The 1000 miles journey started in 1945 when Abdul-Salam Bou-Azza El-Gezairi took the first step and opened a small customs clearing office in his hometown of Beirut, Lebanon.
Driven by hard work, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to customers, Gezairi grew steadily into one of the Middle East's leading freight forwarding, shipping, and logistics groups, with a presence spanning 9 countries and over 600 people worldwide.
Corporate Head office in Beirut, Lebanon
Wide spectrum of reputable agents & partners worldwide
Offices worldwide
Experienced staff members in all offices
Corporate Head office in Beirut, Lebanon
Offices worldwide
Experienced staff members in all offices
Wide spectrum of reputable agents & partners worldwide
The Founder's Vision and Leadership Journey
Our vision is to lead the transport, shipping, and logistics industry across the Middle East — delivering high quality service at fair value, and putting our customers first in everything we do.
Rooted in 80 years of heritage and inspired by our founder's pioneering spirit, we are committed to moving cargo faster, smarter, and safer.
We invest continuously in our people, our processes, and new technologies — because staying ahead means never standing still.
What Differentiates Us From Others?
80 years of industry experience and global recognition
Operating 24/7 across all our offices
A clear long-term strategy and growth roadmap
Full supply chain coverage, end to end
Uncompromising focus on quality and service efficiency
Presence in 8 countries with a global agent network
Professional communication and dedicated client support
Strict commitment to client confidentiality
80 years of industry experience and global recognition
Operating 24/7 across all our offices
A clear long-term strategy and growth roadmap
Full supply chain coverage, end to end
Uncompromising focus on quality and service efficiency
Presence in 8 countries with a global agent network
Professional communication and dedicated client support
Strict commitment to client confidentiality
Gezairi Timeline
Lebanon, 1945
Introduced
Description: Abdul-Salam Bou-Azza El-Gezairi took the first step and opened a small customs clearing office in his hometown of Beirut, Lebanon.
Syria, 1952
Expanded
Description: Gezairi expanded into Syria, reinforcing the company's position as a leading regional freight forwarder.
Iraq, 1960
Expanded
Description: Further expansion into Iraq, growing the network of offices and logistics capabilities across the Middle East.
Jordan, 1980
Expanded
Description: Gezairi expanded operations to Jordan, establishing a strong foothold in the Levant region.
Cyprus, 1980
Expanded
Description: Established presence in Cyprus, bridging operations between the Middle East and Europe.
Turkey, 1989
Expanded
Description: Opened operations in Turkey, connecting Gezairi's network to key trade routes between Europe and Asia.
Iraq - Kurdistan, 2010
Expanded
Description: Expanded further into Iraq with a dedicated office in Kurdistan, strengthening regional coverage.
Georgia, 2022
Expanded
Description: Opened backoffice operations in Georgia, further expanding the global support network.
KSA, 2025
Expanded
Description: Expanded to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, capitalizing on the rapidly growing logistics sector.
UAE, 2025
Expanded
Description: Opened operations in the United Arab Emirates, tapping into the dynamic Gulf logistics market.
Lebanon, 1945
Introduced
Description: Abdul-Salam Bou-Azza El-Gezairi took the first step and opened a small customs clearing office in his hometown of Beirut, Lebanon.
Syria, 1952
Expanded
Description: Gezairi expanded into Syria, reinforcing the company's position as a leading regional freight forwarder.
Iraq, 1960
Expanded
Description: Further expansion into Iraq, growing the network of offices and logistics capabilities across the Middle East.
Jordan, 1980
Expanded
Description: Gezairi expanded operations to Jordan, establishing a strong foothold in the Levant region.
Cyprus, 1980
Expanded
Description: Established presence in Cyprus, bridging operations between the Middle East and Europe.
Turkey, 1989
Expanded
Description: Opened operations in Turkey, connecting Gezairi's network to key trade routes between Europe and Asia.
Iraq - Kurdistan, 2010
Expanded
Description: Expanded further into Iraq with a dedicated office in Kurdistan, strengthening regional coverage.
Georgia, 2022
Expanded
Description: Opened backoffice operations in Georgia, further expanding the global support network.
KSA, 2025
Expanded
Description: Expanded to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, capitalizing on the rapidly growing logistics sector.
UAE, 2025
Expanded
Description: Opened operations in the United Arab Emirates, tapping into the dynamic Gulf logistics market.