Türkiye - 2 Logistics Infrastructure

Türkiye - 2 Logistics Infrastructure

Türkiye, strategically positioned between Europe and Asia, has long realized the vital importance of robust logistics and transportation infrastructure for economic prosperity. In recent decades, both the government and private sectors, bolstered by foreign investments, have collaborated to launch and complete ambitious projects that elevate Türkiye's stature as a nexus for trade and transport. The current size of Türkiye’s logistics industry is such that it accounts for 11 percent of the country’s GDP in 2022.  

Investing in transportation has transformed Türkiye’s infrastructure landscape, below are some indicators: 

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Public and private infrastructure investments in the last ten years have significantly improved the logistics services provided in Türkiye. Many new airports have been built, and highways have spread across the country. In addition, the thriving high-speed train network has begun connecting major cities and the capacity of Turkish ports has been increased. Türkiye is also building 26 logistics centres/villages, of which 13 have been completed, that will serve to lower the costs of transportation by offering various modes of transportation within these centres/villages. 

A testament to this emphasis is the Marmaray project, completed in 2013, which seamlessly connects the European and Asian flanks of Istanbul via an underground rail, enhancing the city's role as a global transit hub. More rail projects are on the horizon, with high-speed lines linking Ankara to Izmir and Ankara to Sivas set for completion by 2023. Concurrently, efforts are underway to modernize existing railway networks, reflecting the nation's comprehensive approach to infrastructure development. 

Air connectivity too has witnessed significant transformation. The Istanbul Airport, inaugurated in 2018, is emblematic of Türkiye's aviation ambitions, rapidly becoming one of the world's major aerial gateways. The government's commitment extends beyond this mega hub, with investments channelled to bolster air cargo facilities nationwide and plans afoot to upscale regional airports. 

While railway and air infrastructure have been focal points, port development has also seen noteworthy advancements. New container terminals dotting the Mediterranean and Black Sea coasts are augmenting Istanbul's natural positioning as a maritime conduit between the European and Asian continents. 

Melding historic importance with futuristic visions, Türkiye's logistics infrastructure stands out as a dynamic blend of strategy, ambition, and pragmatism. Challenges persist, but the concerted efforts from all stakeholders ensure Türkiye's continued ascent as a pivotal global logistics hub in the 21st century. 

The Turkish government has set challenging targets to be achieved by 2053 in an effort to improve logistics infrastructure. These targets include, but are not limited to: 

  • Currently having a total road network of 68,768 km, it aims to increase to 38,000 km being dual carriage way (50% of the Total Road network) by 2035. 

  • Having a total railway network of 25,000 km, of which 12,000 km will be high-speed railway 

  • Increasing annual passenger transportation to 1 billion persons and freight transportation to 125 million tons 

  • Increasing the total number of passenger airplanes from 487 to 750 

  • Constructing new airports in a move to increase total annual capacity to 400 million passengers 

  • Increasing container handling capacity from 8.4 million TEU to 32 million TEU 

  • Increasing vessel fleet carrying capacity from 29.2 million DWT to 50 million DWT 

  • Building one port in each of the three seas surrounding Türkiye 

Immense growth is expected according to 2023 GDP targets, with the industry estimated to reach a volume of USD 200-240 billion by 2023.  

 

Türkiye - 2.1 Port Assessment

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The government is investing heavily in the development of the port network, with the goal of making Türkiye a leading maritime hub in the region. Türkiye has a large and strategically important maritime area for the Black Sea, Western Europe, Middle East, and North Africa region, with its 8.333 km coastline providing direct sea connections to various countries belonging to the geographical and geopolitical areas. 

The role of ports in Türkiye is becoming increasingly important in integrating transport modes across the country, as well as connecting regional and international transport corridors from east to west and from north to south. For this reason, the port sector plays a vital role in the Turkish economy, especially in foreign trade. The distribution of the cargo handled in the ports according to the port authorities is as in Figure below; 

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Figure 1- TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS MASTER PLAN - Ministry of transport and infrastructure 

As of 2022, the number of coastal facilities serving maritime trade (in the form of piers, buoys, dolphin, and platform) is 216, including Lake Van (Tatvan and Van ferry port). Of the said coastal facilities, 192 serve maritime transport actively. The ports are classified into three groups: governmental, municipal, and private ports. The first group, general-purpose governmental ports, are operated by State Economic Enterprises (the Turkish State Railways (TCDD) ports and the Turkish Maritime Organization (TDI) ports). The second group is municipal ports which are managed by the Municipalities. These ports are comparatively small and are generally limited to a small volume of coastal traffic serving the local needs of provincial towns. The third group is made up of special private ports. These ports are mostly confined in purpose to the particular needs of industrial plants but are allowed to be used by third parties too. 

In Türkiye, 81 of the said coastal facilities, which correspond to approximately 43%, are in the Marmara Region, 50 corresponding to 26% are in the Mediterranean Region, 31 corresponding to 16% are in the Black Sea Region and 28 corresponding to 15% are in the Aegean Region. 

With looking on a city basis, a total of 35 facilities that actively serve seaborne trade are in the city of Kocaeli. There are 17 facilities of different specifications and sizes in Istanbul, coming second followed by 20 in Hatay, and 18 in Izmir. 

Cargo handled at Turkish ports during 2022 increased by 16.3 million tons year-on-year and reached 542,610,283 tons. The 5.9% year-on-year increase in 2021 decreased to 3.1% in 2022. Port cargoes showed a significant increase in 2021 due to postponed demands as a result of the pandemic in 2019-2020. Demand stabilized and normal growth values were reached again by 2022. 

No 

Port Facility 

Total Handling (Ton) 

MIP MERSIN PORT 

31,749,442 

BTC HAYDAR ALİYEV TERMINAL  

30,355,849 

BOTAŞ CEYHAN TERMINAL  

23,962,010 

ASYAPORT  

23,729,203 

TÜPRAŞ İZMİT REFINERY PORT  

23,585,615 

STAR REFINERY PORT  

19,508,686 

TÜPRAŞ-ALİAĞA TERMINAL  

17,424,260 

MARPORT CONTAINER TERMINAL  

13,471,188 

İSDEMİR PORT 

12,730,755 

10 

KUMPORT 

11,417,685 

11 

EREN PORT  

10,104,107 

12 

ERDEMİR PORT 

9,505,537 

13 

EGE GÜBRE PORT 

8,544,572 

14 

GEMPORT GEMLİK PORT 

8,261,879 

15 

ATAKAŞ PORT 

8,143,656 

First 15 Ports 

252,494,444 

Total of Türkiye 

542,610,283 

 

Port and seaway investments to be made in order to eliminate potential bottlenecks in these regions in the future should also intensify. In this context, infrastructure projects to develop ports and maritime network according to the Transport and Logistics Master Plan developed by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure is given in the below Table. 

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In addition to the infrastructure projects given in the table, the construction of the İyidere Logistics Port, which will be built within the scope of the İyidere Logistics Center planned to be built in Rize, has tarted. It is aimed that İyidere Logistics Port will be a logistics base that will make significant contributions to the regional and national economy. 

For information on Türkiye port contact details, please see the following link: 

4.4 Türkiye Port and Waterways Company Contact List

 

 

Türkiye - 2.1.1 Port of Mersin

Port Overview 

Mersin International Port ranks amongst the top 100 container ports of the world. it is a trade gateway to 190 countries and one of the leading ports of Turkey with its total throughput. 

Mersin International Port (MIP) is connected via railways and highways with Turkey’s industrialized cities such as Ankara, Gaziantep, Kayseri, Kahramanmaraş and Konya, and with bordering countries such as Syria, Iraq and CIS countries. It is one of the main container ports in the Mediterranean Region with its transit and hinterland connections with the Middle East and the Black Sea. 

Mersin Port operating rights were assigned to PSA-Akfen joint venture of Mersin International Port Management Inc. (MIP) on 11th May 2007 for 36 years. 

Port website: https://www.mersinport.com.tr/en 

Key port information may also be found at: https://www.maritime-database.com/port.php?pid=2411  

Port Location and Contact 

Country 

Türkiye 

Province or District 

Mersin 

Nearest Town or City 

with Distance from Port 

TOWN NAME: Mersin  

DISTANCE (5.5 km) 

Port's Complete Name 

Mersin International Port  

Latitude 

N 36° 47' 50.80" 

Longitude 

E 034° 39' 04.20" 

Managing Company or Port Authority 

 

Mersin International Port Management Inc. (MIP) 

Management Contact Person 

Buket OZTURK – Sales and marketing Deputy Manager  

Engin AGALDAY – Sales and marketing specialist  

Emine AYDINOGLY – Sales and marketing specialist  

Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures 

AIRPORT NAME: Adana Airport (69 KM) 

LIST OF INTERNATIONAL CARRIERS: 

Pegasus, Turkish Airlines, Air Serbia, SunExpress, Aeroflot, Cathay Pacific, Corendon AIR, EUROWINGS, ITA AIRWAYS, OMAN AIR, ROYAL AIR MAROC, RWANDAIR, QATAR AIRWAYS, SINGAPORE AIRLINES, and TAP AIR PORTUGAL 

https://www.adana-airport.com/airlines.php  

Port Picture 

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

MIP - Mersin Uluslararası Liman İşletmeciliği A.Ş.: 

E-mail : ir@mersinport.com.tr 

Phone : +90 324 241 2914 

Fax : +90 324 239 0849 

https://www.mersinport.com.tr/en/investor-relations/detail/Company-Information/364/1198/0  

 

The Company is the operator of Mersin International Port (Mersin Port), The services the Company provides as an operator of a multi-purpose port include loading, unloading, terminal handling and storage services for both container and conventional cargo. Together with its subsidiary, Mersin Denizcilik Faaliyetleri ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi (MarineCo), the Company also provides marine services, such as pilotage and towage. The Company also provides a number of other value-added port services, such as handling containers and cargo via rail, stuffing and unstuffing goods to and from containers, and ancillary services such as supplying fresh water, and sludge and garbage disposal. 

 

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link:  4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List. 

Port Performance 

Mersin Port occupies an area of approximately 1240,000 SQM/ 124 hectares the largest area currently occupied by a Turkish port. It has 21 berths, including 9 container berths and 12 multi-purpose berths. It benefits from an extensive local cargo base from its hinterland which attracts over 20 shipping lines and 11 ro-ro lines that provide regular services linking Mersin Port to approximately 100 ports around the world. Mersin Port has an annual container and conventional cargo capacity of 2,6 million TEUs and 10 million tons, respectively. The average vessel waiting time at the Port of Mersin is 5.4 days. 

Seasonal Constraints 

 

Occurs 

Time Frame 

Rainy Season 

YES 

March – for one of two days  

Major Import Campaigns 

No 

N/A 

 

Handling Figures for 2022 

Vessel Calls 

3584 

Container Traffic (TEUs) 

2,020,967 

 

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022 

Bulk (MT) 

7,739,550  

Break bulk (MT) 

1,000,000  

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges 

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: https://www.mersinport.com.tr/en/online-services/detail/tariff/406/1222/0  & https://www.mersinport.com.tr/en/Images/ContentImages/MIP_Price_List_and_Specific_Conditions_01_July_2023.pdf  

Berthing Specifications 

Type of Berth 

Quantity 

Length 

(m) 

Maximum 

Draft (m) 

Comments 

Conventional Berth 

14 

2215 

16.3 

Numbers: 1-2-3-7-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21 

LENGTH OF CONVENTIONAL CARGO BERTHS: 

BERTH 1 : 155 meters 

BERTH 2-3 : 275 meters 

BERTH 7 : 42 meters 

BERTH 12 : 225 meters 

BERTH 13 : 85 meters 

BERTH 14 : 275 meters 

BERTH 15 : 275 meters 

BERTH 16 : 80 meters 

BERTH 17-18-19 : 495 meters 

BERTH 20-21 : 255 meters 

Container Berth 

1395 

15.8 

CONTAINER BERTHS DRAUGHT RESTRICTION: 

BERTH 4-5-6 :15.00 meter 

BERTH 8-9 :12.75 meter 

BERTH 10 :11.25 meter 

BERTH 11 :9.50 meter 

BERTH 12 :11.50 meter 

LENGTH OF CONTAINER BERTHS: 

BERTH 4-5-6 : 500 meters 

BERTH 8 : 275 meters 

BERTH 9-10 : 225 meters 

BERTH 11 : 175 meters 

BERTH 12 : 225 meters 

Silo Berth 

708 

14.5 

 

Berthing Tugs 

 

 

Pilotage, towage, and mooring services are provided with; 13 Harbour Pilot 2 pieces 60-ton BP ASD type tugboat 1 piece 45-ton BP ASD type tugboat 1 piece 30-ton BP ASD type tugboat 2 pieces pilot boat 3 pieces mooring boat 

Water Barges 

 

 

available alongside at 15 tons/hour and from one barge of 100 tons capacity. 

General Cargo Handling Berths 

Cargo Type 

Berth Identification 

Imports - Bagged Cargo 

1-2-3-7-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21 

Exports - Bagged Cargo 

Imports and Exports - RoRo 

1-16 & 21 RORO services  

 

Other Imports 

1 Passengers as well as RORO cargo 

Port Handling Equipment 

Is the port equipment managed by the government or privately? Mersin Port is operated and managed by Mersin International Port , a private company owned by the shareholders PSA International Pte Ltd and Akfen Holding A.Ş. 

Equipment 

Available 

 

Total Quantity and Capacity Available 

Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage 

Gantry Crane 

Yes  

Quantity: 12  

Capacity: 40-65 Tons 

 

Mobile Cranes (MHC) 

Yes  

Quantity: 5 

Capacity: 100-150 Tons 

 

stacker 

Yes  

Quantity: 17 

With Capacity: 45 Ton 

 

Empty Stacker 

Yes 

Quantity: 21 

Capacity: 12 Tons 

 

RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) 

Yes  

Quantity: 8 

tug capacity of 160 tons 

 

Transtainer 

Yes  

Quantity: 38 

Capacity: 35-41 Ton 

 

Forklifts 

Yes  

62 Forklift  

 

Bulk Dry Cargo Handling Equipment 

Liebherr LHM 500 

Yes 

Quantity: 2 

Capacity: 100 Ton & 140 Ton 

 

Gottwald GHMK 7608 

Yes 

Quantity:2 

Capacity: 150 Ton 

 

Gottwald HMK 280 E 

Yes 

Quantity: 2 

Capacity: 100 Ton 

 

LHM250 

Yes 

Quantity 2 

Capacity: 64 Ton 

 

Industrial excavator 

Yes 

3 Industrial excavator 10 tons 

2 Industrial excavator 14 tons 

2 Industrial excavator 20 tons 

1 Industrial excavator 27 tons 

1 Industrial excavator 30 tons 

 

Container Facilities 

Facilities 

20 ft 

40 ft 

Container Facilities Available 

Yes 

Yes 

Container Freight Station (CFS) 

Yes 

Yes 

Refrigerated Container Stations 

Yes 

Yes 

Other Capacity Details 

 

 

Daily Take-Off Capacity  
(Containers per Day)  

Approx. 7000 TEU/Day 

Number of Reefer Stations  
(Connection Points) 

1338 power plugs 

Offtake Capacity of Gang Shift  
(Containers per Shift)  

Approx. 2400 TEU, Services are provided inside the port 24 hours with a rotation of three shifts: 

 First Shifts: 08.00-16.30 

Second Shift: 16.30-00.30 

Third Shift: 00.30-08.00 

Customs Guidance 

  • Integrated (automated system) links between the port, customs, and banks.  

  • There is no free time for import cargo, there are 6 days free time for in-transit cargo  

For more information on customs in Türkiye , please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information  

Terminal Information 

MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL 

General Cargo 

General Cargo loading and discharging services can be provided on 15 different berths, out of which 5 have direct railway connections. Thus import/export cargoes can be berthed on berths with railway connections and can be loaded directly onto wagons. 

General Cargo handling capacity at Mersin International Port, is 1 million tons per year. Bagged, Big Bagged, Bale, Palletized, Slinged, Caged, Cased, and Barrelled cargoes are among the types of general cargo handled at the port where all loading/discharging storage and terminal services are provided in 3 shifts, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in warehouses and open storage areas. 

Additionally, the following cargoes can be loaded and discharged: IBC liquid cargo tanks, sheet and rolled steel, cased, bundle or rubble marbles, attached ingots and block metals, attached profile pipes, cased glass products, iron bars, wire rods, iron products, paper bobbins, rolled cargoes, vehicle tires, wrapped/bale cargoes (hay, straw, cotton), boxed cargoes, lumber, timber, and rails.  

Ro-Ro Cargo 

Mersin International Port has 8 berths with Ro-Ro handling capability. MIP provides loading /discharging services to 4 Ro-Ro vessels simultaneously. The port, which can serve vessels with rear ramps and quarter ramps, has a yearly vehicle handling capacity of 150,000 units. 

There are weekly Ro-Ro vessel voyages to ports in Libya, Italy, Cyprus and other countries. Considered the most important port for transit, Mersin International Port has become a transit hub for Middle Eastern countries such as Iraq, Iran and the CIS countries. The inspection of Ro-Ro vehicles arriving at Mersin port, upon demand from Customs Directorates, is conducted in with the X-Ray machine available at the port. 

GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING 

Dry Bulk Cargo 

Loading and discharging performance up to 20,000 tons per day can be provided to post-panamax vessels sizes of up to 60,000 tons. Dry bulk cargoes are handled such as: cereals, pulses, cement, clinker, coal, Petro coke, gypsum, salt, fertilizer, sand, chrome, iron ore, etc. 

Dry bulk discharged at the Port of Mersin can be stuffed directly into containers by using bunkers and chassis with dumpers. 

Liquid Bulk Cargo

The loading and discharging of all types of liquid bulk cargo can be handled at Mersin International Port with 3 mobile quay platforms and 2 conveyor pipelines. 

Direct discharging operation can be provided using 2 direct discharging platforms for cargo types such as p-Xylene, caustic soda, sulfuric acid, and asphalt. 

Types of liquid bulk cargoes handled include; sunflower oil, canola oil, corn oil, caustic, palm oil and sulfuric acid, etc. 

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL 

There are two dry warehouses and one temperature control warehouse inside the port and in Terminal 2 port. 

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Stevedoring 

Container stuffing and unstuffing operations of cargo subject to import, export or transit regimes, either with equipment or labor, are carried out at the CFS areas by the MIP CFS Department. In addition, wagon stuffing and unstuffing services are provided on a daily basis for regions including Gaziantep, Kahramanmaraş, Kayseri, Konya, Ankara and Iraq, and others.  

Hinterland Information 

Containers, bulk & breakbulk cargos are being transported outbound mainly by Road (Inland transportation) from 5 gates to other ports or to the final consignee in addition to one gate (E) leads direct to the freezone , however, part of the cargo is being moved by railway to Ankara, Adana, Karaman, Konya, Kayseri, Gaziantep and Kahramanmaraş and other industrialized cities as well as railway stations across the borders. Inside the port area, there is also a 4-lane railway terminal. With the RTG dedicated to the Railway Terminal, loading, and discharging operations however operating the railway services is done by TCDD.  

Port Security 

MIP provides services aligned to international standards and within the scope of the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code (ISPS) and fulfils the responsibility of port security measures. At the same time, MIP has been fulfilling ISO 45001 standards since 2017 and ensures the safety of life and property. MIP has made technological investments to ensure full security inside the port. Some of those are Access Control Systems, CCTV, Under Vehicle Search Systems, Speed Control Systems, Body Camera Systems, Marine Control with Thermal Cameras, and Carbon Dioxide Measurement Devices. 

