols, flammable liquids and corrosive products. With correct classification, packaging, labelling, documentation and equipment, we deliver fully compliant transport by road, sea and air.

Cosmetics, Deodorant and Detergent Transport

Aerosol products such as deodorants and perfumes, cosmetics and personal care products, and liquid and powder detergents all need specific planning — both because of dangerous goods rules and because they are easily damaged. We bring experience of regular shipments in these product groups to European, Middle Eastern and African markets.

Raw Material Transport

Keeping your production line running depends on raw materials reaching your factory at the right time. From plastic granules to chemical raw materials, and from minerals and fillers to packaging materials, we manage your raw material imports and exports by sea and road in a planned way.

Furniture Transport

We carry Türkiye’s strong furniture exports to European, Middle Eastern and African markets. For bulky, fragile furniture with delicate surfaces, we aim for damage-free delivery through the right vehicle, careful stowage and protective packaging.

Machinery and Project Cargo Transport

Production lines, CNC machines, generators, steel structures and out-of-gauge equipment require route surveys, special equipment and lifting plans. We plan your machinery and project cargo from loading after dismantling through to delivery on site.

Open Top and Flat Rack Container Shipping

We use open top containers for cargo that does not fit a standard container or needs top loading, and flat rack containers for cargo requiring side loading or exceeding standard dimensions. For tarpaulin-covered open container loads, we manage securing and protection planning end to end.

Warehousing & Bonded Storage

Warehousing Services

By combining transport with warehousing, we make your supply chain more flexible. In warehouses in Türkiye and, through our partners, around the world, we provide short- and long-term storage, handling, palletising, labelling and shipment preparation services.

Bonded Warehouse and Customs Storage Services

You can hold imported goods in a bonded warehouse without paying customs duties and fees, release them for free circulation in partial quantities as needed, or re-export them. We manage your bonded warehouse processes together with transport and customs coordination.

Cargo Collection and Consolidation Services

We bring together the products you buy from multiple suppliers — in different countries or within the same country — at collection warehouses, inspect them and combine them into a single container or truck shipment. This lowers your freight costs and reduces your documentation and tracking workload.

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Share your cargo details and we’ll prepare a quote covering route, equipment and transit time options.

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