FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
IST CARGO specializes in end-to-end logistics solutions from Turkey to the African continent. Our core services include international air freight for time-critical shipments, cost-effective ocean freight (FCL/LCL) for high-volume cargo, and specialized logistics for permit-required goods like chemicals, defense equipment, and cold-chain items.
Yes, absolutely. We act as your official export partner and legal representative in Turkey. Specifically designed for individual buyers and institutional entities based in Africa, we handle the entire local procurement paperwork, execute official export declarations, and manage customs clearance on your behalf.
Our extensive logistics network covers all 54 African countries. Whether your cargo needs to reach major maritime transit hubs or remote regional destinations, we manage the complete transit pipeline and final-mile delivery across the continent.
We possess the advanced logistics expertise and international compliance frameworks required for regulated cargo. Our team proactively manages the acquisition of necessary legal permits (yasal izinler) from government authorities, ensures proper regulatory documentation, and executes strict security or temperature controls throughout the journey.
Yes. We coordinate the entire process starting with local address pickup (adresten alım) inside Turkey using our coordinated supply fleet. Your goods are then securely transferred to our dedicated cargo terminal for processing, weighing, and export preparation before departure.
Transit times vary based on the specific destination country and transport mode. Generally, express air freight shipments take between 1 to 3 days to arrive at major African airport terminals. Ocean freight container shipments typically range from 15 to 30 days depending on the maritime port of entry.