Security 

ISPS Compliant 

Yes  

Current ISPS Level  
(Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) 

Police Boats 

Yes  

Fire Engines 

Yes  

 

Türkiye - 2.1.2 Port of Izmir

Port Overview 

The Port of İzmir is the only port among İzmir ports, which is operated by the state. The TCDD Port of İzmir has the largest port area in the Aegean region with a total hinterland of 680,000 square meters. Approximately 266,000 square meters of the port area are assigned for storage use. Of that area, 221,000 square meters is allocated to container cargo, 9,900 square meters to general cargo, and 17,100 square meters to cargo on wheels. The railway line reaches the TCDD Izmir Port. In 1999, 30% of Türkiye’s container handling was being done by TCDD İzmir Port alone. In the year 2022, the whole Aegean Region is handling around 15% of Türkiye’s total container handling. 

The Port of Izmir is located in the Izmir Bay area, therefore, the port area is safeguarded naturally from bad weather and sea conditions and the port serves all year non-stop.  

Port website: https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/en/izmir-port   

Key port information may also be found at: https://www.maritime-database.com/port.php?pid=2805  

Port Location and Contact 

Country 

Türkiye 

Province or District 

Izmir 

Nearest Town or City 

with Distance from Port 

TOWN NAME: Izmir 

DISTANCE (0.00 km) 

Port's Complete Name 

Port of İzmir or TCDD İzmir Limanı 

Latitude 

38° 25' 00" N 

Longitude 

27° 04' 30" E 

Managing Company or Port Authority 

 

TCDD - Turkish State Railways 

Management Contact Person 

T.C. Devlet Demiryolları İşletmesi Genel Müdürlüğü (TCDD)  

General Directorate of State Railways Administration 

Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures 

AIRPORT NAME: Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport 

LIST OF INTERNATIONAL CARRIERS: SunExpress Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Corendon Airlines, Buta Airlines, Anadolu Jet, Freebird Airlines, Tui Fly Belgium, Belavia,  Transavia France,  Jet2, Iran Air Tours, Qeshm Air, Iran Aseman, Caspian Airlines, Smartwings Czechia, Kuwait Airways, Air Cairo, Ryanair Sun, Enter Air, Lot Polish Airlines,  Smartwings Polska SP Z.O.O, Enter Air, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air Anka, Smartwings Slovakia S.R.O 

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

Port Operator: T.C. General Directorate of State Railways Authority (TCDD) 

Address: TCDD Port Authority Directorate - İzmir 

Tel: 0232 463 16 00 Fax: 0232 463 22 48 - 463 20 17 E-Mail: izmirliman@tcdd.gov.tr 

Members of the Izmir Chamber of Shipping are listed in the below link. 

https://www.denizticaretodasi.org.tr/tr/uyeler/tumu 

Local Contacts for Maritime Sector: 

Name Surname 

Duty 

Contact 

Hikmet DENGEŞIK 

Deputy Governor (Izmir Port Civil Administration Manager) 

0 232 455 82 11 

 

Dr. Zafer ALTEKIN 

Coastal Health / District Manager 

0 232 445 74 70 

Enver KÖK 

Aegean Region Customs And Foreign Trade Manager 

0 232 464 80 95 

Ünal Hakan ATALAN 

Harbor Master 

0 232 463 97 68 

Serdar GÖRÜR 

İzmir Port Manager 

0 232 463 22 52 

Pelin DEVRIM 

Coastal Safety District Manager 

0 232 484 85 31 

Yusuf ÖZTÜRK 

Turkish Chamber of Shipping Izmir Branch – Chairman of the Board 

0 232 425 72 15 

Taşkın DALAY 

İzmir Customs Brokers Association – Chairman of the Board 

0 232 464 22 92 

 

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link:  4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List 

Port Performance 

IZMIR is a Large-sized Port. The types of vessels regularly calling at IZMIR are General Cargo (48%), Container Ship (15%), Bulk Carrier (5%), Oil/Chemical Tanker (5%), and Passenger (5%). The maximum length of the vessels recorded to have entered Izmir port is 334 meters. The maximum draught is 10.5 meters. The maximum Deadweight is 85802t. 

Seasonal Constraints 

 

Occurs 

Rainy Season 

No 

Major Import Campaigns 

No 

 

Handling Figures for 2022 

Vessel Calls 

1586 

Container Traffic (TEUs) 

390,000 TEU 

 

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022 

Bulk (MT) 

8,262,826 MT 

Break bulk (MT) 

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges 

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: https://static.tcdd.gov.tr/webfiles/userfiles/files/mevzuat/tarife/2023limantarife.pdf  

Berthing Specifications 

Type of Berth 

Quantity 

Length 

(m) 

Maximum 

Draft (m) 

Comments 

Conventional Berth 

15 

2,062 

10.5 

2 berths for 

passenger vessels, 11 berths for general cargo, and 2 berths for dry bulk cargoes 

Container Berth 

10 

1,414 

10.20 

 

Silo Berth 

428 

10.5 

 

Berthing Tugs 

 

 

 

Available 

Water Barges 

 

 

150 Tons 

General Cargo Handling Berths 

Cargo Type 

Berth Identification 

Imports - Bagged Cargo 

Berths 3-12 & 26 

Exports - Bagged Cargo 

Imports and Exports - RoRo 

Berths # 3 & 17  

Other Imports 

 Berths # 23-24 for bulk cargo 

Berths # 1-2 for passengers 

Berths# 13-22 for containers 

Port Handling Equipment 

The port equipment is managed by the government.

Equipment 

Available

Total Quantity and Capacity Available 

Gantry Cranes (STS) 

Yes  

Quantity: 5 

Capacity: 40 Tons 

Container mobile cranes 

Yes  

Quantity: 15 

Capacity: 25-42 Tons 

Mobile Harbour Cranes 

Yes  

Quantity: 3 

Capacity: 100 Tons 

mobile cranes 

Yes 

Quantity: 6 

Capacity: 10-25 Tons 

empty container mobile cranes 

Yes 

Quantity: 14 

Capacity: 8-10 Tons 

Reach stacker 

Yes  

Quantity: 17 

Capacity: 40 Tons 

Truck Bed  - Trailers 

Yes  

Quantity: 37 

Capacity: 40-50 Tons 

Transtainer  

Yes 

Quantity: 14 

Capacity: 35:40 Tons 

Tractor 

Yes  

Quantity:40 

Capacity: 25: 50 Tons 

Rubber-tyred transtainers 

Yes 

Quantity: 14 

Capacity: 35-40 Tons 

short mast forklifts (Diesel + Electric) 

Yes  

Quantity: 12 

Container Facilities 

Facilities 

20 ft 

40 ft 

Container Facilities Available 

Yes 

Yes 

Container Freight Station (CFS) 

Yes 

Yes 

Refrigerated Container Stations 

Yes 

Yes 

Other Capacity Details 

 

 

Daily Take Off Capacity  
(Containers per Day)  

3190 TEU/Day 

Number of Reefer Stations  
(Connection Points) 

Available 

Offtake Capacity of Gang Shift  
(Containers per Shift)  

 

 

Customs Guidance 

https://www.trade.gov.tr/customs-formalities  

For more information on customs in Türkiye, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Terminal Information 

MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL 

The port is divided into the outer harbor, middle harbor anchorages, and the inner harbor. The inner harbor has three port areas; the Old Port which is sheltered by a breakwater, the new port Alsancak and Turan Oil depot port area, which is to the North of Alsancak.  

GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING 

There are two concrete silos with a total capacity of 70,000 tons belonging to the Turkish Grain Board. The conveyor can deliver between 2.500 and 3.000 tons in 24 hours. Bulk ore loaded by grabs. Daily loading capacity per shift of 8 hours is between 750 to 1.000 tons. 

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL 

The Port of Izmir has ample storage facilities, with almost 215.940 thousand square meters of open yards and almost 27 thousand square meters of covered areas, including a warehouse for hazardous cargo. The storage capacity of General Cargo and Dry Bulk Cargo (closed area) (is 3,836,700 tons/year). Storage Capacity of General Cargo and Dry Bulk Cargo (open area) (427,217 tons/year) 

Stevedoring 

The port is well equipped for loading and discharging of all bulk, general cargo, project cargo, and container vessels. 

Port Operator: T.C. General Directorate of State Railways Authority (TCDD) 

Address: TCDD Port Authority Directorate - İzmir 

Tel: 0232 463 16 00 Fax: 0232 463 22 48 - 463 20 17 E-Mail: izmirliman@tcdd.gov.tr 

Hinterland Information 

Containers, bulk & breakbulk cargo are being transported outbound mainly by Road (Inland transportation) to other ports or to the final consignee, however, part of the cargo is being moved by railway to primary ports of Türkiye in the Mediterranean, Aegean, Marmara and Black Sea. Also, there is rail service that links Izmir Port with Iran-Turkmenistan & Uzbekistan   

Port Security 

Security 

ISPS Compliant 

Yes 

Current ISPS Level  
(Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) 

Police Boats 

Yes  

Fire Engines 

Yes  

 

 

Türkiye - 2.1.3 Port of Akdeniz – Antalya 

Port Overview 

Akdeniz – Antalya Port is a Turkish port on the coastline of about 700 nautical miles between Izmir and Mersin. Akdeniz Antalya is a multi-purpose port providing cruise, container, general cargo, bulk cargo, project cargo, drilling shore base, and military ship services.  

Port website: https://www.qterminals-antalya.com/  

Port Location and Contact 

Country 

Türkiye 

Province or District 

Antalya 

Nearest Town or City 

with Distance from Port 

TOWN NAME Antalya 

DISTANCE (12 km) 

Port's Complete Name 

Port Akdeniz – Antalya 

Latitude 

N 36° 50' 12.83" 

Longitude 

E 030° 36' 07.73" 

Managing Company or Port Authority 

 

Qatar's commercial port operator - QTerminals 

Management Contact Person 

Umut Sonmez – Commercial manager  

Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures 

AIRPORT NAME: Antalya Airport 

LIST OF INTERNATIONAL CARRIERS: ADO Air, AERO Nomad, AERODIENST, AEROFLOT, Aeronautica Venezo, Air Albania, Air Algerie, Air Anka, Air Arabia, Air Astana, AirBaltic, Air Bucharest, Bulgaria Air, Air Malta, Air Hamburg, AirSerbia, Air Seven, Alexandria Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, British AirwaysCondor, easyjet, Fly Baghdad, Flyadeal, Jazeera, Kuwait airlines, Middle East,Pegasus, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian  

Port Picture  

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

Qterminal Antalya (ORTADOĞU ANTALYA LİMAN İŞLETMELERİ ANONİM ŞİRKETİ) is the only Terminal Operating Company in the port. The company provides all handling services for containerized, bulk, and break bulk cargo. Also, the company provides container repair services.   

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List  

Port Performance 

Seasonal Constraints 

 

Occurs 

Time Frame 

Rainy Season 

Yes 

3:5 days during winter in case there is strong wind ( end of January) 

Major Import Campaigns 

No 

N/A 

Other Comments 

N/A 

 

Handling Figures for 2022 

Vessel Calls 

1500 

Container Traffic (TEUs) 

350,000 TEUs 

 

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022 

Bulk (MT) 

3 million tonnes 

Break bulk (MT) 

1 million tonnes 

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges 

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: https://www.qterminals-antalya.com/tariff/  

Berthing Specifications 

Type of Berth 

Quantity 

Length 

(m) 

Maximum 

Draft (m) 

Comments 

Conventional Berth 

2-9 

 

9.5 M 

There is agility with receiving the coming vessels 

Container Berth 

 

9.5 M 

Silo Berth 

 

9.5 M 

Berthing Tugs 

1 Tugboat with 45 bollards pull tons 

2 Tugboats with 30 bollards pull tons 

1 Pilot Boat(New) 

2 Mooring Boats 

Water Barges 

20 Ton / Hour 

Port Handling Equipment 

Port is managed privately by Qatar's commercial port operator – Qterminals (Company official name: ORTADOĞU ANTALYA LİMAN İŞLETMELERİ ANONİM ŞİRKETİ) 

Equipment 

Available 

 

Total Quantity and Capacity Available 

Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage 

Cranes (Rubber Wheels) 

Yes  

Quantity: 4 

Capacity: 100-150 Tons 

 

Crane Groups 

Yes  

Quantity: 9 

Capacity: 5: 80 Tons 

 

Crawler Cranes 

Yes  

Quantity: 6 

Capacity: (80-60-15-7-5-5 Tons) 

 

Forklifts 

Yes 

Quantity: 25 

Capacity: From 3 To 33 Tons 

 

Loaders 

Yes  

Quantity: 7 

Capacity: 3 to 28 Tons 

 

Empty Side Lifters 

Yes  

Quantity: 2 

 

Stackers 

Yes  

Quantity: 6 

Capacity: 40-45 Tons 

 

Pulling Clamps 

Yes  

Quantity: 17 

with 3m3 to 36 m3 Capacity Used in Bulk Cargo Handling 

150 m3 Bunkers 

Yes 

Quantity: 3 

Used in Bulk Cargo Handling 

Site Cleaning Vehicles 

Yes 

Quantity: 2 

 

Flatbed Trailer 

Yes 

Quantity: 1 

 

Tow Trucks (Trailer) 

Yes 

Quantity: 22 

Capacity: 55 Tons 

 

Container Facilities 

Qterminal Antalya provides services such as loading/unloading, lashing/unlashing, and stuffing/unstuffing. 

Facilities 

20 ft 

40 ft 

Container Facilities Available 

Yes 

Yes 

Container Freight Station (CFS) 

Yes 

Yes 

Refrigerated Container Stations 

Yes 

Yes 

Other Capacity Details 

 

 

Daily Take Off Capacity  
(Containers per Day)  

Approx. 1000 TEU/Day 

Number of Reefer Stations  
(Connection Points) 

216 Units 

Off take Capacity of Gang Shift  
(Containers per Shift)  

Approx. 300 TEU/Shift  

Customs Guidance 

For more information on customs in Türkiye, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Terminal Information 

MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL 

QTerminals Antalya offers a range of services for general cargo ships that meet cargo handling standards. Marble, big bag, and sling bag cement are among the major general cargo products carried by QTerminals Antalya.  

QTerminals Antalya can provide services at its docks for factory installation materials, industrial projects, and similar projects. The main project cargo handled includes wind turbines, factory supplies, and crane materials. 

GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING 

QTerminals Antalya provides bulk cargo services for all kinds of liquid, bulk, and solid bulk cargo that are not packaged or that generally require mechanization or equipment for loading and unloading in accordance with all relevant legislation.  

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL 

QTerminals Antalya Provides open & closed storage/warehousing services with 1.260 m² indoor storage facility in the customs bonded area for temporary storage requirements. Totally 16.579 m² warehouse including a closed warehouse of 6.729 m², fully equipped with an administrative building, weighbridge, sprinkler, ventilation system, CCTV systems, and security. Various adjustable concrete open yards for temporary cargo storage solutions. 

Stevedoring 

Qterminal Antalya provides services such as loading/unloading, lashing/unlashing, and stuffing/unstuffing. 

Hinterland Information 

Containers, bulk & breakbulk cargo are being transported outbound mainly by Road (Inland transportation). Port Akdeniz – Antalya is connected to important industrial and tourism centers such as Burdur, Isparta, Denizli, Muğla, Afyonkarahisar, Mersin, Konya by high-standard highways.  

Port Security 

Security 

ISPS Compliant 

Yes 

Current ISPS Level  
(Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) 

Police Boats 

Yes 

Fire Engines 

Yes  

 

Türkiye - 2.1.4 Port of Limak-Iskenderun

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 

Port Location and Contact 

Country 

Türkiye 

Province or District 

İskenderun, Hatay, 

Nearest Town or City 

with Distance from Port 

TOWN NAME: İskenderun 

DISTANCE (0.00km) 

Port's Complete Name 

LimakPort 

Latitude 

36°35′N  

Longitude 

36°11′E 

Managing Company or Port Authority 

 

Limak İskenderun Uluslararası Liman İşletmeciliği A.Ş 

Management Contact Person 

Gündüz ARISOY 

General Manager 

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 

Port Area 

1.000.000 m2 

Number of Berths 

Before the earthquake it was 8 currently it is limited to 2 operational berths limited for containerized services  

Container Berth Water Depth 

15,5 meter 

Reefer Plugs 

500  

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 

 

Occurs 

Time Frame 

Rainy Season 

No 

 

Major Import Campaigns 

No 

 

Other Comments 

N/A 

 

Handling Figures for 2022 

Vessel Calls 

1200 Vessels – after the earthquake, it reduced to 300 vessels (from January 2023: 1 August 2023) 

Container Traffic (TEUs) 

482,000 TEU – after the earthquake, the number reduced to 162,000 TEU (from January 2023: to 1 August 2023) 

 

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk  

Bulk (MT) 

Stopped operating after the 2023 earthquake  

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 

Type of Berth 

Quantity 

Length 

(m) 

Maximum 

Draft (m) 

Conventional Berth 

N/A 

 

 

Container Berth 

750m 

15.5m 

Silo Berth 

N/A 

 

 

Berthing Tugs 

 

 

Water Barges 

N/A 

 

 

General Cargo Handling Berths 

Cargo Type 

Berth Identification 

Imports - Bagged Cargo 

N/A 

Exports - Bagged Cargo 

N/A 

Imports and Exports - RoRo 

N/A 

Other Imports 

N/A 

Port Handling Equipment 

Equipment 

Available 

 

Total Quantity and Capacity Available 

Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage 

STS (Ship to shore gantry cranes 

Yes  

Quantity:4 

Capacity: 65 MT 

 

RTG cranes rubber tires 

Yes  

Quantity: 12 

 

Mobile Cranes 

Yes  

Quantity: 2 

 

Reachstacker 

Yes  

Quantity: 6 

 

Empty handler 

Yes 

Quantity: 3 

 

RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) 

 No 

N/A 

 

Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines 

No 

N/A 

 

Transtainer 

No 

N/A 

 

Forklifts 

Yes  

35 

 

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. 

Facilities 

20 ft 

40 ft 

Container Facilities Available 

Yes 

Yes 

Container Freight Station (CFS) 

Yes 

Yes 

Refrigerated Container Stations 

500 Plug 

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. 

Security 

ISPS Compliant 

Yes  

Current ISPS Level  
(Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) 

Police Boats 

Yes - 1 

Fire Engines 

Yes  

 

Türkiye - 2.1.5 Port of Borusan

Port Overview 

Borusan is located on the Gemlik Bay south of the Marmara Sea. The port has 7 berths on two piers that handle containers, general cargo, and Ro-Ro vessels. Iron products, marble, ceramics, and ore are the main products handled. Borusan Port handles approx. 5,000,000MT of cargo, 340,000TEU, and 350,000 vehicles handled annually. 

