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Source
Source and purchase in Turkey
iLand coordinates Turkish consumer goods suitable for African distributors and traders.
Who we are
A real trade bridge between Turkey and Africa — built by people, deal by deal.
Our story
From an Istanbul founding to an African network.
Today: 30+ team members, 7 departments, 350+ containers and 1500+ clients across more than 12 years.
2014Founded in Turkey
2016Senegal operations
12+years of experience
2030The 2030 vision
How iLand distribution works
Clear enough for buyers, rich enough for partners.
This section explains the market mechanics plainly: Turkey supplies the goods, iLand operates the African distribution cycle, and B2B traders receive stock ready to sell.
Operational model
From Turkish supply to African B2B shelves.
A practical export, shipping, customs and distribution cycle built for traders and distributors.
350+containers distributed
1500+B2B customers
30+team members
7departments
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Export
Export to African markets
Goods move from Turkey into Africa through planned air or sea logistics and documentation.
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Clear
Warehouse and customs in Dakar
The Senegal operation handles storage, clearance and readiness for local distribution.
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Distribute
Distribute across Senegal and Africa
The network covers Senegal deeply and connects to wider African market opportunities.
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Sell
Sell, support and collect
iLand completes the cycle with B2B sales, follow-up and collection through market teams.
The founder
The person who built iLand.
iLand was built by one founder who still stays close to the day-to-day, between Istanbul and Dakar.
Ahmet TayyipFounder · Operations & Expansion
Founded iLand and built it step by step from the first shipment. He keeps the day-to-day running between Istanbul and Dakar, and leads the work of opening new markets.
On the ground
Twelve years of deals, closed in person.
From the Istanbul office to the Dakar hub, these are our people and our partners — building the West Africa trade network deal by deal.
Closing a deal in the Istanbul office
Recognising a long-term partner
A partnership meeting
Building the West Africa partner network
Values
Four principles behind a dependable operation.
Cross-border distribution only works on trust. These are the standards the team is measured against on every shipment.
Quality & price
Good products at prices that work for African markets.
Teamwork
Sales, supply chain and local teams working as one system.
Technology
Track & Trace, quote flow and scalable catalog tools.
Integrity
We stand behind our numbers and our word on every shipment.
Success stories
Real client stories, coming soon.
We are preparing a set of real deals and partnerships to share here.
Frequently asked questions
About iLand Group
What is iLand Group?
iLand Group is a Turkish-Senegalese B2B export group that sources Turkish consumer goods and manages export, warehousing, customs clearance, distribution, sales and collection across African markets. Turkey is the supply origin, while Dakar is the operational hub for Senegal and West Africa.
What does iLand Group do?
iLand Group coordinates the full route from Turkish supply to African B2B shelves. Its teams source and purchase consumer goods in Turkey, prepare the goods and documentation for logistics, export them, then warehouse and clear them through customs before distribution, trader sales, follow-up and collection in African markets.
Where is iLand Group based?
iLand Group is headquartered at MY OFFICE 212 (Ağaoğlu) in Bağcılar, İstanbul, and runs its African operations from Dakar. Istanbul is the center for sourcing, purchasing and shipment preparation; Dakar is the hub for warehousing, customs clearance, distribution, sales and collection across Senegal.
When was iLand Group founded?
iLand Group was founded in Turkey in 2014, and its Senegal operations began in 2016. The company has 12+ years of experience, with 30+ team members across 7 departments. Its operating record includes 350+ containers distributed and 1500+ B2B clients.
Who founded iLand Group?
Ahmet Tayyip founded iLand Group and leads operations and expansion between Istanbul and Dakar. He built the company from its first shipment and remains involved in day-to-day operations and opening new markets. He also co-founded Turkish Express Cargo with El Hadj Mamadou Sarr, the Dakar-based partner.
How is iLand Group different from a broker or freight forwarder?
iLand Group combines sourcing, purchasing, export, warehousing, customs clearance, distribution, B2B sales, collection and trader support in one operating model. Turkish Express Cargo remains a separate air and sea shipping service within the business structure, while iLand Group manages the wider supply and distribution cycle from Turkey into African markets.
Work with a team that is actually on the ground.
Request a quote and our team in Istanbul and Dakar will map out your supply, shipping and distribution.