Geden Line was incorporated in 1975 to carry out shipowning, chartering and agency services. The shipping company was founded with the main purpose of providing marine transportation division to complement Cukurova's extensive operations relating to steel production - importing raw materials and exporting finished product.

The first vessels acquired were small dry bulk vessels principally for coastal trading. As the fleet developed in the 1980's most of the vessels were employed on liner routes between Turkey and continent. »