Port website: https://www.borusanlojistik.com/en/services/borusan-port,  

 https://www.gemlikshipping.com.tr/en/limanlar.php#  

Key port information may also be found at: https://www.maritime-database.com/port.php?pid=4024  

Port Location and Contact 

Country 

Türkiye 

Province or District 

town of Gemlik, Bursa 

Nearest Town or City 

with Distance from Port 

TOWN NAME: Gemlik  

DISTANCE (10 km) 

Port's Complete Name 

Borusan Port 

Latitude 

40º 25' 12'' N  

Longitude 

29º 05' 18'' E 

Managing Company or Port Authority 

 

Borusan Lojistik Dağıtım Depolama Taşımacılık Ve Tic. A.Ş 

Management Contact Person 

Kazim Keskin  

Port Operations Director 

Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures 

AIRPORT NAME: Istanbul Airport  

 

Port Picture 

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

Borusan Lojistik Dağıtım Depolama Taşımacılık Ve Tic. A.Ş: is managing and operating all the activities in Borusan Port 

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List  

Port Performance 

Seasonal Constraints 

 

Occurs 

Rainy Season 

No 

Major Import Campaigns 

No 

 

Handling Figures for 2022 

Vessel Calls 

1700 

Container Traffic (TEUs) 

130,000 TEU 

 

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022 

Bulk (MT) 

3.4 million tons 

Break bulk (MT) 

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges 

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: https://online.borusanport.com/LoginHizliIslemler/LoginTarifeHesaplama/Index  

Berthing Specifications 

Type of Berth 

Quantity 

Length 

(m) 

Maximum 

Draft (m) 

Comments 

Conventional Berth 

East Terminal (4 Berths) 

838 m 

12 m 

Vessel type: 284 m LOA 

Panamax 

60,000 DWT 

Container Berth 

West Terminal  

(4 Berths) 

900 

14.5 m 

Vessel type: 635 m LOA 

Super Post Panamax 

13,500+ TEU vessel capacity 

20 rows handling  

Silo Berth 

N/A 

 

 

 

Berthing Tugs 

Available 

 

 

 

Water Barges 

N/A 

 

 

 

General Cargo Handling Berths 

Cargo Type 

Berth Identification 

Imports - Bagged Cargo 

East Terminal  

Exports - Bagged Cargo 

Imports and Exports - RoRo 

Other Imports 

West terminal for container vessel 

Port Handling Equipment 

The port equipment is managed privately. 

Equipment 

Available 

 

Total Quantity and Capacity Available 

Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage 

SSG cranes 

Yes  

Quantity: 3 

Capacity: Max.74 MT handling 

2 x 18 row handling / 1 x 20 row handling 

RTG cranes 

Yes  

Quantity: 8 

Capacity: Max. 41 MT handling 

7+1 stack width / 5+1 tear height 

Stackers 

Yes 

Quantity: 6 

Capacity: Max. 45 tons handling 

3 container reach stackers / 3 empty container stackers 

MHC 

Yes  

Quantity: 3 

1 x 140 tons handling / 2 x 100 tons handling 

heavy forklifts 

Yes  

Quantity: 7 

2 x 32 tons handling / 1 x 25 tons handling / 1 x 20 tons handling / 2 x 16 tons handling / 1 x 7 tons handling 

light Forklift 

Yes  

Quantity: 1 

1 x 5 tons handling 

Terminal tractor 

Yes 

Quantity: 23 

Max. 120 tons pulling capacity 

overhead cranes 

Yes 

Quantity: 10 

4x35 Tons / 2x32 Tons / 2x25 Tons / 2x20 tons capacity 

Supplier’s extra cranes / forklift / Terminal tractor support 

Yes  

2 x 40 ton handling / 1 x 100 tons handling / 1 x 63 tons handling / 6 x 3 tons handling / 1 x 1.2 tons handling miniloader 

Container Facilities 

Facilities 

20 ft 

40 ft 

Container Facilities Available 

Yes  

Yes 

Container Freight Station (CFS) 

Yes 

Yes 

Refrigerated Container Stations 

Yes 

Yes 

Other Capacity Details 

annual container handling capacity of 450,000 TEU 

Daily Take Off Capacity  
(Containers per Day)  

500 TEU/Day 

Number of Reefer Stations  
(Connection Points) 

224 

Emergency Take-off Capacity  

 

 

Off take Capacity of Gang Shift  
(Containers per Shift)  

 

 

Customs Guidance 

https://www.trade.gov.tr/customs-formalities  

For more information on customs in Türkiye, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Terminal Information 

MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL 

Borusan Port specializes in the handling of steel products (steel rolls, pipes, sheet metals, profiles, etc.), palletized goods, and big bag and packaging products. With an annual capacity of 5,000,000 metric tons, the port’s daily handling tonnage per ship is around 6000 metric tons. 

Borusan Port has a stockyard with a minimum capacity of 7,000 vehicles, the vehicle parking lot’s close proximity to the dock, resulted in loading speeds on RO-RO vessels an average of 130 vehicles per hour. The vehicle handling capacity of our port is 350,000 pieces per year. 

Borusan Port handles about 40,000 metric tons of products with project cargo status, and various dimensions and tonnages, including Turkey’s largest-scale project loads. 

GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING 

N/A 

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL 

Borusan port includes a covered bonded warehouse of 7000 SQM and 75,000 SQM of an open area dedicated to storing steel products.  

Stevedoring 

All stevedoring activities are provided by Borusan Lojistik Dağıtım Depolama Taşımacılık Ve Tic. A.Ş 

Hinterland Information 

Containers, bulk & breakbulk cargo are being transported outbound mainly by Road (Inland transportation) to other ports or to the final consignee.  

Port Security 

Security 

ISPS Compliant 

Yes  

Current ISPS Level  
(Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) 

Police Boats 

Yes  

Fire Engines 

Yes  

 

Türkiye - 2.1.6 Port of Samsun 

Port Overview 

Samsun port is Turkey's largest port in the Black Sea region. It is the only port on the Black Sea with a railway connection. It has a large hinterland. It is the stopping point of cargo coming from and to Anatolia. With its railroad and highway connections, Samsun includes the cities of Sinop, Corum, Amasya, Ordu, Sivas, Erzincan, Yozgat, Tokat, Kastamonu, Ankara, Kirsehir, Kayseri, Nigde, Konya, and Malatya in its hinterland.  

The marine hinterland of Samsun Port includes Batumi, Poti, and Sokhumi ports of Georgia; Sochi, Tuapse, Novorossiysk, Azov in Sea of Azov, Taganrog, Zhdanov, Yalta, Berdyansk, Henichesk ports of Russia; Mis.Kiz-Ogul, Feodosiya, Yalta, Todor, Sevastopol, Yevpatoriyaports in Crimea; Mykolaiv, Odessa, Ilyichevsk ports in Ukraine; Constanta port in Romania and Varna port in Bulgaria. 

Port website: https://www.samsunport.com.tr/en  

Key port information may also be found at: https://www.maritime-database.com/port.php?pid=2865  

Port Location and Contact 

Country 

Türkiye 

Province or District 

Samsun 

Nearest Town or City 

with Distance from Port 

TOWN NAME: Samsun 

DISTANCE (0.00km) 

Port's Complete Name 

Samsunport 

Latitude 

41° 18’00’’ North 

Longitude 

36° 22’00’’ East 

Managing Company or Port Authority 

 

Samsun International Port Management Inc.  

Management Contact Person 

Ali Seven – Samsun Region Manager 

Vedat Kamsiz – Port Manager  

Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures 

AIRPORT NAME: Samsun Çarşamba Airport 

LIST OF INTERNATIONAL CARRIERS: Anadolujet, Corendon Airlines, Eurowings, Fly Baghdad, Iraqi Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines 

Port Picture 

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

Samsun International Port Management Inc. (Samsunport Samsun Uluslararası Liman İşletmeciliği A.Ş.) is managing and operating all the activities in Samsun Port.  

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List  

Port Performance 

Seasonal Constraints 

 

Occurs 

Time Frame 

Rainy Season 

No 

 

Major Import Campaigns 

No 

 

Other Comments 

 

 

Handling Figures for 2022 

Vessel Calls 

2,789 

Container Traffic (TEUs) 

106,636 

 

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022 

Bulk (MT) 

13,584,153 

Break bulk (MT) 

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges 

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: https://www.samsunport.com.tr/en/online-services/tariffs  

Berthing Specifications 

Type of Berth 

Quantity 

Length 

(m) 

Maximum 

Draft (m) 

Comments 

Conventional Berth 

12 Berths  

1756 

6.5 : 12 m 

All berths can be used for handling bulk, breakbulk, and containerized cargo.  

Container Berth 

Silo Berth 

Berthing Tugs 

Yes 

Tugboat: 2 x 30 Ton (2x1100 HP), 1 x16 Ton (1025HP), 1x 20 Ton (1500 HP) 

Mooring boat: 2 

Service boat: 1 

Pilot boat: 1  

Water Barges 

No 

The service of water supply from valves on all Samsunport docks is provided to all ships in port docks for 24 hours when needed. 

General Cargo Handling Berths 

Cargo Type 

Berth Identification 

Imports - Bagged Cargo 

All berths can be used for handling bulk, breakbulk, and containerized cargo.  

The main port consists of 9 piers (total length 1356) 

Industrial Quay consists of 3 piers (10,11,12) (total length 400 m) 

Exports - Bagged Cargo 

Imports and Exports - RoRo 

Other Imports 

Train Ferry Ramp #1: Length 430 m, depth 4.5m, and track gauge is (1,435 mm) 

Train Ferry Ramp #2: Length 321 m, depth 4.5m, and track gauge is (1,435- 1,520 mm) 

Port Handling Equipment 

The port equipment is managed privately.  

Equipment 

Available 

 

Total Quantity and Capacity Available 

Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage 

Container mobile cranes  

Yes  

Quantity: 4  

Capacity: 104-124 Tons 

 

Mobile land Cranes 

Yes  

Quantity: 10 

Capacity: 8-40 Tons 

 

Port Cranes 

Yes  

Quantity: 4 

Capacity: 5-35 Tons 

 

Reach stacker for full container 

Yes  

Quantity: 6 

Capacity: 45 Tons 

 

Reach stacker for empty container 

Yes  

Quantity: 3 

Capacity: 8-10 Tons 

 

Loader 

Yes  

Quantity: 11 

Capacity: 1.3m3 – 5m3 

 

Forklift 

Yes 

Quantity: 18 

Capacity: 2-33 Tons 

 

Trailer 

Yes 

Quantity: 47 

Capacity: 25-40 Tons 

 

Semi-Trailer 

Yes 

Quantity: 62 

Capacity: 20-40 Tons 

 

Bobcat  

Yes 

Quantity: 3 

Capacity: 2.5 Tons 

 

Excavator 

Yes  

Quantity: 4 

Capacity: 3-21 Tons  

 

Container Facilities 

Facilities 

20 ft 

40 ft 

Container Facilities Available 

Yes 

Yes 

Container Freight Station (CFS) 

Yes 

Yes 

Refrigerated Container Stations 

Yes 

Yes 

Daily Take-Off Capacity  
(Containers per Day)  

Container stocking capacity is 10,000 TEU per day 

Number of Reefer Stations  
(Connection Points) 

462 Reefer plugs, including 224 Reefer towers and 238 CFS fields 

Emergency Take-off Capacity  

Container stocking capacity is 10,000 TEU per day 

Offtake Capacity of Gang Shift  
(Containers per Shift)  

3500 TEU/Shift  

Customs Guidance 

https://www.trade.gov.tr/customs-formalities  

For more information on customs in Türkiye, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information  

Terminal Information 

MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL 

Samsunport has a Ronguzzi branded bagged goods loading crane, with a loading capacity of 2,000 tons/day. In addition to this, the capacity of loading/unloading can be reached to 10,000 tons/day for big bags. 

Samsunport provides services for Ro-Ro vessels and Car Carriers with an extensive vehicle park, inspection station, and 7 weighbridges. The passenger Exit Gate of Samsunport is very close to the city centre and there are shuttle services in front of the Passenger Exit Gate. 

GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING 

Dry Bulk 

Samsunport has 14 electrical dock cranes that can handle any load from 5 tons to 35 tons and 10 mobile cranes with handling capacity from 10 tons to 124 tons. The mobile cranes consist of Sennebogen 835 – 840 – 870, Fantuzzi MHC 40 – MHC 20, Liebherr LHM 400 – 420, and Reggianne MHC 200 brands.  

Samsunport has steel grain silos of 60.000 tons capacity and warehouses of 50.000 m2 space in port allowing the storage of 200.000 tons of dry bulk. The Port industrial pier with 400 m length and 12 m depth owns 5 land cranes with 1 unit of 5 tons, 3 units of 10 tons, 1 unit of 35 tons capacity. The 35 tons capacity crane provides 15.000 tons/day coal discharge service by means of its remote-controlled grab of 21 m3 volume preventing the rising of the coal dust with the help of special water jet bunkers. 

Liquid Bulk 

Liquid bulk cargo is loaded onto ships and discharged from them with a mobile pipeline loading-discharging wharf system 

 MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL 

Samsunport includes 200,000 SQM open area and 50,000 SQM warehouses suitable to handle (storage and reloading) up to 3 million tons of cargo.  

Stevedoring 

Samsunport has the ability to handle containerized and general cargo shipments such as palleted goods, crates, metal sheets, steel rolls, pipe, machinery, block stone, block marble, bales, roll papers, and roll cables. with keeping goods in Custom Bonded Warehouse temporary storage status and to dispatch them again by providing terminal services. 

Samsunport also provides loading/unloading services to railway cars through our railway line existing in the Industrial Pier. There are 2 train ferry ramps at the industrial pier suitable for 1520-1435 mm track gauges, and a bogie change station with 1520 mm gauge.  

Hinterland Information 

Containers, bulk and breakbulk cargo are being transported outbound mainly by Road (Inland transportation) to other ports or to the final consignee, however, part of the cargo is being moved by railway.   

Port Security 

Security 

ISPS Compliant 

Yes  

Current ISPS Level  
(Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) 

Police Boats 

Yes  

Fire Engines 

Yes  

 

Türkiye - 2.1.7 Port of Asyaport 

Port Overview 

Asyaport is a joint venture between Global Terminal Limited (GTL), the terminal investment company of MSC, and the Turkish Soyuer family located in Barbaros / Tekirdağ. Asyaport commenced operations in 8th of July 2015. Asyaport is the first Transhipment Container Terminal (Hub Port) of Türkiye and has a draft of up to 18 m, a 2000 m total quay length with a handling capacity of up to 2.5 million TEU. 

Port website: https://www.asyaport.com/  

Port Location and Contact 

Country 

Türkiye 

Province or District 

Barbaros / Tekirdağ 

Nearest Town or City 

with Distance from Port 

TOWN NAME: Tekirdag 

DISTANCE (0.00km) 

Port's Complete Name 

Asyaport / Asyaport Liman A.Ş 

Latitude 

40° 54' 00" N 

Longitude 

27° 28' 00" E 

Managing Company or Port Authority 

 

Asyaport Liman A.Ş 

Management Contact Person 

Besim Donmez  

Planning and Technical manager  

Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures 

AIRPORT NAME: Istanbul International Airport 

Port Picture 

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

Asyaport Liman A.Ş is managing and operating all the activities in Asyaport 

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List  

Port Performance 

Seasonal Constraints 

 

Occurs 

Time Frame 

Rainy Season 

No 

 

Major Import Campaigns 

No 

 

 

Handling Figures for 2022 

Vessel Calls 

1053 

Container Traffic (TEUs) 

1,773,148 TEU 

 

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022 

Bulk (MT) 

261,745 MT 

Break bulk (MT) 

75,060 MT 

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges 

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: https://www.asyaport.com/en-US/tariffs/2513989  

Berthing Specifications 

Type of Berth 

Quantity 

Length 

(m) 

Maximum 

Draft (m) 

Comments 

Conventional Berth 

2010 m 

18m 

All berths can be used for handling bulk, breakbulk, and containerized cargo 

Container Berth 

Silo Berth 

Berthing Tugs 

Available 

3 Tugboats  

Water Barges 

Available 

1 Water supply boat 

General Cargo Handling Berths 

Cargo Type 

Berth Identification 

Imports - Bagged Cargo 

All berths can be used for handling bulk, breakbulk, and containerized cargo. 

Exports - Bagged Cargo 

Imports and Exports - RoRo 

N/A 

Other Imports 

 

Port Handling Equipment 

The port equipment is managed privately by Asyaport Liman A.Ş 

Equipment 

Available 

Total Quantity and Capacity Available 

Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage 

STS (Ship to Shore Gantry Crane) 

Yes  

Quantity: 11 

Capacity: 65 Ton 

 

SCR (Ship Crane) 

Yes  

Quantity: 4 

Capacity: 40 Ton 

 

RTG (Rubber Tyred Gantry Crane) 

Yes  

Quantity: 30 

Capacity: 45 Ton 

 

RST (Reach Stacker) 

Yes  

Quantity: 4 

Capacity: 45 Ton 

 

ECH (Empty Container Handling Machine) 

Yes  

Quantity: 5 

Capacity: 7 

 

TT (LNG Powered Terminal Truck) 

Yes  

Quantity: 75 

Capacity: 65 Ton 

 

Forklifts 

Yes  

Quantity: 10 

Capacity: 3: 32 Ton 

 

Container Facilities 

Facilities 

20 ft 

40 ft 

Container Facilities Available 

Yes 

Yes 

Container Freight Station (CFS) 

Yes 

Yes 

Refrigerated Container Stations 

Yes 

Yes 

Daily Take-Off Capacity  
(Containers per Day)  

437 TEU/Day 

Number of Reefer Stations  
(Connection Points) 

1400 Refrigerated Container plugs 

Emergency Take-off Capacity  

6500 TEU/Day 

 

Customs Guidance 

https://www.trade.gov.tr/customs-formalities  

For more information on customs in Türkiye, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information  

Terminal Information 

MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL 

Asyaport is the first Transhipment Container Terminal (Hub Port). At the request of owners or of customs authorities, containers arriving at the port may be transferred to the CFS station and unstuffed and the contents will be turned over to their owners or placed in storage. “Container Stuffing” services consist of the opposite: goods taken into the CFS area for exportation will be packed into containers after which their doors will be closed. 

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL 

There is no bonded warehouse inside the port, however, MEDLOG ( One of the Mediterranean Shipping Company Turkey (MSC) companies) has three open storage areas in Tekirdağ 3 KM away from the port with a capacity of 9000 TEU (MEDLOG 1), 10,128 TEU (MEDLOG 2) and 7000 TEU (MEDLOG3).  

Stevedoring 

Asyaport Liman A.Ş provides the following services: 

Container Services 

  • Container loading, unloading, shifting services 

  •  Container terminal services 

  • CFS services (container stuffing, unpacking, sample, full detection, etc.) 

  •  Refrigerated container services 

  • Dangerous container services 

  • Container fixing services 

General Cargo Services 

  • Pallet, big bag, packaged or bundle loading and unloading services are provided. 

  • Unloading and loading operations of all types of general cargo are carried out inside the port 

Hinterland Information 

Containers, bulk, and breakbulk cargo are being transported outbound mainly by Road (Inland transportation) to other ports or to the final consignee, The Train station is 7 km away from the port. ASYAPORT offers shuttle truck services for transporting containers to Tekirdağ Train Station with a fleet of 70 Trucks.  

Port Security 

Security 

ISPS Compliant 

Yes  

Current ISPS Level  
(Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) 

Police Boats 

Yes  

Fire Engines 

Yes  

 

Türkiye - 2.1.8 Port of Gemlik 

Port Overview 

Gemport is located on Gemlik Bay south of the Marmara Sea. The port has 13 berths that handle containers, general cargo, and Ro-Ro vessels. Gemport Port has the capacity to handle approx. 2,000,000 TEU, 10,000,000 general cargo, 650,00 vehicles, and 500,000 m3 of liquid cargo annually.  

