Enterprise Freight Forwarding · Europe

Freight Forwarding in Turkey

The bridge between Europe and Asia. We manage imports through Istanbul with full Turkish customs and Middle East/Central Asia distribution.

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INFRASTRUCTURE

Major Ports & Airports

Port of Istanbul TRIST

Turkey's largest port (4+ million TEU/year). Bosphorus gateway. 2–3 day clearance.

Port of Izmir TRIZM

Aegean gateway (2+ million TEU/year). Less congested than Istanbul. 1–2 day clearance.

Port of Mersin TRMRSIN

Mediterranean gateway (1.5+ million TEU/year). Middle East gateway. 2–3 day clearance.

Istanbul Atatürk Airport TRIST

Istanbul's main cargo hub (900,000+ metric tons/year). Europe-Asia hub.

Ankara Esenboğa Airport TRANK

Ankara's airport. Central Turkey gateway.

Istanbul Atatürk TRIST

Istanbul airport — international cargo terminal.

Ankara Esenboğa TRANK

Ankara airport — international cargo terminal.

Izmir TRIZM

Izmir airport — international cargo terminal.

Industries Served

Industries we move into Turkey

Sectors where we have repeat shipper history into this market. Each link opens our domain expertise page.

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What documents are needed to ship to Turkey?

Required documents include a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and Conformity Assessment certificate. TSE certification is required for many products.

How long does ocean freight take to Turkey?

Ocean freight from the US East Coast to Istanbul takes 14-20 days. Air freight to Istanbul (IST) takes 2-3 business days.

What are Turkey's main ports?

Istanbul (Ambarli) is the busiest port. Mersin handles Mediterranean trade. Istanbul Airport is a major global cargo hub.

What customs duties apply in Turkey?

Duties range from 0-50%. An 18% KDV (VAT) applies. Turkey has a Customs Union with the EU for industrial goods.

Does Suaid Global handle TSE certification?

Yes, Suaid Global assists with TSE certification requirements including product testing and registration for regulated product categories.

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