In a strategic move aimed at expanding their presence in Northern Europe, ELKENZ MARITIME LOGISTICS, a prominent player in the Multipurpose/Breakbulk shipping sector, has chosen ONE WORLD SHIPBROKERS as their exclusive commercial agent for Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, and Poland.
Growing Fleet and European Footprint
ELKENZ MARITIME LOGISTICS, headquartered in Istanbul, boasts a fully-owned fleet comprising 11 multipurpose/breakbulk vessels with an impressive lift capacity of up to 140 tons, featuring box-shaped holds. Over the past few years, the company has been steadily increasing its fleet size and influence in the European region.
Originally established in 2000 as a liner container service connecting Turkey and Algeria, ELKENZ diversified its portfolio in 2014 to include breakbulk tramp shipping. Their services span a wide range of regions, encompassing the Middle East, the Mediterranean, North Atlantic, and Africa, offering clients a flexible and dependable breakbulk shipping solution.
Partnership with ONE WORLD SHIPBROKERS
Justin Archard, a representative of ONE WORLD SHIPBROKERS, expressed their excitement about this partnership. He stated, “We are delighted to be representing ELKENZ in North Europe. They are a young and ambitious company but rooted in family tradition and values. We aim to help lift their profile in the North European markets and present clients with a reliable and value-based breakbulk shipping option they might not have considered until now.”
Besim Buzluk, from ELKENZ, echoed the sentiment, saying, “ELKENZ is really happy to be partnering with ONE WORLD SHIPBROKERS. Justin has a lot of experience in the multipurpose shipping world, and his knowledge and commercial reach will help us build new connections and develop new relationships with clients throughout the region. Our mission is to provide clients with a high-quality and reliable service that they will return to again and again.”
About ONE WORLD SHIPBROKERS
ONE WORLD SHIPBROKERS is a Hamburg-based independent full-service ship brokerage, active globally in chartering and sale & purchase in the multipurpose and heavy lift markets. The company also manages and publishes the quarterly Market Sentiment Index (MSI) for the Breakbulk industry.
About ELKENZ MARITIME LOGISTICS
Founded in 2000 in Istanbul, ELKENZ is a family-owned shipping company that provides breakbulk shipping services using their fully-owned fleet of 11 multipurpose vessels and a container liner service from Turkey to Algeria. ELKENZ is also active in Turkish land transport, warehousing, and agency services.