Port website: https://www.yilport.com/en/ports/default/Gemport/32/0/0K

https://www.turklim.org/en/turklim-members/gemport/  

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com 

Port Location and Contact 

Country 

Türkiye  

Province or District 

Town of gemlik bursa 

Nearest Town or City 

with Distance from Port 

Gemlik 

10 km 

Port's Complete Name 

Gemport 

Latitude 

40º 24'59.28 N 

Longitude 

29º 6’40.13 E 

Managing Company or Port Authority 

 

Gemport Gemlik Liman Ve Depolama İşletmeleri A.Ş. – YILPORT GEMPORT 

Management Contact Person 

Hakan Demirel – Operations chief  

Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures 

İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport LIST OF INTERNATIONAL CARRIERS: SunExpress Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Corendon Airlines, Buta Airlines, Anadolu Jet, Freebird Airlines, Tui Fly Belgium, Belavia, Transavia France,  Jet2, Iran Air Tours, Qeshm Air, Iran Aseman, Caspian Airlines, Smartwings Czechia, Kuwait Airways, Air Cairo, Ryanair Sun, Enter Air, Lot Polish Airlines,  Smartwings Polska SP Z.O.O, Enter Air, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air Anka, Smartwings Slovakia S.R.O 

Port Picture 

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

YILPORT Gemport is managing and operating all the activities in GEMPORT  

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List 

Port Performance 

Seasonal Constraints 

 

Occurs 

Time Frame 

Rainy Season 

No 

N/A 

Major Import Campaigns 

No 

N/A 

 

Handling Figures for 2022 

Vessel Calls 

1379 

Container Traffic (TEUs) 

671.492 

 

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022 

Bulk (MT) 

Dry bulk 1,086,315 

Liquid bulk 130,745 

Break bulk (MT) 

524,651 

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges 

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link https://www.yilport.com/en/images/PartDocuments/yilport_gemlik_2023_standard_import_tariff_final.pdf  

Berthing Specifications 

Type of Berth 

Quantity 

Length 

(m) 

Maximum 

Draft (m) 

Comments 

Conventional Berth 

13 

1928 

18 

All berths can be used for handling bulk, breakbulk, and containerized cargo.  

Container Berth 

Silo Berth 

Berthing Tugs 

6 tugboats and 1 mooring boat 

Water Barges 

N/A 

General Cargo Handling Berths 

Cargo Type 

Berth Identification 

Imports - Bagged Cargo 

image-20230912122424-3 All berths can be used for handling bulk, breakbulk, and containerized cargo.  

Exports - Bagged Cargo 

Imports and Exports - RoRo 

Other Imports 

Port Handling Equipment 

The port equipment is managed privately.

Equipment 

Available 

Total Quantity and Capacity Available 

Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage 

MHC 

Yes / 

 

RTG 

yes 

30 

 

RS 

yes 

 

Excavator 

Yes  

 

Terminal truck 

yes 

45 

 

Bobcat 

Yes  

 

ECHs 

Yes  

 

Forklifts 

Yes  

 

Loader 

Yes 

 

TTY 

yes 

45 

 

Weighbridge 

Yes 

22 

 

Spreader 

Yes 

57 

 

Grabbing 

Yes 

 

Portal crane 

Yes 

 

Mine Filling Conveyor 

Yes 

 

 

 

 

 

Container Facilities 

Facilities 

20 ft 

40 ft 

Container Facilities Available 

yes 

yes 

Container Freight Station (CFS) 

yes 

yes 

Refrigerated Container Stations 

yes 

yes 

Other Capacity Details 

 

Daily Take Off Capacity  
(Containers per Day)  

5500 TEU 

 

 

Number of Reefer Stations  
(Connection Points) 

366 

 

Emergency Take-off Capacity  

5500 TEU 

Off take Capacity of Gang Shift  
(Containers per Shift)  

1825 TEU/shift 

Customs Guidance 

https://www.trade.gov.tr/customs-formalities 

For more information on customs in Türkiye, please see the following link:  1.3 Customs Information

Terminal Information 

MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL 

The terminal can provide services to the largest container ships that have more than 18,000 TEU capacity. Four state-of-the-art 23-wide Mitsui-Paceco quay cranes are fully operational at the terminal. Customers are provided with the opportunity of 24-hour non-stop container stuffing without being subject to customs procedures at its outside container freight station CFS area of 65,000 square meters.  

YILPORT operates one of the largest and the most modern car terminals in Turkey.  Its multi-storey car park in the bonded area offers the highest storage capacity in Turkey for 9500 vehicles. The short distance between the car park and berth added to the express gate allows for rapid operations.  

GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING 

YILPORT Gemlik serves customers with different types of cargo by its dedicated berth and equipment. Specialized equipment offers large-scale handling of project cargos.  

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL 

Gemport provides services to import and export companies with a total storage area of 11,500 m2, of which 6,000 m2 is a closed bonded warehouse and 5,500 m2 is a closed temporary storage area.

Stevedoring 

All stevedoring activities are provided by YILPORT Gemport 

Hinterland Information 

Containers, bulk & breakbulk cargo are being transported outbound mainly by Road (Inland transportation) to other ports or to the final consignee.   

Port Security 

Security 

ISPS Compliant 

Yes 

Current ISPS Level  
(Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) 

Police Boats 

Yes  

Fire Engines 

Yes  

 

Türkiye - 2.1.9 Port of Ambarli 

Port Overview 

AMBARLI is located at Black Sea, Marmara Sea in Türkiye at coordinates N 40° 58' 00.31" - E 028° 41' 22.07". The official UN/Locode of this port is TRAMR. The Port of Ambarli was first conceived in 1989 when Kumport Port Services and Logistics Trade Company Inc. decided to move its facilities from the Zeytinburnu district of Istanbul due to the rapid urbanization taking place in the area at the time. The first development plan for the Port of Ambarli was approved that year. 

In 1992, Türkiye's Ministry of Transport established ALTAS Ambarli Port Facilities Trade Company Inc. to operate and manage the Port of Ambarli. The layout plan for the Port of Ambarli was approved by the Ministry of Public Works and Settlement in 1993. The new port consolidated the services of existing terminals in the Port of Ambarli under a single umbrella to support the needs for the Istanbul region and supplement other ports in the region like the Port of Haydarpasa and the Port of Istanbul. 

By 1998, increasing volumes of trade and cargo, liberalization of Türkiye's economy, and the need to accommodate larger merchant vessels led to plans to expand the Port of Ambarli. At the turn of the century, it was decided to further expand the Port of Ambarli to accommodate increasing traffic in containerized cargoes. 

There are 4 private facilities that are operating under the umbrella of Altas Ambarli Liman:  Akçansa, Kumport , Mardaş, Marport. 

Port website: www.altasliman.com 

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com 

Port Location and Contact 

Country 

Turkiye 

Province or District 

Istanbul - Ambarli 

Nearest Town or City 

with Distance from Port 

Beylikduzu 

Port's Complete Name 

Altaş Ambarlı Port Facilities Trade Co. Inc. 

Latitude 

40° 58' N 

Longitude 

28° 41' E 

Managing Company or Port Authority 

 

ALTAŞ AMBARLI PORT FACILITIES 

There are 4 ports operating in Ambarli  

  • Akcansa 

  • Kumport 

  • Mardas 

  • Marport 

Management Contact Person 

Contact person Gürdal KARADENİZ 

Address Marmara Mah. Liman Cad., No: 49, İç Kapı No: 41 

34524 Beylikdüzü / İSTANBUL 

Telephone +90(212) 875 28 00 - +90(212) 875 28 01 

E-mail info@altasliman.com 

Website www.altasliman.com 

Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures 

Istabul Havalimani (IST) 

Port Picture 

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

There are four ports operating at Altas Ambarli Port. 

  1. Akçansa: 

Handled Cargo :General Cargo, Bulk Cargo, Liquid Cargo, Container, Ro-Ro 

Handling Capacity :4.000.000 ton - 45.000 TEU - 450.000 veh. 

Storage area : 50.205 m2 

Indoor warehouse 3.832 m2 

Bonded area 41.643 m2 

Non-bonded area 48.100 m2 

Total area 89.750 m2 

Berth-Pier Dimensions 

Length 930 m 

Maximum draft 13,0 m 

Ro-Ro ramp 2 

 

Equipment                   Quantity                   Capacity (ton) 

Sennebogen 835                 2                              8 

Sennebogen 870                 1                             12 

Liebherr A934 C                  1                              8 

Fantuzzi MHC 200              1                             100 

Gotwald HMK 260               1                             80 

Liebherr LHM 500               1                             140 

Liebherr LHM 320               1                             100 

 

2- Kumport 

Handled cargo :Container, General Cargo, Cabotage Ro-Ro 

Handling Capacity 

Container (TEU/year) 2.100.000 

Total port area 477.867 m2 

Indoor warehouse 10.000 m2 

Bonded area (outdoor) 372.591 m2 

Berth-Pier Dimensions : 

Length 2.226 m 

Maximum draft 16,5 m 

Equipment      Quantity         Capacity (ton) 

SSG                      9                         70 

MHC                     5                       104 

RTG                     28                        45 

Stacker                12                        45 

Empty Stacker       7                          8 

3- Mardas 

Handling Cargo ; Container, General Cargo, Bulk, Bulk Solid 

Handling Capacity ; 

Container (TEU/ year) 2.000.000 

General cargo (ton/year) 3.000.000 

Total port area 204.778,25 m2 

Non-bonded storage area 176.385,25 m2 

Customs warehouse 7.557 m2 

Bonded area 120.836 m2 

Parking area 10.000 m2 

CFS area 5.000 m 

Berth-Pier Dimensions 

Length 1.115 m 

Maximum draft 16,5 m 

Equipment                 Quantity            Capacity (ton) 

SSG                                      3                       24 rows 

Mobile Crane                        9                  100-140 

RTG                                      8                       40 

Stacker                               15                   10-45 

Excavator                             5                   10,7-22-22,3 

MAFI                                   45                    32-35-43,5 

Forklift                                 26                      3-5-10-12 

Reach Truck                         8                         2 

Loader                                  4                     2,5-12-14,5 

4- Marport  

Handling Capacity 

Container (TEU/year) 2.300.000 

Total port area 434.914 m2 

Indoor warehouse 6.103 m2 

Bonded area 428.811 m2 

Berth-Pier Dimensions 

Length 2.026 m 

Maximum draft 17 m 

Equipment    Quantity 

STS                  10 

MHC                   5 

RTG                  41 

CRS                    8 

ECS                   10 

Truck                102 

Trailer               118 

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List  

Port Performance 

Ambarli Port is capable of handling large container vessels, The maximum length of the vessels recorded to having entered this port is 399 meters.The maximum Deadweight is 202461t. Tankers are restricted to daylight berthing only. All other vessels berth thought 24 hours. 

Seasonal Constraints 

 

Occurs 

Time Frame 

Rainy Season 

No 

 

Major Import Campaigns 

No 

 

 

Handling Figures for YEAR 

Vessel Calls 

Marport (1267) 

Kumport (1171) 

Container Traffic (TEUs) 

5.000.000 

 

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for YEAR 

Bulk (MT) 

Marport (90.909) 

Kumport (141.103) 

Break bulk (MT) 

N/a 

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges 

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link:  

https://marport.com.tr/en/tariffs.html 

https://www.kumport.com.tr/en-US/tariff-of-services/627418 

https://www.mardas.com.tr/tr-TR/tarifelerimiz/3/219 

http://www.akcansaport.com/wp-content/uploads/akcansa-ambarli-liman-ucret-tarifesi-2023.pdf 

Berthing Specifications 

Type of Berth 

Quantity 

Length 

(m) 

Maximum 

Draft (m) 

Comments 

Multi-purpose Berths 

N/a 

6000 

17 

Max vessel Length 399 MT 

Silo Berth 

N/a 

 

 

 

313 ton BP ASD type tugboat 

 

 

 

Conventional type Tugboats 

 

 

 

General Cargo Handling Berths 

All types of Cargo can be handled at Altas Ambarli Port. The total length berths are 6000 m and with alongside depths of 7 to 17 m. The berths and yard behind are well equipped with modern and high-performance cranes and handling equipment. 

Port Handling Equipment 

The Port consist of 4 different private companies. All have large numbers of Port handling equipment  

Below table is for Marport: 

Equipment 

Available 

 

Total Quantity and Capacity Available 

Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage 

Dockside Crane 

Yes  

10 

Good 

Container Gantries 

Yes  

Good 

Mobile Cranes 

Yes  

Good 

Reachstacker 

Yes  

41 

Good 

RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) 

Yes  

102 

Good 

Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines 

N/a 

 

 

Transtainer 

Yes 

10 

Good 

Forklifts 

Yes  

 

Good 

Container Facilities 

24/7 nonstop service is provided with modern equipment at the Container Terminal with a total 1937 meters berth length and 17 meters draft. 

Facilities 

20 ft 

40 ft 

Container Facilities Available 

Yes 

Yes 

Container Freight Station (CFS) 

Yes 

Yes 

Refrigerated Container Stations 

Yes 

Yes 

Other Capacity Details 

 

 

Daily Take Off Capacity  
(Containers per Day)  

N/a 

N/a 

Number of Reefer Stations  
(Connection Points) 

N/a 

N/a 

Emergency Take-off Capacity  

N/a 

N/a 

Off take Capacity of Gang Shift  
(Containers per Shift)  

N/a 

N/a 

Customs Guidance 

For more information on customs in  Türkiye, please see the following link 

https://www.trade.gov.tr/customs-formalities 

Terminal Information 

MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL 

Ambarli ports extensive facilities can provide services to all types of cargoes including containers, general cargoes, project cargoes, Ro-Ro, dry bulk and liquid bulk, and direct dry bulk handling services from ship to container. The port is able to conduct loading-discharging services to 40 vessels simultaneously, depending on the lengths of the vessels. 

GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING 

In Ambarli Port all types of bulk cargo operations, mainly grains, pulses and mines that are not classified as dangerous goods can be handled.  

The main bulk cargoes handled are as follows: 

• Grains/cereals (wheat, corn, rice) 

• Pulses (chickpeas, peas, canola seeds) 

• Mines (chrome, manganese, soda, mosaic, gravel, marble, sand) 

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL 

All 4 ports operating in Ambarli have their own storage areas including plugging services for reefer containers.  

Stevedoring 

All types of cargo handling equipment pallets, forklifts etc. are available. 

Hinterland Information 

Ambarli port is located on the European Side of Istanbul and is very close to TEM and E-5 highways. Thanks to the location and its connection to Mediterranean Sea, Aegean Sea, Marmara Sea and the Black Sea is at a central place in container trade of Türkiye and has a strategical importance in the transit freight corridor between Europe and the Far East.  

Port Security 

Ambarli port ensures port security in compliance with the International Ship and Port Security (ISPS) code. Customs bonded, and customs free storage areas are kept under constant supervision by CCTV cameras which are monitored and managed by the Port Security .  

Security 

ISPS Compliant 

Yes  

Current ISPS Level  
(Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional) 

Police Boats 

Yes  

Fire Engines 

Yes  

 

Türkiye - 2.2 Aviation

 

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Key airport information may also be found at: http://worldaerodata.com/ 

Supervising authority: The Civil Aviation Authority of Türkiye (SHGM) is the government agency responsible for the supervision of civil aviation in Türkiye. SHGM is responsible for the licensing of airlines, airports, and other aviation-related businesses; the regulation of air traffic; and the investigation of aviation accidents and incidents. 

Private managing companies: There are a number of private companies that manage airports in Türkiye, including TAV Airports Holding, Celebi Aviation and IGA. These companies are responsible for the day-to-day operations of airports, such as passenger and baggage handling, ground handling, and catering. 

Overall national capacity: Türkiye has a relatively large aviation sector, with 55 airports in operation, a total of 181 million passengers carried, 1,678,249 tonnes of cargo transported and 1,488,626 aircraft movements in 2022. The country's largest airport is Istanbul Airport, which opened in 2018 and is now the busiest airport in Europe.  

Significant constraints: Some of the significant constraints on the Turkish aviation sector include: 

  • Airspace congestion: Türkiye's airspace is one of the busiest in the world, and this can lead to congestion and delays. 

  • Security concerns: Türkiye has been the target of a number of terrorist attacks in recent years, and this has led to increased security measures at airports, which can slow down the flow of passengers. 

Planned enhancements and investments: The Turkish government has plans to invest heavily in the aviation sector in the coming years. These investments are aimed at improving the country's airspace infrastructure, expanding its airport capacity, and increasing its security measures. The government is also planning to privatize a number of state-owned airports. 

 

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As of 2022, there are 55 active airports open to civil aviation in the country. The top 10 airports with (filtered as per cargo traffic) are shown on below table: 

 

Airports  

TOTAL AIRCRAFT MOVEMENTS 

PASSENGER TRAFFIC (Arrivals-Departures) 

CARGO TRAFFIC (TONNE) 

 İstanbul (IST) 

                         425,852     

                                   64,518,073     

                  1,504,372     

 İstanbul Atatürk (IST) 

                           28,272     

                                                 -       

                       58,543     

 İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) 

                         200,233     

                                   30,737,854     

                       44,954     

 İzmir Adnan Menderes (ADB) 

                           69,463     

                                     9,834,578     

                       26,840     

 Ankara Esenboğa (ESB) 

                           71,355     

                                     8,679,594     

                       13,776     

 Antalya (AYT) 

                         198,069     

                                   31,108,181     

                       11,578     

 Adana (ADA) 

                           44,247     

                                     3,874,593     

                         8,099     

 Tekirdağ Çorlu Atatürk (TEQ) 

                           24,897     

                                          44,205     

                         1,692     

 Gaziantep (GZT) 

                           18,769     

                                     2,325,808     

                         1,611     

 Trabzon (TZX) 

                           23,495     

                                     3,185,229     

                            927     

TOTAL OF TÜRKIYE 

1,488,626.00 

181,789,339.00 

1,678,249.28 

 

For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links:  4.1 Government Contact List and 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List

Procedures for Foreign-Registered Aircraft 

In respect of the establishment of any real rights on any movables or immovables, the record required to be entered to the log of the relevant movables or immovables is called "registration", and the act of performing such recording process is called "to register", and the log where such records are retained is called as "registry". The real rights may be defined as the rights that grant their holders a direct control on the movables or immovables and that can be asserted to anyone. 

Any aircraft is required to be registered to the registry of the civil aviation authority of the relevant country in order to enable the same achieves a national status in the respective country. Also, any natural or legal persons are required to be registered in the registry so that such persons have real right, and that any third persons make a disposition of such right. This paragraph also outlines that why a registration is required to be created. 

The above-mentioned term "movables or immovables" refers to the civil aircraft in respect of the Registry Office. In other words, the procedures are being performed only in respect of the registration of any and all civil aircraft at the Registry Office. However; the procedures for registration of any civil aircraft embraces a wide range of registration types regarding aircraft. Such registrations range from identity details to technical details or flight details regarding the aircraft. However, the registration type, falling under the scope of the Registry Office, is the registration, which may be called as the identity details of the aircraft. 

 

Registry Office 

Address 

Gazi Mustafa Kemal Bulvari No:128/A 06570 Maltepe / ANKARA 

Yetkili  

Fadime GEZER 

Tel 

(312) 203 60 71 

Fax 

(312) 212 46 84 

https://web.shgm.gov.tr/en/aircraft/2205-registration-procedures   

The registry office under the SHGM is responsible for the process of registration of a foreign aircraft in Türkiye.  

The following steps are to be followed: 

Step 1: 

Make a reservation for a Turkish registration mark. You can do this by submitting an application to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA/ SHGM) of Türkiye. The application form can be found on the SHGM website. 

The reservation of registration mark is required to be performed in order for the registration mark to be granted to the aircraft. The Reservation of the Registration Mark is performed in order to identify the registration nationality and registration mark of the aircraft before it is registered to the Turkish Civil Aircraft Registry.  

