Company

5 years.
One mission.

Founded in 2021, ESPANDIAR LOGISTICS was built to connect strategic markets through disciplined freight execution, responsive customer service and a single operating vision. From our Berlin base, the company has developed an integrated logistics network serving Europe, Türkiye, China, the UAE, Oman and Iran.

2021
Established
380+
Team Members
4
International Offices
5+
Years of Growth
Our Story

From one office
to one network

Established in 2021, ESPANDIAR LOGISTICS has built its story through measured expansion, market connectivity and a consistent focus on execution. The timeline below reflects the company narrative from its founding year to August 2026.

2021
Berlin, Germany
ESPANDIAR LOGISTICS is established

The company begins operations from Berlin with a focused objective: coordinate international freight through a practical, service-led operating model and build direct connections between key trading markets.

2022
Network foundation
First international operating links

ESPANDIAR strengthens carrier, agent and customer relationships across Europe and the Gulf, establishing the operating framework that would later connect the company with Türkiye, Oman, the UAE, China and Iran.

2023
Service expansion
Integrated freight coordination

The service portfolio expands across ocean, air, road, rail, warehousing and customs coordination, giving customers a single commercial and operational interface for multi-leg shipments.

2024
Digital control
Shipment visibility becomes a core capability

ESPANDIAR formalizes a digital operating layer around shipment references, milestone visibility, customer access and centralized coordination, creating a clearer path from booking through delivery.

2025
Regional scale
Berlin · Muscat · Tehran · Guangzhou

The company strengthens its four-office operating footprint and deepens corridor expertise across Europe, the Persian Gulf, Iran and China, with local execution supported by centralized coordination.

2026
August 2026
One network. One operating vision.

Five years after establishment, ESPANDIAR LOGISTICS continues to expand its connected logistics model, combining regional market knowledge with coordinated freight, customs, warehousing and shipment visibility.

What We Stand For

Five values, non-negotiable

These are not posters on the wall. They are the standards we hire against, promote against, and part ways against.

01

Reliability

We say what we'll do, and we do what we said. 98.6% on-time pickup is not a goal — it's the floor.

02

Customer Obsession

Every decision starts with the customer's outcome. We measure ourselves on their results, not our activity.

03

Operational Rigor

Process is what scales. We document, measure, and improve every recurring workflow — every quarter.

04

Integrity

We do the right thing when no one is looking — and especially when they are. Zero exceptions, zero excuses.

05

Innovation

What got us here won't get us there. We invest 6% of revenue in R&D — every year, without fail.

Leadership

The people behind
the network

Decades of combined experience across freight, customs, technology, and global operations — leading 8,400+ team members in 4 international offices worldwide.

Darius Espandiar
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Darius Espandiar
Founder & Chief Executive Officer

5+ years in logistics and international trade. Founder and CEO of ESPANDIAR LOGISTICS since 2021. Expertise: network strategy, trade lanes and integrated logistics operations.

Helena Marsh
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Helena Marsh
Chief Operations Officer

24 yrs in warehousing & distribution. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Expertise: fulfillment, WMS, network operations.

Karim Nassar
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Karim Nassar
Chief Technology Officer

19 yrs in logistics tech. Former Amazon, Maersk. Expertise: TMS/WMS platforms, IoT telemetry, AI route optimization.

Isabelle Rourke
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Isabelle Rourke
VP, Global Network

27 yrs in ocean & port operations. AEO specialist. Expertise: carrier alliances, port partnerships, ocean procurement.

Executive Team
Marcus Vance
Chief Financial Officer

17 yrs in CFO roles across industrial logistics. Deloitte alumnus. Oversees finance, treasury, M&A.

Executive Team
Priya Ramachandran
Chief People Officer

21 yrs in HR leadership across APAC & EMEA. Leads talent, DEI, learning & development.

Executive Team
Yusuf Demir
Chief Commercial Officer

24 yrs in B2B logistics sales. Ex-Kuehne+Nagel. Leads global sales, account management, marketing.

Executive Team
Sofia Bianchi
Chief Compliance Officer

Customs attorney, 19 yrs in trade compliance. AEO/C-TPAT auditor. Leads trade, customs, ESG.

Certifications & Memberships

Audited. Certified.
Recognized.

Independently audited every year by Bureau Veritas, DNV, and Lloyd's Register — because trust is earned, not claimed.

ISO 9001
Quality Management
ISO 14001
Environmental
ISO 45001
Occupational H&S
ISO 27001
Information Security
SOC 2 Type II
Service Organization
GDP
Pharma Distribution
TAPA FSR A
Cargo Security
C-TPAT
US Supply Chain
AEO
EU Customs
IATA
Air Cargo Accredited
FIATA
Forwarder Member
BRCGS
Food Safety
Sustainability

Lower-emission logistics,
by design.

Sustainability isn't a separate program at ESPANDIAR — it's an operating principle. We measure CO₂ on every shipment, optimize for it alongside cost and time, and report it transparently to every customer on every invoice.

By 2030, we will have cut Scope 3 emissions per tonne-km by 50% versus our 2019 baseline. Biofuel, electric last-mile, rail-over-air, and slow-steaming ocean are all in active deployment today.

