Port Overview
The port suffered catastrophic damage during the earthquake in February 2023, which caused it to become operationally limited only to container services with 45% capacity of how it was operating before the earthquake.
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
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Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Türkiye |
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Province or District |
İskenderun, Hatay, |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
TOWN NAME: İskenderun DISTANCE (0.00km) |
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Port's Complete Name |
LimakPort |
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Latitude |
36°35′N |
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Longitude |
36°11′E |
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Managing Company or Port Authority
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Limak İskenderun Uluslararası Liman İşletmeciliği A.Ş |
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Management Contact Person |
Gündüz ARISOY General Manager |
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Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
AIRPORT NAME Hatay International Airport Currently it is stopped operation after the earthquake took place on February 2023 |
Port Picture
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PORT TECHNICAL FEATURES |
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Port Area |
1.000.000 m2 |
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Number of Berths |
Before the earthquake it was 8 currently it is limited to 2 operational berths limited for containerized services |
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Container Berth Water Depth |
15,5 meter |
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Reefer Plugs |
500 |
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Container Capacity |
1.000.000 TEU / Year |
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Limak İskenderun Uluslararası Liman İşletmeciliği A.Ş: the solo operator of the port
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List
Port Performance
Seasonal Constraints
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
No |
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Major Import Campaigns |
No |
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Other Comments |
N/A |
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Handling Figures for 2022 |
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Vessel Calls |
1200 Vessels – after the earthquake, it reduced to 300 vessels (from January 2023: 1 August 2023) |
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Container Traffic (TEUs) |
482,000 TEU – after the earthquake, the number reduced to 162,000 TEU (from January 2023: to 1 August 2023) |
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Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk |
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Bulk (MT) |
Stopped operating after the 2023 earthquake |
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Break bulk (MT) |
Stopped operating after the 2023 earthquake |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: https://www.limakports.com.tr/en/current-tariff/current-tariff
Berthing Specifications
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Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
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Conventional Berth |
N/A |
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Container Berth |
2 |
750m |
15.5m |
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Silo Berth |
N/A |
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Berthing Tugs |
2 |
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Water Barges |
N/A |
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General Cargo Handling Berths
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Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
N/A |
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Exports - Bagged Cargo |
N/A |
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Imports and Exports - RoRo |
N/A |
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Other Imports |
N/A |
Port Handling Equipment
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Equipment |
Available
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Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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STS (Ship to shore gantry cranes |
Yes |
Quantity:4 Capacity: 65 MT |
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RTG cranes rubber tires |
Yes |
Quantity: 12 |
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Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
Quantity: 2 |
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Reachstacker |
Yes |
Quantity: 6 |
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Empty handler |
Yes |
Quantity: 3 |
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RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
No |
N/A |
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Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
No |
N/A |
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Transtainer |
No |
N/A |
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Forklifts |
Yes |
35 |
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Container Facilities
The port's suffered catastrophic damage during the earthquake in February 2023, which caused it becomes operationally limited only to container services with 45% capacity of how it was operating before the earthquake.
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Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
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Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
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Container Freight Station (CFS) |
Yes |
Yes |
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Refrigerated Container Stations |
500 Plug |
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Customs Guidance
For more information on customs in Türkiye, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information
Terminal Information
MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL
N/A
GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING
N/A
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
The port includes two bonded warehouse facilities of 9600 SQM & 3600 SQM,
Stevedoring
It is done via subcontracted companies, the arrangements are done via Landmak ports.
Hinterland Information
Besides the regular inland transportation via trucks, the port is connected to the national railway lines.
Port Security
Port entry cards are granted only to staff who are authorized to enter/exit the terminal area,
7/24 protection by Securitas guard company. 360-degree moving 124 CCTV cameras placed in various points of the terminal.
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Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
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Current ISPS Level |
1 |
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Police Boats |
Yes - 1 |
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Fire Engines |
Yes |