The process of pre-determination of the registration mark to be used by any aircraft, which is planned to be brought to our country, and reporting of the same to our Directorate General by the owner of the aircraft, and of reservation of the respective registration mark for the applicant, is called as registration reservation. 
 
The operators, who hold an air operator's certificate, must satisfy the requirements prescribed by the circular letter on "addition of aircraft to the fleet", and must obtain the letter of permit, which has been issued by the Operations Branch, prior to the performance of the process of registration reservation, in order to add any new aircraft to their fleets. All aircraft are required to bear the flag of the country, where it is registered, and the registration mark thereof in accordance with ICAO Annex-7. Each aircraft has its own registration mark, and a registration mark may not be used by more than one aircraft concurrently. A registration mark is used for once only; accordingly, any registration mark is not used for any other aircraft.  

Therefore, the registration mark to be used by any aircraft, which will be brought to our country, is required to be reserved at the first stages of the planning process in order to determine that whether the relevant registration mark is appropriate, or not, and to keep such mark until the relevant aircraft arrives in the country. 

The registration mark must be selected based on the aircraft categories, among the triple combinations, starting with: 

  • the letter "U" for Ultralight/Microlight,  

  • the letter "B" for Balloon,  

  • the letter "H" for Helicopter,  

  • the letter "Z" for Agricultural purposes,  

  • the letter "P" for Glider,  

 
to be indicated following the national mark. Any letters other than the letters, allocated for the aircraft specified, must be used for general aircraft categories. The registration mark for the unmanned aerial vehicles starts with the letter "I", and continue with the sequential figures. 
 
Details and Documents Required For Reservation 

  • The petition signed by the the owner of the aircraft or by the person, to whom the notarized power of attorney is granted  

  • Reservation Application Form  

  • Trade Registry Gazette showing the trade name, capital and shareholding structure of the legal persons 

  • List of Authorized Signatories (Natural Persons; The Notarized Signature Declaration - Legal Persons; The Notarized List of Authorized Signatories) 

  • Trade Registry Gazette showing the trade name, capital and shareholding structure of the lessee of the aircraft provided by the Leasing Companies Situated in Türkiye 

  • The notarized copy of identity card of the natural persons  

  • The letter stating the approval of "addition of aircraft to the fleet" for the airline companies 

  • Service Fee published in the Service Tariff (see www.shgm.gov.tr

  • Letter of Undertaking (In the event that the owner of the aircraft is situated abroad, and that it will be procured through Leasing or Rental, no Letter of Undertaking is required.) 

NOTE- If the aircraft is currently registered in another country, you will need to obtain a deletion certificate from the relevant aviation authority in that country. 

Step 2: Obtain an application form from the Civil Aviation Authority of Türkiye (SHGM) 

The SHGM is the government agency responsible for the registration of foreign aircraft in Türkiye. The application form can be obtained from the SHGM website or from any of the SHGM offices located throughout the country. 

Complete the application form 

Issuance of Certificate of Registration for Aircraft to be Initially Registered to the Turkish Civil Aircraft Registry  

The act of registering any aircraft, which is planned to be imported either temporarily or conclusively from abroad, to the Turkish Civil Aircraft Registry.  

Consideration points in applying for registration in the registry 
 
Issuance of Certificate of Registration for Aircraft to be Initially Registered to the Turkish Civil Aircraft Registry  

The act of registering any aircraft, which is planned to be imported either temporarily or conclusively from abroad, to the Turkish Civil Aircraft Registry. 

Consideration points in applying for registration in the registry 
 

In the event that the acquisition is performed through purchasing method, then; 

  • The original copy of the agreement, 

  • The original copy of the bill of sale, 

  • A copy of the receipt of stamp duty arising from the agreement, 

  • The notarized translation of the agreement and bill of sale, in case the same have been drawn up in any language other than Turkish, 

  • The original copies of the lists of authorized signatories of the parties, executing the agreement, 

  • Delivery of the original copies of the Certificate of Authorization bearing the Apostille thereon, stating that parties executing the agreement are authorized, to our Directorate General, prior to sending the letter of "technical conformity regarding importation",  

In the event that the acquisition is performed through rental method, then; 

  • The original copy of the rental agreement, 

  • The notarized translation of the agreement into Turkish, in case the same has been drawn up in any language other than Turkish, 

  • The original copies of the lists of authorized signatories of the parties executing the agreement, and the Certificates of Authorization bearing the Apostille thereon, 

In the event that the acquisition is performed through leasing method, then; 

  • The lease agreement approved by FIDER, as well as the following documents are required to be sent completely to our Directorate General with a cover letter. 

  • The petition signed by the owner of the aircraft or by the person, to whom notarized power of attorney is granted 

  • Registration Application Form 

  • The original copy of the letter of conclusive aircraft importation sent by the Customs Offices by addressing our Directorate General 

  • Bill of Entry of the relevant aircraft 

  • Certificate of de-registration 

  • Certificate of export 

  • The copy of the letter of conformity for importation of the aircraft 

  • The relevant page of the flight manual, on which maximum take-off weight is specified   

  • "Sales Agreement" and “Bill of Sale” 

  • The original copy of the lease agreement executed by and between the Leasing Companies Situated in Türkiye and the lessee thereof 

  • The front-view and side-view photographs of the aircraft, in a manner that registration mark and flag are visible on the aircraft.  (see ANNEX-7) 

  • The copy of the Certificate of Airworthiness 

Key agencies and roles and responsibilities 

The key agencies involved in the registration of foreign aircraft in Türkiye are the SHGM and the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. The SHGM is responsible for the administration of the registration process, while the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure is responsible for the issuance of the registration certificate. 

Process timeline 

The process for the registration of a foreign aircraft in Türkiye typically takes 3-6 months. The timeline may be longer if the SHGM requests additional information or documentation. 

Conclusion 

The registration of foreign aircraft in Türkiye is a complex process, similar to most countries with a developed civil aviation sector, which requires careful planning and documentation. The owner or operator of a foreign aircraft should contact the SHGM for more information on the registration process. 

https://web.shgm.gov.tr/en/formlar/3910-index  

 

Türkiye - 2.2.1 Istanbul International Airport

 Airport Overview 

Istanbul International Airport, located in Türkiye's largest city, Istanbul, is a prominent aviation hub connecting Europe, Asia, and beyond. Opened in 2018, the airport fully replaced Atatürk Airport on 2020 and has since become one of the busiest airports in the world.  

The operations at Istanbul International Airport are vast and cover various aspects of air travel. It handles a significant volume of domestic and international flights, serving as a major transfer point for passengers traveling between continents. The airport features multiple terminal buildings, extensive runway capacity, and efficient ground handling services to accommodate the high passenger traffic and aircraft movements. 

iGA (Istanbul Grand Airport) is an airport infrastructure contractor company, established in October 7, 2013 to construct the Istanbul Airport and operate it for 25 years. iGA Istanbul Airport is 35 km to the city center. The construction plan of the airport was divided into four phases. Within the scope of the first phase, currently there are three runways and a terminal building with a 90-million passenger capacity. When all phases are completed, iGA Istanbul Airport will offer flights to more than 300 destinations with an annual passenger capacity of 200 million. 

 

Airport Location and Contact 

Country 

Türkiye 

Province or District 

Çatalca- Göktürk-Arnavutköy area 

Nearest Town or City  
with Distance from Airport 

Istanbul  

54 KM 

Airport’s Complete Name 

Istanbul International Airport  

Latitude 

41.2768° N 

Longitude 

28.7301° E 

Elevation (ft and m) 

99 m / 325 ft 

IATA Code 

IST 

ICAO Code 

LTFM 

Managing Company or Airport Authority 

IGA (Istanbul Grand Airport) 

Management Contact Person 

Mehmet Cengiz, iGA Executive Board Chairman 

Open From (hours) 

24 hours 

Open To (hours) 

24 hours 

Airport Picture 

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List  

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/  

Istanbul International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world, relies on a range of key companies to ensure smooth operations and excellent services. These companies play vital roles in various areas of airport management and services. 

IGA Airport Operation Inc. is the main company responsible for the operation, construction, and maintenance of Istanbul International Airport. They oversee the overall management and day-to-day operations of the airport.  

Ground handling services are provided by multiple companies, including Havaş and Çelebi Aviation. Havaş offers a wide range of ground handling services, such as passenger services, cargo handling, and aircraft ramp services. Çelebi Aviation also provides comprehensive ground handling solutions, including passenger, baggage, and cargo handling. In addition, various airlines operate from Istanbul International Airport, including Turkish Airlines, which serves as the national carrier.  

Various airlines operate from IST, below find the exhaustive list: 

https://istanbul-international-airport.com/flights/airlines/  

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator 

Performance for 2022 

 

Per Year 

Per Month 

Per Day 

Total Aircraft Movements 

425,852 

35,487.67  

1,183 

Total Passengers 

64.5 million 

5.4 million 

179,216.87 

Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) 

4,500,000 MT 

 

 

Current Activity of the Airport (MT) 

1,504,372     

125,364.30 

4,178.81  

Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) 

no 

 

 

Runways 

IST Airport currently has 5 runways, all of which are capable of handling the largest aircraft in the world. Once fully completed by 2027, the airport will have nine runways.  

Runway #1 

Runway Dimensions 

3,750 (m) X 45  (m) 

Orientation 

16L/ 34R 

Surface 

Asphalt  

 

Runway #2 

Runway Dimensions 

4,100 (m) X 45 (m) 

Orientation 

17R/ 35L 

Surface 

Asphalt 

 

Runway #3 

Runway Dimensions 

3,060  (m) X 45 (m) 

Orientation 

18/ 36 

Surface 

Asphalt 

 

Runway #4 

Runway Dimensions 

3,750 (m) X 60 (m) 

Orientation 

16R/ 34L 

Surface 

Asphalt 

 

Runway #5 

Runway Dimensions 

4,100 (m) X 60 (m) 

Orientation 

17L/ 35R 

Surface 

Asphalt 

Airport Infrastructure Details 

Istanbul International Airport boasts a modern and well-maintained airfield, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and infrastructure. The airport features multiple runways capable of accommodating various types of aircraft, including the world's largest passenger and cargo planes. The runways are regularly maintained to meet international safety standards, ensuring smooth take-offs and landings for carriers and passengers. 

 

Customs 

Yes  

JET A-1 fuel 

Yes  

Immigration 

Yes 

AVGAS 100 

Yes 

Terminal Building 

Yes 

Single Point Refueling 

Yes 

Passenger Terminal 

Yes 

Air Starter Units 

Yes 

Cargo terminal 

Yes 

Ground Power (mobile) 

Yes 

Pax Transport to Airfield 

Yes 

Ground Handling Services 

Yes 

Control Tower 

Yes 

Latrine Servicing 

Yes 

Weather Facilities 

Yes 

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) 

Yes 

Catering Services 

Yes 

De-icing Equipment 

Yes 

Base Operating Room 

Yes 

Parking Ramp Lighting 

Yes 

Airport Radar 

Yes 

Approach & Runway Lights 

Yes 

NDB 

Yes 

VOR 

Yes 

ILS 

Yes 

CAT III operation all runways  

Yes 

A-SMGCS Level 4  

Yes 

 

 

Airport Operating Details 

Operating Details 

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo 

No limit  

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet 

No limit 

Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) 

350 parking positions 

Storage Area (m3 and MT) 

4.5 Million MT 

Handling Equipment 

Elevators / Hi Loaders  

Yes  

Max Capacity (MT) 

30 MT 

Max Height 

(m) 

 

Loading Ramps 

Yes  

Other Comments 

 

Customs Guidance 

For more information on customs in Türkiye, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information  

Customs work form 9am to 8 pm mon-sat. 

At Istanbul International Airport (IST), both cargo and passenger activities are subjected to customs procedures. The time taken for customs clearance can vary based on factors such as the volume of cargo and passenger traffic, as well as the complexity of the goods being transported. Transit at IST airport can take up to 3 working days as cargo is thoroughly inspected and any discrepancy on documentations needs amendment. 

It is recommended to work closely with customs brokers or shipping agents to ensure accurate documentation and timely processing. Customs offices are located within the airport premises, typically in dedicated areas near the cargo terminals or in the arrivals and departures halls for passengers. The operating hours of customs offices are designed to align with flight schedules, ensuring coverage for both cargo and passenger activities. For specific information on customs procedures, operating hours, and any additional requirements, it is best to consult the official website of the Turkish Customs and Trade Ministry (https://www.trade.gov.tr/) or contact the Istanbul International Airport customs authorities directly. 

Storage Facilities 

Istanbul International Airport offers modern and efficient storage facilities to handle various types of cargo and goods. The airport provides both bonded and non-bonded storage options to cater to different logistics requirements. Bonded storage facilities are available for goods in transit or those under customs control, allowing for temporary storage until customs procedures are completed. Non-bonded storage facilities are suitable for general cargo storage needs. Current capacity is 4,5 million tonnes. It will reach 5.5 million tonnes capacity by 2028. 

When utilizing the storage facilities, proper documentation and compliance with customs regulations are crucial. Cargo owners or their authorized representatives should provide accurate and complete documentation related to the stored goods, including invoices, packing lists, and customs declarations. Payment for storage services is typically handled based on the duration of storage and the volume of the goods stored. The exact payment procedures may vary depending on the specific storage provider or agreement between the parties involved. 

Regarding taxes, customs duties, and other levies, they may be applicable depending on the nature of the goods, their origin, and the purpose of storage. It is important to be aware of potential tax obligations and consult with customs authorities or tax experts for guidance.  

It is worth noting that specific details regarding capacity, documentation requirements, payment processes, taxes, and security measures at Istanbul International Airport's storage facilities may change over time. Therefore, for the most accurate and up-to-date information, it is advisable to consult the official airport website or the relevant storage providers at the airport such as Havaş and Çelebi Aviation. 

Overall cargo terminal information: 

  • 1.4 million m2 Total area  

  • 176,784 m2 Total bonded temporary warehouse 

  • 9,000 m2 total cold chain warehouse 

  • 5,000 m2 Total valuable properly and livelihood areas 

  • 29 aircraft parking 

Airfield Costs 

For airfield costs refer to 

https://www.dhmi.gov.tr/Sayfalar/UcretTarifeleri.aspx  

https://www.dhmi.gov.tr/Lists/UcretTarifeleri/Attachments/64/2023_Airport_Charges.pdf 

On the above you can find the charges for Turkish and foreign registered aircraft using Turkish International Airports operated by DHMI for landing, parking, approach and lighting services on their international flights. 

Navigation Charges

Charges 

Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) 

 

0 - 7,000 

7,001 - 136,000 

136,001 and over 

Navigation (per journey) USD - $ 

 

 

 

Landing USD - $ 

Between 8.94 and 9.92 euros /tonnes 

Between 8.94 and 9.92 euros / tonnes 

Between 8.94 and 9.92 euros / tonnes 

Night Landing USD - $ 

 

 

 

Night Take-Off USD - $ 

 

 

 

Parking 

3.06 (euro/tonnes – 24 hours)  

3.06 (euro/tonnes – 24 hours) 

3.06 (euro/tonnes – 24 hours) 

Handling Charges 

 

 

 

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES 

Fuel is transported by sea and iGA Refueling Port was made operational along the coast of the Black Sea. A saving of 41% was achieved regarding costs through transportation by sea. A breakwater with a length of 650 meters was constructed of rock and concrete in the Refueling Port so as to protect vessels approaching the port from the wild waves of Black Sea as it takes 24 hours for those vessels to discharge the fuel. 10 tanks with a total capacity of 300,000 cubic meters are available at IST airport. 

Through its 519 fuelling pits when an aircraft needs to be re-fuelled, a ground crew member will connect a hose from a hydrant to the aircraft's fuel tank. The fuel is then pumped into the aircraft under pressure. The fuel cost are updated every 30 days. 

 

 

Price per Litre USD - $ 

Jet A-1 

$0.547 

Avgas 

N/A 

CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES 

10 Bonded Warehouses: Turkish Cargo, DHL Express, UPS, Celebi, Havas, S Sistem, MNG Airlines, PTTC, Trendyol & Fedex (Under Construction). 

4 Unbonded Warehouses: Barsan Global Logistics, DHL Global, Unsped Customs Brokerage, Fevzi Gandur Logistics. 

97 Cargo Agencies and Custom Brokerage 

2 Cargo Transportation Cooperative 

Terminal charges: https://www.turkishcargo.com/en/online-services/terminal-charges  

Export :  https://havas.net/files/fileupload/content/havas-istanbul-export-price-list.pdf  

Import: https://havas.net/files/fileupload/content/havas-istanbul-import-price-list.pdf 

Import Charges

Type of Charge 

Rate USD - $ per kg 

Handling Charge 

88 $ / per service 

Break Bulk Fee 

 

Diplomatic Mail 

Free of charge 

Strong Room – per consignment 

1 Day - 131 $ + 0.162 $ * KG * number of days 

2 Day - 131 $ + 0.174 $* KG * number of days 

3 Day - 131 $ + 0.186 $ * KG * number of days 

4 Day - 131 $ + 0.199 $ * KG * number of days 

5-14 Days - 131 $ + 0.212 $ * KG * number of days 

15-30 Days - 131 $ + 0.224 $ * KG * number of days31 and More Days - 

131 $ + 0.249 $* KG * number of days 

Cold Storage Fee 

1 Day - 131 $ + 0.162 $ * KG * number of days 

2 Day - 131 $ + 0.174 $* KG * number of days 

3 Day - 131 $ + 0.186 $ * KG * number of days 

4 Day - 131 $ + 0.199 $ * KG * number of days 

5-14 Days - 131 $ + 0.212 $ * KG * number of days 

15-30 Days - 131 $ + 0.224 $ * KG * number of days31 and More Days - 

131 $ + 0.249 $* KG * number of days 

Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours 

Weekdays (Monday - Friday) Between 17:01 - 19:00 (US$ 125) 

Between 19:01 - 21:00 (US$ 156) 

Between 21:01 - 24:00 (US$ 217) 

Between 00:01 - 07:59 (US$ 309) 

 

Weekend (Saturday - Sunday)   

Between 08:00 - 17:00 (US$ 175) 

Between 17:01 - 19:00 (US$ 270) 

Between 19:01 - 21:00 (US$ 309) 

Between 21:01 - 24:00 (US$ 372) 

Between 00:01 - 07:59 (US$ 433) 

 

Religious Festivals and Bank Holidays  

Between 08:00 - 17:00 (US$ 248) 

Between 17:01 - 19:00 (US$ 309) 

Between 19:01 - 21:00 (US$ 372) 

Between 21:01 - 24:00 (US$ 433) 

Between 00:01 - 07:59 (US$ 496) 

 

 

Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt 

 

Storage per Day 

83 $ + 0.078 $ * KG * 1 DAY 

83 $ + 0.097 $ * KG * 2 DAY 

83 $ + 0.107 $ * KG * 3 DAY 

83 $ + 0.121 $ * KG * 4 DAY 

5-14 Days - 83 $ + 0.144 $ * KG * number of days  

15-30 Days - 83 $ + 0.151 $ * KG * number of days  

31 and More Days - 83 $ + 0.164 $ * KG * number of days 

Export 

Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo 

1680 TL / US$ 62.09 

International Air Waybill 

 

Local Air Waybill 

 

Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation 

 

Air Way Bill Documentation 

 

Diplomatic Mail 

Whilst no fee will be applied to the cargoes with diplomatic content, cargoes coming for the consulates with no diplomatic content will be subject to normal cargo tariff. 

