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.
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 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Shipping to
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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