Our History
Over 77 years of expertise, knowledge and experience.
Our History
1924
The Beginning of Our Story. 1st Generation: Customs Enforcement Officer
Our story began with Hasan Tahsin Soyer, a Customs Enforcement Officer responsible for protecting our customs borders in various parts of Anatolia.
1930
2nd Generation: Customs Broker Sait Obdan
In the early years of our Republic, Hacı Nazif Çelebi appointed Sait Obdan, under his command, to Customs Brokerage activities.
1942
After the Global Economic Crisis
During World War II, economic hardships intensified. Hacı Nazif Çelebi ceased his activities and handed over his office to Sait Obdan.
1942
Our First Office: Katırcıoğlu Han
Sirkeci in the 1940s, the old street where our first office, Katırcıoğlu Han, was located.
1945
Obdan Customs Brokerage
"Obdan Customs Brokerage" was established. (The photo shows old Eminönü)
1945
2nd Generation: İhsan Obdan
Sait Obdan brought his 16-year-old brother İhsan Obdan under his wing. İhsan Obdan quickly adapted to the profession.
1949
A Young Customs Broker
At the age of 20, İhsan Obdan earned his Customs Broker license as a young man full of ambition.
1949
Our New Office: Fazilet Han
Rıza Paşa Slope in Tahtakale – Mercan, where Fazilet Han was located.
1957
A Valuable Artifact: “An Invoice of a Customs Broker”
An example of a commission invoice handwritten by İhsan Obdan, issued to a tradesman in the Perşembe Market. (On the left) In the 2000s, this invoice was presented at an auction under the title “An Invoice of a Customs Broker” and was exhibited alongside two other invoices belonging to Vehbi Koç and Hacı Ömer Sabancı.
1974
Honorary Certificate
İhsan Obdan received the Honorary Certificate for his 25th year in the profession.
1977
The Beginning of the 3rd Generation: Arif Obdan
Arif Obdan, the eldest son of İhsan Obdan, earned his Customs Broker License after completing his academic education and began working with his father.
1979
Our Third Office
Ada Han in Kemankeş, located in Karaköy. (Karaköy in 1980 and the present-day building)
1982
3rd Generation: Second Son Joins In
With Akil Obdan also receiving his Customs Broker license, Obdan Customs Brokerage takes a step towards becoming a limited company.
1982
Obdan Customs Brokerage Limited Company
Obdan Customs Brokerage became a Limited Company and entered the market with its new logo.
1986
Our Fourth Office
Kozacıoğlu Han located in Kemankeş: the late 80s and early 90s were spent here.
1990
3rd Generation: The Youngest Brother
Arkın Obdan earned his Customs Consultant license and officially became part of the family business.
1993
New Office in Balmumcu
Until 1997, our new office was located in Seyran Apartment in Balmumcu.
1993
Board of Directors of the Customs Brokers Association
Arif Obdan joined the Board of Directors of the Customs Brokers Association and began representing the profession in the public sector.
1997
Perpa
Since 1997, our address has been Perpa. (Initially on the 10th floor, later moved to the 13th floor)
2000
Obdan Sistem
"Obdan Customs Brokerage" and "Sistem Customs Brokerage" merged, and we began providing warehousing services at our new facility in Kartal.
2008
4th Generation: İhsan Obdan’s Grandchildren
Aydın Akyener joined Obdan Sistem as a representative of the 4th generation of the family.
2013
Tuzla Logistics Center
In line with our growth strategy, a new facility was established.
2020
4th Generation: New Member
Selin Obdan joined Obdan Sistem as the second representative of the 4th generation of the family.
2021
World Customs Organization - Certificate of Merit
Arkın Obdan was awarded the Certificate of Merit by the World Customs Organization (WCO) for his contributions to the Trade Facilitation Coordination Committee, as recognized by the Ministry of Trade.
2024
Akviran Logistics Center
In line with our growth strategy, construction began on our second logistics center located in Akviran.
2025
3rd and 4th Generations Together
