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Transit trade · Istanbul

A trade bridge between two markets that keeps your goods moving.

HERMETEK handles transit trade in industrial machinery, electrical and electronic products, lighting, spare parts and building materials. We buy the goods in the country where they are made and deliver them straight to your country, without bringing them into Türkiye.

  • 16 product groups
  • 7 Incoterms delivery terms
  • Website in 7 languages

The products on screen flow from the country of manufacture to the buyer's country, crossing paths in Istanbul.

One transit deal, three stages

Sourcing

We find the goods where they are made.

We identify the manufacturer or stockist that matches the model, standard and quantity in your request, and put price, lead time and technical compliance in writing. Our quotation is based on the real terms of a real supplier.

Management

Contracts, payment and documents, handled in Istanbul.

Purchase and sales contracts, letter of credit or documentary collection, insurance and shipping documents are all handled from a single desk. Both sides deal with a single counterparty.

Delivery

The goods go straight to the buyer's port.

Loading takes place in the supplier's country, and the goods reach the destination port, airport or the buyer's door without passing through Türkiye. Where needed, transshipment via a free zone or bonded warehouse is arranged.

Why transit trade

No double handling, no double customs clearance.

  1. A shorter route

    Goods travel directly from the supplier's country to the buyer's country. Intermediate storage and a second sea voyage are eliminated.

  2. One point of contact

    The buyer does not have to deal separately with manufacturers in different countries. Contracts, payment and documents all run through HERMETEK.

  3. Flexible payment

    Letter of credit, documentary collection, or advance and balance structures can be set up separately on the purchase and sales sides.

  4. Document discipline

    Invoice, bill of lading, certificate of origin and packing list are prepared consistently. A single error in a document can hold up both payment and customs.

Corridors

Typical transit trade routes

Istanbul overlaps with business hours in both Europe and Asia on the same day. The corridors below are the routes where this model is most often used.

  • East Asia Middle East and Gulf

    Containerized sea freight for machinery, electronics and lighting products.

  • East Asia North and West Africa

    FCL shipments of building materials, electrical equipment and home appliances.

  • Europe Caucasus and Central Asia

    Combined road and rail transport for spare parts and technical equipment.

  • East Asia Europe

    Air freight option for electronic components and small-volume cargo.

  • South Asia Middle East

    Sea freight with short transit times for textiles and apparel.

  • Europe Middle East and North Africa

    ADR and IMDG compliant transport for chemicals and paint products.

Our working principles

  • Specification first

    Before talking price, we clarify the product's technical specifications, standards and intended use.

  • Written quotation

    Delivery terms, lead time, payment and packaging are clearly stated in the quotation, so there are no surprises later.

  • Inspection before loading

    Quantity, model, labeling and packaging are checked and recorded before loading.

  • Transparent communication

    We share status updates at every stage, from production to loading and from documents to arrival.

Do you have a list of requirements?

Share the product name or model, technical specifications, quantity and destination country. We will send you sourcing options and delivery terms in writing.