Columbia Group has expanded its presence in Turkey with the opening of a new, larger office space that will support the continued growth of its operations in the region.

The new premises will be shared with Italmar Horizon Turkey, a joint venture between Columbia Group and Italmar Group, strengthening collaboration between the two organisations and creating a dynamic operational environment for their teams.

The move reflects the expansion of Columbia’s activities in Turkey, with increased staffing and significantly larger office space to accommodate the company’s growing regional presence. The expanded facility will allow the Columbia Shipmanagement Turkey team to broaden its service offering and take on additional clients from across the region beyond its existing portfolio, reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting the local maritime industry.

General Manager at Columbia Shipmanagement Turkey Ozgur Gunes said ‘’We are very pleased to open our new office in Istanbul, marking an important milestone in the continued growth of our operations in Turkey. Our agency team is committed to delivering high-quality services through our global network, with offices around the world ready to support the operations of Turkish owners and operators from our Istanbul base. With a larger workspace and a growing team, we are well positioned to further strengthen our support for clients in the region and to develop new partnerships.’’

Angelo Straquadanio, Managing Director of Italmar Horizon Board Member, said: “Sharing this new office space creates valuable opportunities for collaboration and synergy between our teams. We look forward to working closely together as we continue to grow our activities in Istanbul and the wider region.”

“Turkey remains a strategically important maritime market. This expansion allows us to deepen our engagement with local and regional stakeholders while enhancing our operational capabilities and responsiveness to client needs,” added Xanthos Kyriacou, Regional Managing Director at Columbia Group.

Situated in one of the world’s most important maritime hubs, the new Istanbul office further strengthens Columbia Group’s global network and supports its strategy of maintaining a strong local presence in key shipping centres.