Storage Charges per Day 

US$ 0.17 * KG * number of days (Minimum 2205 TL / US$ 81.49) 

Cargo Acceptance fees  

Normal Cargo  

Working Hours (08:00 - 17:00) – 1155 TL / US$ 40.84 

Working Hours (17:01 - 19:00) / Weekend (Saturday - Sunday) (08:00 - 17:00) - 1470 TL / US$ 54.33  

19:01 - 24:00 / 00:01 - 07:59 - 1785 TL / US$ 65.97 

Religious Festivals and Bank Holidays / After 19:01 at the Weekend - 855 TL /US$ 31.60 

 

Live Animal  

Working Hours (08:00 - 17:00) – 1540 TL / US$ 56.91 

Working Hours (17:01 - 19:00) / Weekend (Saturday - Sunday) – (08:00 - 17:00) – 1890 TL/ US$ 69.85 

19:01 - 24:00 / 00:01 - 07:59 – 3205 TL/ US$ 118.44 

Religious Festivals and Bank Holidays / After 19:01 at the Weekend – 3205 TL / US$ 118.44 

 

Frigorific Cargoes (Food Products) 

Working Hours (08:00 - 17:00) – US$ 51.74 + (US$ 0.082 * Kg) 

Working Hours (17:01 - 19:00) / Weekend (Saturday - Sunday) (08:00 - 17:00) – US$ 69.85 + (US$ 0.082 * Kg) 

19:01 - 24:00 / 00:01 - 07:59 - 2723 TL + (US$ 0.082 * Kg) 

Religious Festivals and Bank Holidays / After 19:01 at the Weekend - 2723 TL + (US$ 0.082 * Kg) 

Dangerous and Valuable Cargoes  

Working Hours (08:00 - 17:00) - US$ 56.91 + (US$ 0.089 * Kg * number of days) 

Working Hours (17:01 - 19:00) / Weekend (Saturday - Sunday) (08:00 - 17:00) - US$ 69.85 + (US$ 0.089 * Kg * number of days) 

19:01 - 24:00 / 00:01 - 07:59 – US$ 118.44 + (US$ 0.089 * Kg * number of days) 

Religious Festivals and Bank Holidays / After 19:01 at the Weekend - US$ 118.44 + (US$ 0.089 * Kg * number of days) 

 

Frigorific Cargoes (Pharmaceuticals, Medical Materials, Chemical Substances ) 

Working Hours (08:00 - 17:00) – US$ 56.91+ (US$ 0.14 * Kg * number of days) 

Working Hours (17:01 - 19:00) / Weekend (Saturday - Sunday) (08:00 - 17:00) – US$ 69.85+ (US$ 0.14 * Kg * number of days) 

19:01 - 24:00 / 00:01 - 07:59 – US$ 118.44 + (US$ 0.14 * Kg * number of days) 

Religious Festivals and Bank Holidays / After 19:01 at the Weekend - US$ 118.44 + (US$ 0.14 * Kg * number of days) 

 

AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES 

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The duration for passenger boarding bridge service begins with aircraft parking and ends with push-back from the bridge. The maximum duration for passenger boarding bridge service is 2 hours. When this duration is exceeded, the charge will be increased by 25% per each half an hour. 

The charge for passenger boarding bridge is calculated on half-hour charge basis per half an hour as specified in the chart. If the duration is less than half an hour, half an hour is charged. If the duration exceeds an hour, no charge is applied to first 15 minutes after an hour. 

The charges are not implemented for: 

Aircraft carrying aid material and personnel for Search and Rescue, natural disasters, and humanitarian aid. 

Aircraft carrying Heads of States on their official visits. 

Aircraft belonging to national public state entities and organizations (except the aircraft belonging to universities and aircraft used within the scope of service procurement contracts of public state entities and organizations). 

Foreign military aircraft on condition of reciprocity. 

Aircraft declared as exempt from the charges by Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. 

Passenger Boarding Bridge fare to any aircraft that could not take off due to meteorological conditions or in case the RWYs are closed to air traffic for a duration exceeding 2 hours. 

For the exceeding period if the aircraft exceeds the waiting duration of 2 hours as connected to the passenger boarding bridge having accomplished all procedures and asked for take-off permission to start the engines but granted no permission by the ATC Tower in return. 

Security 

The security of the airport is ensured by Police and DHMI Security for the purposes of National Civil Aviation Security Programme. All implementations about security are implemented as part of the Private Security Law 5188. 

 

Türkiye - 2.2.2 Izmir International Airport

 

Airport Overview 

İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (IATA: ADB, ICAO: LTBJ) which is the fourth busiest airport in the country, serving İzmir and most of the surrounding provinces in Türkiye. It is named after former Turkish prime minister Adnan Menderes. The airport has two runways and two terminals. Türkiye’s fifth largest airport in terms of passenger numbers.  

Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport is situated south of the city. The airport is located in the Gaziemir district, part of the Izmir Province, and can be reached via the Otoyol 30 (O-30) and Otoyol 31 (O-31) motorways. 

The airport has two interconnected terminals, the international terminal (opened in 2006) is located just north of the domestic terminal (opened in 2014). 

Airport website: https://adnanmenderesairport.com/en-EN/about-tav-airports/page/terminal-information  

Airport Location and Contact 

Country 

Türkiye 

Province or District 

Gaziemir district 

Nearest Town or City  
with Distance from Airport 

TOWN NAME İzmir 

DISTANCE (18 km) 

Airport’s Complete Name 

İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport 

İzmir Adnan Menderes Havalimanı 

Latitude 

38°17′26″N  

Longitude 

027°09′19″E 

Elevation (ft and m) 

412 ft / 126 m 

IATA Code 

ADB 

ICAO Code 

LTBJ 

Managing Company or Airport Authority 

TAV Airports 

Management Contact Person 

 

Open From (hours) 

24 Hours 

Open To (hours) 

24 Hours 

Airport Picture 

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

Ground Handling Services 

The below aircraft services are provided by HAVAŞ, TGS, and ÇELEBİ at the Izmir airport terminal. 

  • Representation 

  • Passenger Traffic 

  • Load Control, Communication 

  • Ramp, Cargo, Post, Aircraft Cleaning, Unit Loading Equipment Controls 

  • Supervision and Management Services 

  • Flight Operation 

  • Transport 

List of ground handling companies can be found from this link: https://adnanmenderesairport.com/en-en/business-airlines/page/ground-handling-services  

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/  

 

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator 

The updated performance statistics for Turkish airports can be found from this link https://www.dhmi.gov.tr/Sayfalar/EN/Statistics.aspx  

 

Performance for 2022 

 

Per Year 

Total Aircraft Movements 

Domestic: 36,583 

International: 25,731 

Total: 62,314 

Total Passengers 

Domestic: 6,074,056 

International: 3,760,522 

Total: 9,834,578 

Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) 

 

Current Activity of the Airport (MT) 

Domestic: 23,280 MT 

International: 3,560 MT 

Total: 26,840 MT 

Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) 

N/A 

 

Runways 

Runway # 34R/16L 

Runway Dimensions 

Length (3,240m) X Width (45 m) 

Orientation 

34R/16L 

Surface 

Asphalt 

 

Runway # 34L/16R 

Runway Dimensions 

Length (3,240m) X Width (45 m) 

Orientation 

34L/16R 

Surface 

Concrete  

 

Airport Infrastructure Details 

Customs 

Yes  

JET A-1 fuel 

Yes 

Immigration 

Yes 

AVGAS 100 

No 

Terminal Building 

Yes 

Single Point Refueling 

Yes 

Passenger Terminal 

Yes 

Air Starter Units 

Yes 

Cargo terminal 

Yes 

Ground Power (mobile) 

Yes 

Pax Transport to Airfield 

Yes 

Ground Handling Services 

Yes 

Control Tower 

Yes 

Latrine Servicing 

Yes 

Weather Facilities 

Yes 

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) 

Yes 

Catering Services 

Yes 

De-icing Equipment 

Yes 

Base Operating Room 

Yes 

Parking Ramp Lighting 

Yes 

Airport Radar 

Yes 

Approach & Runway Lights 

Yes 

NDB 

Yes 

VOR 

Yes 

ILS 

Yes 

 

 

 

Airport Operating Details 

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo 

No Restrictions 

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet 

No Restrictions 

Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) 

N/A 

Storage Area (m3 and MT) 

1200 m² indoor and 600 m² outdoor space 

Handling Equipment 

Elevators / Hi Loaders  

Yes  

Max Capacity (MT) 

N/A 

Max Height 

(m) 

N/A 

Loading Ramps 

Yes  

Customs Guidance 

For more information on customs in Türkiye, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.   

Storage Facilities 

There are depots for radioactive materials, valuable items and cold storage, and also offices of private cargo agents within the cargo terminal. Turkish Airlines Cargo, PTT, Customs Directorships building, and the offices of the cargo agents and customs brokers are located inside the complex. Import and export warehouses are located within the cargo complex as well. 

Havaş warehouse in Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport has 1200 m² indoor and 600 m² outdoor space. Havaş warehouse consists of two sections Export and Import. 

For the temperature sensitive controlled cargo 

  • There is a climate-controlled storage of 10 m2 /22 m3 for temperatures between +2/+8 C 

  • There is a climate-controlled storage of 5 m2 /10 m3 for temperatures between -2/+18 C 

  • There is a climate-controlled storage of 60 m2 /212 m3 temperatures between +5/+25 C 

For cargo containing dangerous goods, there is a valuable DGR room of 5 m2/10 m3 

Izmir Price list: https://havas.net/files/fileupload/content/havas-ankara-izmir-antalya-export-price-list.pdf  

Contact 

Atatürk Airport Cargo Terminal next to the Customs House, 34194 Yeşilköy / Istanbul, Türkiye 

Phone : 0212 465 57 00 (pbx) 

Fax : 0212 465 45 95  

E-Mail : antrepoithalat@havas.net 

https://havas.net/  

Airfield Costs 

NAVIGATION CHARGES 

All airport charges as issued by the TÜRKİYE GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF STATE AIRPORTS AUTHORITY (DHMI) for the year 2023 can be found at this link: https://www.dhmi.gov.tr/Sayfalar/UcretTarifeleri.aspx  

 

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES 

 

Price per Litre USD - $ (July 2023) 

Jet A-1 

$0.547  

Avgas 

N/A 

Security 

The security in Izmir airport is managed by the National Police and DHMI Security. The security level is normal. all accesses for passengers, freight, services, and maintenance units are controlled, CCTV covers all sides of the airport, and all official personnel are required to wear identification badges. Passenger monitoring and luggage X-rays are in place at all access points before accessing the flight’s check-in terminal.   

 

Türkiye - 2.2.3 Antalya International Airport

 

Airport Overview 

Antalya Airport (IATA: AYT, ICAO: LTAI) (Turkish: Antalya Havalimanı) is a major international airport located 13 km (8.1 mi) northeast of the city center of Antalya. It handled 31,210,119 passengers in 2022, making it the second-busiest airport in Türkiye after Istanbul Airport. The airport has two international terminals and one domestic terminal. Antalya airport is among the top 50 busiest airports in the world by passenger numbers in 2021.  

Webpage: https://www.antalya-airport.aero/homepage  

 

Airport Location and Contact 

Country 

Türkiye 

Province or District 

Antalya 

Nearest Town or City  
with Distance from Airport 

TOWN NAME Antalya 

DISTANCE (13 km) 

Airport’s Complete Name 

Antalya Airport (Turkish: Antalya Havalimanı) 

Latitude 

36°54′01″N  

Longitude 

30°47′34″E 

Elevation (ft and m) 

177 ft / 54 m 

IATA Code 

 AYT 

ICAO Code 

LTAI 

Managing Company or Airport Authority 

Fraport TAV Antalya Airport Terminal A.S. 

Management Contact Person 

Durdali Savkar 

Airport manager 

Open From (hours) 

24/7 

Open To (hours) 

24/7 

Airport Picture 

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

Ground/Cargo Handlers servicing Antalya Airport 

  • Havas Ground Handling Co. 

  • Çelebi Ground Handling 

  • MNG Airlines 

  • Turkish Ground Services (TGS) 

Fuel & Oil Suppliers servicing Antalya Airport 

  • Shell Aviation 

  • Istanbul Jet  

  • OMV Group 

  • Skytanking 

 

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator 

Performance for 2022 

 

Per Year 

Total Aircraft Movements 

Domestic: 34,670 

International: 150,216 

Total: 184,886 

Total Passengers 

Domestic: 5,841,536 

International: 25,266,645 

Total: 31,108,181 

Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) 

 

Current Activity of the Airport (MT) 

Domestic: 6,054 

International: 5,524 

Total: 11,578 

Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) 

N/A 

 

Runways 

Runway 18R/36L 

Runway Dimensions 

Length (2990 m) X Width (45m) 

Orientation 

18R/36L 

Surface 

concrete 

 

Runway 18C/36C 

Runway Dimensions 

Length (3400 m) X Width (45 m) 

Orientation 

18C/36C 

Surface 

concrete 

 

Runway 18L/36R 

Runway Dimensions 

Length (3400 m) X Width (45 m) 

Orientation 

18L/36R 

Surface 

concrete 

 

Airport Infrastructure Details 

Customs 

Yes 

JET A-1 fuel 

Yes 

Immigration 

Yes 

AVGAS 100 

No 

Terminal Building 

Yes 

Single Point Refueling 

Yes 

Passenger Terminal 

Yes 

Air Starter Units 

Yes 

Cargo terminal 

Yes 

Ground Power (mobile) 

Yes 

Pax Transport to Airfield 

Yes 

Ground Handling Services 

Yes 

Control Tower 

Yes 

Latrine Servicing 

Yes 

Weather Facilities 

Yes 

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) 

Yes 

Catering Services 

Yes 

De-icing Equipment 

Yes 

Base Operating Room 

Yes 

Parking Ramp Lighting 

Yes 

Airport Radar 

Yes 

Approach & Runway Lights 

Yes 

NDB 

Yes 

VOR 

Yes 

ILS 

Yes 

 

 

Airport Operating Details 

Operating Details 

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo 

No restrictions 

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet 

No restrictions 

Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) 

N/A 

Storage Area (m3 and MT) 

 

Handling Equipment 

Elevators / Hi Loaders  

Yes  

Max Capacity (MT) 

N/A 

Max Height 

(m) 

N/A 

Loading Ramps 

Yes  

Other Comments 

 

Customs Guidance 

For more information on customs in Türkiye, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.   

Storage Facilities 

Havaş warehouse 

Export Cargo: 

Temperature-controlled storage facilities:  

  • 64 m2 /150 m3 of temperature-controlled storage between +2 / +8 C 

  • 19 m2 /45 m3 of temperature-controlled storage between -18 / -5 C 

  • 30 m2 /70 m3 of temperature-controlled storage between +15 / +25 C 

For valuable cargoes. 

  • 11 m2 /22 m3 of valuable goods storage. 

For cargo containing dangerous goods; 

  • 11 m2 /22 m3 DGR room. 

HAVAŞ export operations warehouse service tariff: https://havas.net/files/fileupload/content/havas-ankara-izmir-antalya-export-price-list.pdf  

Import Cargo: 

Temperature-controlled storage facilities:  

  • 64 m2 /150 m3 of temperature-controlled storage between +2 / +8 C 

  • 19 m2 /45 m3 of temperature-controlled storage between -18 / -5 C 

  • 30 m2 /70 m3 of temperature-controlled storage between +15 / +25 C 

For valuable cargoes. 

  • 11 m2 /22 m3 of valuable goods storage. 

For cargo containing dangerous goods. 

  • 11 m2 /22 m3 DGR room. 

HAVAŞ import operations warehouse service tariff: https://havas.net/files/fileupload/content/havas-ankara-izmir-antalya-import-price-list.pdf  

Airfield Costs 

NAVIGATION CHARGES 

All airport charges as issued by the TÜRKİYE GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF STATE AIRPORTS AUTHORITY (DHMI) for the year 2023 can be found at this link: https://www.dhmi.gov.tr/Sayfalar/UcretTarifeleri.aspx  

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES 

 

Price per Litre USD - $ (July 2023) 

Jet A-1 

 

Avgas 

N/A 

 

Security 

The security in Antalya airport is managed by the National Police, Private security companies and DHMI Security. The security level is normal. all accesses for passengers, freight, services, and maintenance units are controlled, CCTV covers all sides of the airport, and all official personnel are required to wear identification badges. Passenger monitoring and luggage X-rays are in place at all access points before accessing the flight’s check-in terminal.   

 

 

Türkiye - 2.2.4 Hatay Airport

Airport Overview 

Hatay Airport is an international airport in Hatay Province, Türkiye, serving the cities of Antakya (25 km (16 mi) by road) and Iskenderun (45 km (28 mi).  

The airport's only runway suffered catastrophic damage during the earthquake in February 2023, which caused the airport to close for traffic except for humanitarian, Governmental, Rescue missions and VIP flights.  

Airport Location and Contact 

Country 

Türkiye 

Province or District 

Hatay Province 

Nearest Town or City  
with Distance from Airport 

TOWN NAME: Antakya 

DISTANCE (25 km) 

Airport’s Complete Name 

Hatay Airport 

Turkish: Hatay Havalimanı 

Latitude 

36°21′46″N  

Longitude 

36°16′56″E 

Elevation (ft and m) 

25 ft / 8 m 

IATA Code 

  HTY 

ICAO Code 

LTDA 

Managing Company or Airport Authority 

DHMİ (State Airports Authority) 

Management Contact Person 

Caner Gazi Concu  

Airport manager  

Open From (hours) 

24/7 

Open To (hours) 

24/7 

Airport Picture 

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

Ground/Cargo Handlers servicing Hatay Airport 

  • Çelebi Ground Handling 

Fuel & Oil Suppliers servicing 

  • Turkish OPET – Total stock capacity: 130,000 LTR 

  • POAS (Petrol Ofisi A.S) – Total stock capacity: 310,000 LTR 

 

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/  

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator 

Performance for 2022 

 

Per Year 

Total Aircraft Movements 

Domestic: 6,018 

International: 1,126 

Total: 7,144 

Total Passengers 

Domestic: 920,407 

International: 137,807 

Total: 1,058,214 

Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) 

Domestic: 77 

International: 1 

Total: 78 

Current Activity of the Airport (MT) 

Before the earthquake it was 15 flight per day, after the earthquake it has been decreased to 2:3 flights/day – Humanitarian only. 

Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) 

N/A 

 

Runways 

Runway 4/22 

Runway Dimensions 

Length (3,000m it has been affected by the earthquake and reduced to be 2082m) X Width (45m) 

Orientation 

4/22 

Surface 

Concrete 

 

Airport Infrastructure Details 

Customs 

Yes  

JET A-1 fuel 

Yes 

Immigration 

Yes 

AVGAS 100 

No 

Terminal Building 

Yes 

Single Point Refueling 

Yes 

Passenger Terminal 

Yes 

Air Starter Units 

Yes 

Cargo terminal 

Yes 

Ground Power (mobile) 

Yes 

Pax Transport to Airfield 

Yes 

Ground Handling Services 

Yes 

Control Tower 

Yes 

Latrine Servicing 

Yes 

Weather Facilities 

Yes 

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) 

Yes 

Catering Services 

Yes 

De-icing Equipment 

Yes 

Base Operating Room 

Yes 

Parking Ramp Lighting 

Yes 

Airport Radar 

Yes 

Approach & Runway Lights 

Yes 

NDB 

Yes 

VOR 

Yes 

ILS 

Yes 

 

 

 

Airport Operating Details 

Operating Details 

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo 

4C & lower (limited body) 

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet 

4C & lower (limited body) 

Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) 

420mX120m, accommodate 10 aircrafts 

Storage Area (m3 and MT) 

No storage area available 

Handling Equipment 

Elevators / Hi Loaders  

Yes  

Max Capacity (MT) 

7 MT  

Max Height 

(m) 

N/A 

Loading Ramps 

Yes  

Customs Guidance 

24H/day customs clearance available for passengers not for cargo.  