2030 Target
-50% CO₂/TKm
EV Last-Mile
420 vehicles
Biofuel BKN
22% blend
Our ESG Commitments
E
Carbon Neutral by 2040
Net-zero across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 with SBTi-validated targets.
S
Living-Wage Employer
Certified living-wage employer in all 62 markets — independently audited.
G
30% Female Leadership by 2026
Currently at 24%. Tied to executive compensation since 2022.
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Annual ESG Report (GRI Standards)
Published every June, independently assured by KPMG.
Careers

Build a career that moves

Join ESPANDIAR LOGISTICS and build your career across the network. Explore opportunities in Berlin, Muscat, Tehran and Guangzhou, then select a role to open the full recruitment form.

Berlin · Full-time

Senior Logistics Solutions Manager

Lead end-to-end logistics solutions for enterprise customers across international trade lanes, pricing, implementation and account strategy.

Muscat · Full-time

Customs & Trade Manager

Coordinate customs and trade processes across Oman and the Persian Gulf, ensuring compliant documentation, clearance and partner execution.

Tehran · Full-time

Freight Operations Specialist

Manage shipment bookings, carrier coordination, documentation and milestone follow-up for international freight moving through Iran.

Guangzhou · Full-time

China Trade Lane Coordinator

Support China–Europe and China–Persian Gulf shipments through supplier communication, export documentation and operational handoffs.

Berlin · Full-time

Shipment Visibility Product Analyst

Help shape customer-facing shipment visibility, milestone workflows and operational analytics across the connected logistics network.

All Branches · Full-time

Operations & Commercial Talent Pool

Open application for high-performing professionals across operations, sales, finance, customer service, technology and corporate functions.

News & Press

Latest from ESPANDIAR

Official company updates and press releases from the 2021 launch through August 2026.
Press Release · 11 Aug 2026

ESPANDIAR reaches its fifth year of operations

Five years after establishment, the company marks the next phase of its connected logistics strategy.

Press Release · 22 Jan 2026

ESPANDIAR begins 2026 with a focus on network resilience

The year opens with renewed emphasis on contingency planning, alternate routing and operational visibility.

Press Release · 18 Sep 2025

ESPANDIAR expands industry-focused logistics solutions

Dedicated service approaches are strengthened for manufacturing, energy, retail and other complex cargo sectors.

Press Release · 29 May 2025

ESPANDIAR enhances customer shipment visibility controls

Privacy-by-design principles are integrated into the company’s customer-facing tracking workflow.

Press Release · 13 Feb 2025

ESPANDIAR expands its four-office operating footprint

Berlin, Muscat, Tehran and Guangzhou form the company’s core international office network.

Press Release · 04 Nov 2024

ESPANDIAR strengthens corridor operations between Europe and the Persian Gulf

Regional operating coordination is expanded around Muscat and European gateway activity.

Press Release · 17 Jul 2024

ESPANDIAR launches the Shipment Intelligence Center

A new customer workspace brings shipment identification, registration and verified visibility into one digital flow.

Press Release · 12 Mar 2024

ESPANDIAR expands logistics capacity across key international corridors

The company increases operational capacity and strengthens planning across its priority trade lanes.

Press Release · 12 Mar 2024

ESPANDIAR expands logistics capacity across key international corridors

Multi-year fleet renewal program accelerates decarbonization, with 35% of new tractor purchases battery-electric or hydrogen.

Press Release · 28 Feb 2024

New Asia–Europe rail service launches from Xi’an to Duisburg

A weekly rail option adds another multimodal pathway between China and Europe, supported by coordinated shipment visibility.

Press Release · 28 Feb 2024

New Asia–Europe rail service launches from Xi’an to Duisburg with 14-day transit

Weekly block-train departure cuts transit by 4 days versus industry standard, with full IoT visibility and digital B/L.

Press Release · 09 Jan 2024

ESPANDIAR advances its digital shipment visibility roadmap

A dedicated technology program takes shape around shipment references, milestone events and customer access.

Press Release · 09 Jan 2024

ESPANDIAR advances enterprise security across its technology platform

The company continues to strengthen controls around authenticated customer access and production environments.

Press Release · 19 Oct 2023

ESPANDIAR expands China trade connectivity

New operating relationships deepen support for China–Europe and China–Gulf cargo flows.

Press Release · 27 Jun 2023

ESPANDIAR introduces a unified shipment reference workflow

A standardized reference structure improves internal coordination and prepares the network for customer-facing visibility tools.

Press Release · 09 Feb 2023

ESPANDIAR expands multimodal freight coordination

Ocean, air, road and rail movements are brought under a more integrated commercial and operational framework.

Press Release · 15 Sep 2022

ESPANDIAR strengthens Oman and Persian Gulf market connectivity

The company expands its Gulf-facing operating relationships with a focus on Muscat and regional cargo coordination.

Press Release · 21 Apr 2022

ESPANDIAR establishes its first European trade-lane program

A structured operating program connects core European markets with coordinated ocean, road and air freight support.

Press Release · 18 Nov 2021

ESPANDIAR LOGISTICS begins operations from Berlin

New logistics operation launches with a focus on disciplined international freight coordination and responsive customer service.

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