Sea freight from China to Turkey

For international shipment, sea freight shipping is interested, also when a shipment will be transported from China to Istanbul, Turkey. Transport over sea, can be provided with either LCL or FCL, from China to Istanbul, Turkey.

Processes to follow to ship a container to Turkey

To ship a container to Turkey can be a complex and complicated endeavor, which is why we recommend that you engage a freight forwarder who can assist you in all the technicalities involved and ensure that you have a stress-free and successful shipping experience.

Your freight forwarder will help you arrange your shipment, whether LCL or FCL. If you select LCL, your goods will be brought to a container freight station for consolidation. FCL goods do not undergo this process.

All shipments will go through the fumigation process, which eliminates pests, insects, and other harmful organisms that may contaminate the shipment. After this, the ship can begin its journey to Turkey.

When the goods have arrived in Turkey, they will pass through customs clearance. With the right documents, this process will be easy and quick. Once cleared by Turkish customs, your goods can be picked up in the port of destination or otherwise delivered to your nominated location.

Main container ports of arrival in Turkey

• Port of Haydarpaşa (Istanbul, Turkey) ...

• Port of Mersin (Mersin, Turkey) ...

• Port of Izmir (Umurbey, Turkey) ...

• Port of Eregli (Karadeniz Ereğli, Turkey) ...

• Port of Ambarli (Beylikdüzü, Turkey) ...

• Port of Gemlik (Bursa, Turkey)

ISTANBUL

The Port of Istanbul is located in Turkey’s capital city and spans the area from the Galata Bridge to the west coast of Bosporus. It houses a well-monitored container terminal, which includes an open air parking lot, closed-circuit cameras, and 24/7 security.

MERSIN

The Port of Mersin is located in the northeast of the Mediterranean sea, south of Turkey. It is one of the country’s largest harbors and serves as the gateway to the Mediterranean. It has a streamlined container handling process thanks to its facilities that include five berths with railway connections and direct loading and unloading docks.

HAYDARPASA

The Port of Haydarpasa, which is also known as the Port of Haldar Pasha, is a cargo seaport with a vast array of container terminals. It is located in Istanbul, Turkey where many industrialized areas are located.