For more information on customs in Türkiye, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.   

Storage Facilities 

No storage capacity/facility is available in the airport, however, if there are any humanitarian needs the airport management can arrange.  

NAVIGATION CHARGES 

All airport charges as issued by the TÜRKİYE GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF STATE AIRPORTS AUTHORITY (DHMI) for the year 2023 can be found at this link: https://www.dhmi.gov.tr/Sayfalar/UcretTarifeleri.aspx  

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES 

 

Price per Litre USD - $ (July 2023) 

Jet A-1 

 

Avgas 

N/A 

Security 

The security at Hatay Airport is managed by the National Police and DHMI Security. The security level is normal. all accesses for passengers, freight, services, and maintenance units are controlled, CCTV covers all sides of the airport, and all official personnel are required to wear identification badges. Passenger monitoring and luggage X-rays are in place at all access points before accessing the flight’s check-in terminal. 

Türkiye - 2.2.5 Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport

Airport Overview 

Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport is a public airport in Gaziantep, the passenger terminal covers an area of 5.799 m2 and has a parking lot for 400 cars. Gaziantep Airport is located 20 km away from the city centre. 

Following the 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquake, Gaziantep became a major hub for humanitarian aid. 

Airport website: https://www.dhmi.gov.tr/Sayfalar/Havalimani/Gaziantep/GenelBilgiler.aspx  

Airport Location and Contact 

Country 

Türkiye 

Province or District 

Gaziantep 

Nearest Town or City  
with Distance from Airport 

TOWN NAME Gaziantep 

DISTANCE (20 km) 

Airport’s Complete Name 

Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport 

Turkish: Gaziantep Oğuzeli Uluslararası Havalimanı 

Latitude 

36°56′52″N  

Longitude 

37°28′44″E 

Elevation (ft and m) 

2316 ft/ 706 m 

IATA Code 

GZT 

ICAO Code 

LTAJ 

Managing Company or Airport Authority 

DHMİ (State Airports Administrations) 

Management Contact Person 

Kemal DASTAN 

Airport manager 

03425821111/ ext. 1010 

Open From (hours) 

24/7 

Open To (hours) 

24/7 

Airport Picture 

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

Ground/Cargo Handlers servicing Gaziantep Oğuzeli Airport 

  • Havas Ground Handling Co. 

  • NASCO  

Fuel & Oil Suppliers servicing 

  • Opet – Capacity: 600 Cubic meter 

  • Petrol Ofisi – Capacity: 600 Cubic meter  

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List  

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator 

Performance for 2022 

 

Per Year 

Total Aircraft Movements 

Domestic: 16412 

International: 2350 

Total: 18,762 

Total Passengers 

Domestic: 2,019,436 

International: 306,372 

Total: 2,325,808 

Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) 

Domestic: 1561 

International: 49 

Total: 1610 

Current Activity of the Airport (MT) 

25,121 MT (for 2023 – including the humanitarian cargo received as a response for the earthquake).  

Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) 

N/A 

Runways 

Runway 10L/28R 

Runway Dimensions 

Length (3,000 m) X Width (48 m) 

Orientation 

10L/28R 

Surface 

Concrete 

Airport Infrastructure Details 

Customs 

Yes 

JET A-1 fuel 

Yes 

Immigration 

Yes 

AVGAS 100 

No 

Terminal Building 

Yes 

Single Point Refueling 

Yes 

Passenger Terminal 

Yes 

Air Starter Units 

Yes 

Cargo terminal 

Yes 

Ground Power (mobile) 

Yes 

Pax Transport to Airfield 

Yes 

Ground Handling Services 

Yes 

Control Tower 

Yes 

Latrine Servicing 

Yes 

Weather Facilities 

Yes 

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) 

Yes 

Catering Services 

Yes 

De-icing Equipment 

Yes 

Base Operating Room 

Yes 

Parking Ramp Lighting 

Yes 

Airport Radar 

Yes 

Approach & Runway Lights 

Yes 

NDB 

Yes 

VOR 

Yes 

ILS 

Yes 

 

 

Airport Operating Details 

Operating Details 

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo 

No restrictions for A-B-C Types, the airport also received E&D under the responsibility of the operating airline(s)  

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet 

No restrictions for A-B-C Types, the airport also received E&D under the responsibility of the operating airline(s) 

Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) 

18 lots – only one lot for the big aircraft.  

Storage Area (m3 and MT) 

For cargo 1000 SQM divided into two facilities 600 SQM & 400 SQM. 

For cold storage: 1 MT capacity  

Handling Equipment 

Elevators / Hi Loaders  

Yes  

Max Capacity (MT) 

N/A 

Max Height 

(m) 

N/A 

Loading Ramps 

Yes  

Other Comments 

 

Customs Guidance 

Customs clearance for cargo and passengers are done inside the airport for import and export shipments, also for humanitarian  

For more information on customs in Türkiye, please see the following link:  1.3 Customs Information Storage Facilities 

There are two dry storage facilities with total capacity 1000 SQM, 600 SQM are dedicated for the domestics’ cargo and 400 SQM for the international cargo.  

There is a temperature-controlled storage facility with 1 mt capacity.  

Airfield Costs 

NAVIGATION CHARGES 

All airport charges as issued by the TÜRKİYE GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF STATE AIRPORTS AUTHORITY (DHMI) for the year 2023 can be found at this link: https://www.dhmi.gov.tr/Sayfalar/UcretTarifeleri.aspx 

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES 

 

Price per Litre USD - $ (July 2023) 

Jet A-1 

 

Avgas 

N/A 

Security 

The security at Gaziantep Airport is managed by the National police, private security company and DHMI Security. The security level is normal. all accesses for passengers, freight, services, and maintenance units are controlled, CCTV covers all sides of the airport, and all official personnel are required to wear identification badges. Passenger monitoring and luggage X-rays are in place at all access points before accessing the flight’s check-in terminal.   

 

Türkiye - 2.2.6 Trabzon International Airport

Airport Overview 

Trabzon Airport, which has a total installed area of ​​1,377,244 m², has two terminals with a total of 26,870 m² of 3.5 million passenger/year capacity, including an international terminal of 9,590 m² and a domestic terminal of 17,280 m².  

Airport Location and Contact 

Country 

Türkiye 

Province or District 

Trabzon 

Nearest Town or City  
with Distance from Airport 

Trabzon, 0 km 

Airport’s Complete Name 

Trabzon Airport 

Latitude 

40°59′45″N 

Longitude 

 39°47′07″E 

Elevation (ft and m) 

104 ft/ 32 m 

IATA Code 

 TZX 

ICAO Code 

LTCG 

Managing Company or Airport Authority 

General Directorate of State Airports Authority DHMI 

Management Contact Person 

Mahmut KULELİ General Manager  

 

Open From (hours) 

24hrs 

Open To (hours) 

24 hrs 

 

Airport Picture 

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

Ground handling services:  

  • Havash  

  • Celebi 

Fuel & oil suppliers: 

  • Opet – Capacity: 4500 Cubic meter  

  • Petrol Ofisi – Capacity: 2500 Cubic meter  

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/  

 

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator 

Performance for 2022 

 

Per Year 

Total Aircraft Movements 

Domestic 16,966 international 6,529 total 23,495 

Total Passengers 

Domestic 2,485,126 international 700,103 total 3,185,229 

Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) 

10,000 MT 

Current Activity of the Airport (MT) 

Domestic 863MT international 64MT total 927MT 

Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) 

N/A 

 

Runways 

Runway #1 

Runway Dimensions 

Length (2640m) X Width (45m) 

Orientation 

11/29 

Surface 

asphalt 

Helicopter Pad(s) 

There is no dedicated helicopter pad however, helicopter can park in the parking that fit for 17 airplanes. 

Helipad #1 

Present 

No 

Largest Helicopter that can Land 

 

Width and Length (m) 

 

Surface 

 

 

Airport Infrastructure Details 

Customs 

yes 

JET A-1 fuel 

yes 

Immigration 

Yes 

AVGAS 100 

no 

Terminal Building 

yes 

Single Point Refueling 

yes 

Passenger Terminal 

yes 

Air Starter Units 

yes 

Cargo terminal 

yes 

Ground Power (mobile) 

yes 

Pax Transport to Airfield 

yes 

Ground Handling Services 

yes 

Control Tower 

yes 

Latrine Servicing 

yes 

Weather Facilities 

yes 

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) 

yes 

Catering Services 

yes 

De-icing Equipment 

yes 

Base Operating Room 

yes 

Parking Ramp Lighting 

yes 

Airport Radar 

yes 

Approach & Runway Lights 

yes 

NDB 

yes 

VOR 

yes 

ILS 

yes 

 

 

 

Airport Operating Details 

Operating Details 

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo 

Up to 4D type 

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet 

4D type 

Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) 

Can fit 17 airplanes 

Storage Area (m3 and MT) 

4000 Sqm closed area and 7000sqm open area 

Handling Equipment 

Elevators / Hi Loaders  

Yes/3 

Max Capacity (MT) 

7.5 mt 

Max Height 

(m) 

 

Loading Ramps 

yes 

Other Comments 

1 forklift 4.5 mt capacity 

Customs Guidance 

For more information on customs in Türkiye, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.   

Storage Facilities 

The airport has 4000 sqm closed storage facility and 7000 sqm of open area 

Airfield Costs

NAVIGATION CHARGES

All airport charges as issued by the TÜRKİYE GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF STATE AIRPORTS AUTHORITY (DHMI) for the year 2023 can be found at this link: https://www.dhmi.gov.tr/Sayfalar/UcretTarifeleri.aspx  

 

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES 

 

Price per Litre USD - $ 

Jet A-1 

 

Avgas 

N/A 

Security 

The security at Trabzon Airport is managed by the National Police and DHMI Security. The security level is normal. all accesses for passengers, freight, services, and maintenance units are controlled, CCTV covers all sides of the airport, and all official personnel are required to wear identification badges. Passenger monitoring and luggage X-rays are in place at all access points before accessing the flight’s check-in terminal.   

Türkiye - 2.2.7 Ankara Esenboğa International Airport

Airport Overview 

Ankara Esenboğa Airport (IATA: ESB, ICAO: LTAC) (Turkish: Ankara Esenboğa Havalimanı) is the international airport of Ankara, the capital city of Türkiye. It has been operating since 1955. In 2017, the airport has served more than 15 million passengers in total, 13 million of which were domestic passengers. It ranked 4th in terms of total passenger traffic (after Atatürk Airport, Antalya Airport, and Sabiha Gökçen Airport), and 3rd in terms of domestic passenger traffic (after Atatürk Airport and Sabiha Gökçen Airport) among airports in Türkiye. 

The airport operates round the clock, providing a wide range of services to passengers and airlines. ESB Airport is a hub for AnadoluJet and Turkish Airlines. It features multiple terminals, each catering to specific domestic and international flights. The terminals are equipped with amenities like check-in counters, security checkpoints, duty-free shops, restaurants, and lounges to ensure a comfortable travel experience. 

 

Airport Location and Contact 

Country 

Türkiye 

Province or District 

Ankara Province 

Nearest Town or City  
with Distance from Airport 

Located at Esenboğa town 

Northeast of Ankara,  

DISTANCE (28 km)  

Airport’s Complete Name 

Ankara Esenboğa Airport (IATA: ESB, ICAO: LTAC) (Turkish: Ankara Esenboğa Havalimanı) 

Latitude 

39.92077 

Longitude 

32.85411 

Elevation (ft and m) 

3,125 ft / 953 m 

IATA Code 

ESB 

ICAO Code 

LTAC 

Managing Company or Airport Authority 

TAV Airports 

General Directorate of State Airports (DHMİ) 

Management Contact Person 

Email: info_esb@tav.aero 

Phone: +90 (0)312 590 4000 

Fax: +90 (0)312 590 4041 

Call Center. 0850 222 9828 

Open From (hours) 

24 hours 

Open To (hours) 

24 hours 

Airport Picture 

 

 

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

TAV Airports Holding takes charge of managing the overall operations and infrastructure of Ankara International Airport. As a leading airport operator, TAV brings extensive expertise in enhancing passenger experience, optimizing facilities, and implementing innovative solutions. 

Ground handling services are efficiently handled by companies like Havas and Celebi. Havas offers a range of ground handling services, including baggage handling, passenger assistance, ramp services, and cargo handling. Celebi, another prominent ground handling company, specializes in aircraft cleaning, catering, and cargo operations, ensuring the efficient flow of services on the ground. 

Furthermore, various airlines operate within the airport, providing domestic and international connectivity. Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier, plays a prominent role in offering a wide network of flights from Ankara to destinations worldwide. Other airlines operating at Ankara International Airport include Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress, and AnadoluJet, contributing to the diverse routes available for travelers. 

In addition to these key companies, there are various retail and dining establishments within the airport. Duty-free shops like Dufry and ATU Duty Free provide a wide selection of products for travelers to enjoy tax-free shopping. Additionally, numerous food and beverage outlets, such as cafes and restaurants, cater to the culinary needs of passengers. 

Together, these companies collaborate to ensure efficient airport operations, excellent passenger services, and a seamless travel experience for all visitors passing through Ankara International Airport. 

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/  

 

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator 

Performance for 2022 

 

Per Year 

Per Month 

Per Day 

Total Aircraft Movements 

71,355 

5,946 

198 

Total Passengers 

8.6 million 

  723,299.50  

  24,109.98  

Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) 

30 million 

2.5 million 

83,333.33 

Current Activity of the Airport (MT) 

13,776 

      1,147.96  

38.27 

Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) 

No 

 

 

In early 2023 TAV Airports won the contract to expand and operate Ankara Esenboğa Airport from 2025 to 2050. They will invest €300 million to enhance the airport, beginning with the construction of a new runway, traffic control tower, and cargo facilities by 2023. This initial phase will be completed in 36 months. The subsequent phase involves extending the terminal and is anticipated to be finished by 2040, based on traffic growth. TAV also intends to establish a 5 MW solar energy farm to align with its sustainability goals. The total investment amounts to approximately €300 million, with €210 million allocated for the first phase and €90 million for the second phase. 

 

Runways 

Runway #1 

Runway Dimensions 

3,750 (m) X 60 (m) 

Orientation 

(03R/21L) 

Surface 

Asphalt 

 

Runway #2 

Runway Dimensions 

3,750 (m) X 45 (m) 

Orientation 

(03L/21R) 

Surface 

Asphalt 

 

Helicopter Pad(s) 

There are 4 helipads available at the ESB airport. Apron 1 and 2 for government, 3 and 4 are private. 

Helipad #1 & 2 

Present 

Yes – for government use  

Largest Helicopter that can Land 

 

Width and Length (m) 

 

Surface 

Asphalt 

 

Helipad #3 & 4  

Present 

Yes – for private use 

Largest Helicopter That Can Land 

 

Width and Length (m) 

 

Surface 

Asphalt 

Airport Infrastructure Details 

The airfield at Ankara International Airport boasts modern infrastructure and is carefully maintained to ensure smooth operations. The equipment at the airfield is regularly inspected and well-maintained to meet industry standards. Carriers have reported minimal issues regarding the airfield's functionality, highlighting its efficient layout and well-maintained runways, taxiways, and aprons. 

As part of ongoing improvements, there are plans for future upgrades at the airport. These enhancements aim to further optimize operations and accommodate increasing traffic demands. Planned upgrades include the construction of a new runway (Ongoing, expected to be completed on 2025), an expansion of the terminal to enhance passenger capacity, and the addition of state-of-the-art traffic control systems. These improvements are expected to bolster the overall efficiency and convenience of Ankara International Airport. 

 

Customs 

Yes  

JET A-1 fuel 

Yes  

Immigration 

Yes 

AVGAS 100 

TBC 

Terminal Building 

Yes 

Single Point Refueling 

Yes 

Passenger Terminal 

Yes 

Air Starter Units 

Yes 

Cargo terminal 

Yes 

Ground Power (mobile) 

Yes 

Pax Transport to Airfield 

Yes 

Ground Handling Services 

Yes 

Control Tower 

Yes 

Latrine Servicing 

Yes 

Weather Facilities 

Yes 

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) 

Yes 

Catering Services 

Yes 

De-icing Equipment 

Yes 

Base Operating Room 

Yes 

Parking Ramp Lighting 

Yes 

Airport Radar 

Yes 

Approach & Runway Lights 

Yes 

NDB 

Yes 

VOR 

Yes 

ILS 

Yes 

 

 

Airport Operating Details 

Operating Details 

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo 

N/A 

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet 

N/A 

Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) 

 

Storage Area (m3 and MT) 

There are various storage facilities available from 8 different service providers at ESB facilities.  

 

E.g.: 

Havaş warehouse in Ankara Esenboğa Airport has a space of 707 m2 

 

Turkish Cargo 

2 to 8 degrees - 203 M3 

-20 degrees – 198 m3 

Handling Equipment 

Elevators / Hi Loaders  

Yes  

Max Capacity (MT) 

17 MT 

Max Height 

(m) 

 

Loading Ramps 

Yes  

Other Comments 

Many forklifts available with the 4 ground handlers. There are other companies available for warehousing at airport facilities.  

Customs Guidance 

Customs activities related to cargo operations at Ankara International Airport are executed with efficiency and adherence to regulations, ensuring a smooth flow of goods. The duration of customs clearance for cargo shipments at the airport typically depends on various factors such as the complexity of the cargo, documentation accuracy, and volume of incoming or outgoing shipments. 

To facilitate smooth interactions with customs officials, it is crucial for cargo operators to have all the required documentation in order, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and relevant permits or licenses. Working closely with customs brokers or freight forwarders experienced in cargo customs procedures can also be beneficial. 

The customs offices for cargo operations are conveniently located within the cargo area of the airport, providing easy access for cargo handlers and customs officials. The operating hours of the customs offices is from Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 12:00. However, it is recommended to verify the specific operating hours by visiting the website of Ankara International Airport or contacting the customs authority directly. 

ESB airport has a license that enables then to clear cargoes from various origins prior to shipment to European countries. 

For more information on customs in Türkiye, please see the following link:  1.3 Customs Information.   

 

Storage Facilities 

There are various storage facilities available from 8 different service providers at ESB facilities.  

General cargo, Temp control and  Bonded warehouses  are available.   

 

Airfield Costs 

NAVIGATION CHARGES 

 

Charges 

Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) 

 

0 - 7,000 

7,001 - 136,000 

136,001 and over 

Navigation (per journey) USD - $ 

 

 

 

Landing USD - $ 

Between 8.94 and 9.92 euros / tonne 

Between 8.94 and 9.92 euros / tonne 

Between 8.94 and 9.92 euros / tonne 

Night Landing USD - $ 

Same as above – additional lighting charges may apply. 

Same as above – additional lighting charges may apply. 

Same as above – additional lighting charges may apply. 

Night Take-Off USD - $ 

Same as above – additional lighting charges may apply. 

Same as above – additional lighting charges may apply. 

Same as above – additional lighting charges may apply. 

Parking 

3.06 (euro/tonne – 24 hours)  

3.06 (euro/tonne – 24 hours) 

3.06 (euro/tonne – 24 hours) 

Handling Charges 

 

 

 

COMMENTS  

Changes may vary if charged by government or TAV. Depends on where aircraft parks, etc. 

 

 

https://www.dhmi.gov.tr/Sayfalar/UcretTarifeleri.aspx 

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES 

There are 2 petrol companies available at ESB, the fuel charges are updated every 15 days and a mark up is added by the suppliers.  

 

Price per Litre USD - $ 

Jet A-1 

$0.547 

Avgas 

N/A 

CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES 

80% of cargo charters are handled by Turkish Cargo at ESB. There are 2 types of tariffs winter and summer tariff (higher during summer). Its revised based on number of passengers transiting at the airport. Turkish cargo does not provide rates to individual requestors, all requests should come through a broker. About 100 different brokers deal with Turkish Cargo at ESB.  

There are other ground handlers at the airport, ground/cargo Handling charges for the aircraft are changed based on the carrier’s agreements, aircraft type and requirements.  

 

Export: https://havas.net/files/fileupload/content/havas-ankara-izmir-antalya-export-price-list.pdf  

Import:  https://havas.net/files/fileupload/content/havas-ankara-izmir-antalya-import-price-list.pdf  

 

 

Import Charges 

 

Type of Charge 

Rate USD - $ per kg 

Comments 

 

Handling Charge 

38 $ / per service 

 

 

Break Bulk Fee 

 

 

 

Diplomatic Mail 

Free of charge 

 

 

Strong Room – per consignment 

1 Day - 150 $ + 0.092 $ * KG * number of days 

2, 3 & 4 Day - 150 $ + 0.172 $ * KG * number of days 

5-14 Days - 150 $ + 0.218 $ * KG * number of days 

15-30 Days - 150 $ + 0.287 $ * KG * 

number of days31 and More Days - 

150 $ + 0.287 $ * KG * number of days 

 

 

Cold Storage Fee 

1 Day - 150 $ + 0.092 $ * KG * number of days 

2, 3 & 4 Day - 150 $ + 0.172 $ * KG * number of days 

5-14 Days - 150 $ + 0.218 $ * KG * number of days 

15-30 Days - 150 $ + 0.287 $ * KG * 

number of days31 and More Days - 

150 $ + 0.287 $ * KG * number of days 

 

 

Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours 

Weekdays (Monday - Friday) Between 17:01 - 19:00 (US$ 83) 

Between 19:01 - 21:00 (US$ 109) 

Between 21:01 - 24:00 (US$ 164) 

Between 00:01 - 07:59 (US$ 164) 

 

Weekend (Saturday - Sunday)  (US$ 164) 

 

Religious Festivals and Bank Holidays - (US$ 219) 

 

 

 

Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt 

 

 

 

Storage per Day 

74 $ + 0.069 $ * KG * 1 DAY 

74 $ + 0.080 $ * KG * 2 DAY 

74 $ + 0.087 $ * KG * 3 DAY 

74 $ + 0.127 $ * KG * 4 DAY 

5-14 Days - 74 $ + 0.138 $ * KG * 

number of days 

15-30 Days - 74 $ + 0.161 $ * KG * 

number of days 

31 and More Days -  74 $ + 0.172 $ * KG *number of days 

 

 

Export 

 

Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo 

707 TL / US$ 26.13  

Original values in Turkish Lira. 

 

International Air Waybill 

 

 

 

Local Air Waybill 

 

 

 

Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation 

190 TL / US$7.02 

Original values in Turkish Lira. 

 

Air Way Bill Documentation 

 

 

 

Diplomatic Mail 

Whilst no fee will be applied to the cargoes with diplomatic content, cargoes coming for the consulates with no diplomatic content will be subject to normal cargo tariff 

 

 

Storage Charges per Day 

US$ 0.098 * KG * number of days 

(Minimum 812 TL / US$ 30 ) 

Grace period (Hours) – 72 hours. Original values in Turkish Lira. 

 

Cargo Acceptance fees  

Normal Cargo  

Working Hours (08:00 - 17:00) - 500 TL / US$ 18.48 

Working Hours (17:01 - 19:00) / Weekend (Saturday - Sunday) (08:00 - 17:00) - 755 TL / US$ 27.90 

19:01 - 24:00 / 00:01 - 07:59 - 855 TL / US$ 31.60 

Religious Festivals and Bank Holidays / After 19:01 at the Weekend - 855 TL / US$ 31.60 

 

Live Animal  

Working Hours (08:00 - 17:00) – 700 TL / US$ 25.87 

Working Hours (17:01 - 19:00) / Weekend (Saturday - Sunday) – (08:00 - 17:00) – 855 TL / US$ 31.60 

19:01 - 24:00 / 00:01 - 07:59 – 1030 TL / US$ 38.10 

Religious Festivals and Bank Holidays / After 19:01 at the Weekend – 1030 TL / US$ 38.10 

 

Dangerous and Valuable Cargoes  

Working Hours (08:00 - 17:00) - US$ 25.87 + (US$ 0.033 * Kg * number of days) 

Working Hours (17:01 - 19:00) / Weekend (Saturday - Sunday) (08:00 - 17:00) – US$ 31.60 + (US$ 0.033 * Kg * number of days) 

19:01 - 24:00 / 00:01 - 07:59 - US$ 38.06 + (US$ 0.033 * Kg * number of days) 

Religious Festivals and Bank Holidays / After 19:01 at the Weekend - US$ 38.06 + (US$ 0.033 * Kg * number of days) 

 

Frigorific Cargoes 

Working Hours (08:00 - 17:00) - US$ 25.87 + (US$ 0.026 * Kg * number of days) 

Working Hours (17:01 - 19:00) / Weekend (Saturday - Sunday) (08:00 - 17:00) - US$ 31.60 + (US$ 0.026 * Kg * number of days) 

19:01 - 24:00 / 00:01 - 07:59 - US$ 38.06 + (US$ 0.026 * Kg * number of days) 

Religious Festivals and Bank Holidays / After 19:01 at the Weekend - US$ 38.06 + (US$ 0.026 * Kg * number of days) 

Cargo Acceptance Fee shall be paid per declaration. 

Original values in Turkish Lira. 

 

AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES 

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The duration for passenger boarding bridge service begins with aircraft parking and ends with push-back from the bridge. The maximum duration for passenger boarding bridge service is 2 hours. When this duration is exceeded, the charge will be increased by 25% per each half an hour. 

The charge for passenger boarding bridge is calculated on half-hour charge basis per half an hour as specified in the chart. If the duration is less than half an hour, half an hour is charged. If the duration exceeds an hour, no charge is applied to first 15 minutes after an hour. 

The charges are not implemented for: 

Aircraft carrying aid material and personnel for Search and Rescue, natural disasters, and humanitarian aid. 

Aircraft carrying Heads of States on their official visits. 

Aircraft belonging to national public state entities and organizations (except the aircraft belonging to universities and aircraft used within the scope of service procurement contracts of public state entities and organizations). 

Foreign military aircraft on condition of reciprocity. 

Aircraft declared as exempt from the charges by Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. 

Passenger Boarding Bridge fare to any aircraft that could not take off due to meteorological conditions or in case the RWYs are closed to air traffic for a duration exceeding 2 hours. 

For the exceeding period if the aircraft exceeds the waiting duration of 2 hours as connected to the passenger boarding bridge having accomplished all procedures and asked for take-off permission to start the engines but granted no permission by the ATC Tower in return. 

 

Security 

The security of the airport is ensured by Police and DHMI Security for the purposes of National Civil Aviation Security Programme. All implementations about security are implemented as part of the Private Security Law 5188. 

Ankara Esenboğa International Airport is equipped with sophisticated security systems including 52 X-ray systems and 52 metal gate detectors. There are 4,938 fire detectors and 435 fire call-points. The firefighting category at the airport is of CAT IX. 

Türkiye - 2.2.8 Adana Şakirpaşa International Airport

Airport Overview

Adana Airport or Adana Şakirpaşa Airport (Turkish: Adana Havalimanı) is an international airport located in Adana, Türkiye. The airport serves mainly to Cilicia region and to a lesser extent the provinces surrounding Cilicia, due to its frequent domestic flight schedule and several flights to international destinations. it is the sixth-busiest airport in Türkiye.  

Airport Location and Contact 

Country 

Türkiye 

Province or District 

Adana 

Nearest Town or City  
with Distance from Airport 

TOWN NAME: Adana 

DISTANCE (2.3 km) 

Airport’s Complete Name 

Adana Şakirpaşa Airport 

Latitude 

36°58′55″N  

Longitude 

035°16′49″E 

Elevation (ft and m) 

65 ft / 20 m 

IATA Code 

  ADA 

ICAO Code 

LTAF 

Managing Company or Airport Authority 

General Directorate of State Airports (DHMİ) 

Management Contact Person 

Genco AKCAY  

Deputy Chief Manager  

Open From (hours) 

24/7 

Open To (hours) 

24/7 

Airport Picture 

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

Ground/Cargo Handlers servicing Adana Sakirpasa Airport 

  • Havas Ground Handling Co. 

  • Turkish ground services (TGS) 

  • Çelebi Ground Handling 

Fuel & Oil Suppliers servicing Adana Sakirpasa Airport 

  • THY OPET 

  • POAS (Petrol Ofisi A.S) 

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/  

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator 

Performance for 2022 

 

Per Year 

Total Aircraft Movements 

Domestic: 20,126 

International: 6,966 

Total: 27,092 

Total Passengers 

Domestic: 3,228,701 

International: 645,892 

Total: 3,874,593 

Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) 

3,000,000 Passengers  

44654743 MT  

Current Activity of the Airport (MT) 

Domestic: 6,583 

International: 1,515 

Total: 8,099 MT 

Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) 

N/A 

 

Runways 

Runway # 05/23 

Runway Dimensions 

Length (2,750m) X Width (45m) 

Orientation 

05/23 

Surface 

Asphalt  

Helicopter Pad(s) 

Helicopter can use the parking position inside the airport, it is 21 parking position with capacity is of 6254 SQM.  

 

Airport Infrastructure Details 

Customs 

Yes  

JET A-1 fuel 

Yes  

Immigration 

Yes  

AVGAS 100 

Yes  

Terminal Building 

Yes  

Single Point Refueling 

Yes  

Passenger Terminal 

Yes  

Air Starter Units 

Yes  

Cargo terminal 

Yes  

Ground Power (mobile) 

Yes  

Pax Transport to Airfield 

Yes  

Ground Handling Services 

Yes  

Control Tower 

Yes  

Latrine Servicing 

Yes  

Weather Facilities 

Yes  

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) 

Yes  

Catering Services 

Yes  

De-icing Equipment 

Yes  

Base Operating Room 

Yes  

Parking Ramp Lighting 

Yes  

Airport Radar 

Yes  

Approach & Runway Lights 

Yes  

NDB 

Yes  

VOR 

Yes  

ILS 

Yes  

 

 

 

Airport Operating Details 

Operating Details 

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo 

There is a limitation regarding the aircraft with large wings width (748 Boing & above), as the taxi lanes in the airport are limited which can affect the maneuver of the aircraft. It is required to communicate the type of aircraft in prior to the flight to get the approvals  

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet 

There is a limitation regarding the aircraft with large wings width (4E & above), as the taxi lanes in the airport are limited which can affect the maneuver of the aircraft. It is required to communicate the type of aircraft prior to the flight to get the approvals 

Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) 

21 Parking position serves 250 aircraft per day 

Storage Area (m3 and MT) 

2800 m² temporary storage space covering a 2200 m² outdoor and 600 m² indoor space 

Handling Equipment 

Elevators / Hi Loaders  

Yes  

Max Capacity (MT) 

N/A 

Max Height 

(m) 

N/A 

Loading Ramps 

Yes  

Other Comments 

 

Customs Guidance 

For more information on customs in Türkiye, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.   

Storage Facilities 

2800 m² temporary storage space covering a 2200 m² outdoor and 600 m² indoor space, operating under Turkish airline cargo. 

Airfield Costs 

NAVIGATION CHARGES 

All airport charges as issued by the TÜRKİYE GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF STATE AIRPORTS AUTHORITY (DHMI) for the year 2023 can be found at this link: https://www.dhmi.gov.tr/Sayfalar/UcretTarifeleri.aspx  

 

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES 

 

Price per Litre USD - $ - As of 1 August 2023 

Jet A-1 

 

Avgas 

 

 

Security 

The security at Adana Airport is managed by the National Police and DHMI Security. The security level is normal. all accesses for passengers, freight, services, and maintenance units are controlled, CCTV covers all sides of the airport, and all official personnel are required to wear identification badges. Passenger monitoring and luggage X-rays are in place at all access points before accessing the flight’s check-in terminal.   

Türkiye - 2.2.9 Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

Airport Overview 

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) is one of two international airports serving Istanbul, the largest city in Türkiye. It is located on the Asian side of the city and serves as a hub for AnadoluJet and Pegasus Airlines.  

One of the major bottlenecks at SAW is the access to and from the airport, which relies mainly on road transportation. The airport is connected to the city center by buses, taxis, and private shuttles, but there is no metro or rail service available yet. This can cause delays and frustration for travelers, especially during peak hours or bad weather. 

Another issue that affects the airport's operations and customers is the security risk posed by terrorist attacks. In 2015, a bomb exploded in the apron area of the airport, killing one cleaner and injuring another. The airport has since increased its security measures, but this also means longer waiting times and stricter controls for passengers and staff. 

 

Airport Location and Contact 

Country 

Türkiye   

Province or District 

Pendik 

Nearest Town or City  
with Distance from Airport 

Pendik (12 km) 

Istanbul (45 km) 

Airport’s Complete Name 

Celebi  

Latitude 

21.1532° N 

Longitude 

94.1539° E 

Elevation (ft and m) 

312 ft / 95 m 

IATA Code 

SAW 

ICAO Code 

LTFJ 

Managing Company or Airport Authority 

HEAŞ (Airport Management & Aeronautical Industries Inc) 

Management Contact Person 

 

Open From (hours) 

24 hours 

Open To (hours) 

24 hours 

Airport Picture 

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies 

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/  

Sabiha International Airport, located in Istanbul, Türkiye, serves as a major hub for both domestic and international flights. Several key companies play vital roles in ensuring the smooth operation of the airport and providing essential services to passengers and airlines. 

Sabiha International Airport in Istanbul, Türkiye, boasts a robust cargo operation facilitated by key companies responsible for various duties within its premises. One of these prominent players is Turkish Cargo, the national air cargo carrier of Türkiye. Turkish Cargo operates a state-of-the-art cargo terminal, handling the logistics, transportation, and customs clearance of a wide array of goods. Their extensive network and fleet ensure efficient and timely delivery of cargo worldwide. 

Additionally, DHL Express, a global logistics leader, has a significant presence at Sabiha International Airport. DHL operates its state-of-the-art facility within the airport, enabling swift and reliable international shipping services. Their expansive network connects businesses and individuals across the globe, providing efficient door-to-door delivery solutions. 

These key companies, Turkish Cargo, Celebi Ground Handling, and DHL Express, work cohesively to ensure the smooth functioning of cargo operations at Sabiha International Airport. Their specialized services and commitment to excellence contribute to the airport's reputation as a vital logistics hub, supporting local and international trade. 

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator 

Performance for 2022 

 

Per Year 

Per Month 

Per Day 

Total Aircraft Movements 

200,233  

16,686.08 

 556.20  

 

Total Passengers 

30,780,357 

2,561,487.83 

85,382.93  

Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) 

 

 

 

Current Activity of the Airport (MT) 

  44,954       

3,746.14 

125    

Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) 

No 

 

 

 

Runways 

Runway #1 

Runway Dimensions 

3000 (m) X 45 (m) 

Orientation 

06L/24R 

Surface 

Concrete 

 

Runway #2 

Runway Dimensions 

3500 (m) X Width (m) 

Orientation 

06R/24L 

Surface 

Under construction 

 

Airport Infrastructure Details 

Customs 

Yes  

JET A-1 fuel 

Yes  

Immigration 

Yes 

AVGAS 100 

No 

Terminal Building 

Yes 

Single Point Refueling 

Yes 

Passenger Terminal 

Yes 

Air Starter Units 

Yes 

Cargo terminal 

Yes 

Ground Power (mobile) 

Yes 

Pax Transport to Airfield 

Yes 

Ground Handling Services 

Yes 

Control Tower 

Yes 

Latrine Servicing 

Yes 

Weather Facilities 

Yes 

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) 

Yes 

Catering Services 

Yes 

De-icing Equipment 

Yes 

Base Operating Room 

Yes 

Parking Ramp Lighting 

Yes 

Airport Radar 

Yes 

Approach & Runway Lights 

Yes 

NDB 

Yes 

VOR 

Yes 

ILS 

Yes 

 

 

 

Airport Operating Details 

Operating Details 

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo 

 

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet 

 

Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) 

 

Storage Area (m3 and MT) 

90,000 tonnes 

Handling Equipment 

Elevators / Hi Loaders  

Yes  

Max Capacity (MT) 

 

Max Height 

(m) 

 

Loading Ramps 

Yes  

Other Comments 

 

 

Customs Guidance 

For more information on customs in Türkiye, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.   

 

Storage Facilities 

 

Airfield Costs 

NAVIGATION CHARGES 

Charges 

Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) 

 

0 - 7,000 

7,001 - 136,000 

136,001 and over 

Navigation (per journey) USD - $ 

 

 

 

Landing USD - $ 

Between 8.94 and 9.92 euros / tonne 

Between 8.94 and 9.92 euros / tonne 

Between 8.94 and 9.92 euros / tonne 

Night Landing USD - $ 

Same as above – additional lighting charges may apply. 

Same as above – additional lighting charges may apply. 

Same as above – additional lighting charges may apply. 

Night Take-Off USD - $ 

Same as above – additional lighting charges may apply. 

Same as above – additional lighting charges may apply. 

Same as above – additional lighting charges may apply. 

Parking 

3.06 (euro/tonne – 24 hours)  

3.06 (euro/tonne – 24 hours) 

3.06 (euro/tonne – 24 hours) 

Handling Charges 

 

 

 

https://www.dhmi.gov.tr/Sayfalar/UcretTarifeleri.aspx 

 

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES 

 

Price per Litre USD - $ 

Jet A-1 

$0.547 

Avgas 

N/A 

 

CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES 

Import Charges 

 

Type of Charge 

Rate USD - $ per kg 

Comments 

 

Handling Charge 

 

 

 

Break Bulk Fee 

 

 

 

Diplomatic Mail 

 

 

 

Strong Room – per consignment 

 

 

 

Cold Storage Fee 

 

 

 

Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours 

 

 

 

Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt 

 

 

 

Storage per Day 

 

 

 

 

 

Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo 

 

 

 

International Air Waybill 

 

 

 

Local Air Waybill 

 

 

 

Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation 

 

 

 

Air Way Bill Documentation 

 

 

 

Diplomatic Mail 

 

 

 

Storage Charges per Day 

 

 

 

AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES 

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The duration for passenger boarding bridge service begins with aircraft parking and ends with push-back from the bridge. The maximum duration for passenger boarding bridge service is 2 hours. When this duration is exceeded, the charge will be increased by 25% per each half an hour. 

The charge for passenger boarding bridge is calculated on half-hour charge basis per half an hour as specified in the chart. If the duration is less than half an hour, half an hour is charged. If the duration exceeds an hour, no charge is applied to first 15 minutes after an hour. 

The charges are not implemented for: 

Aircraft carrying aid material and personnel for Search and Rescue, natural disasters, and humanitarian aid. 

Aircraft carrying Heads of States on their official visits. 

Aircraft belonging to national public state entities and organizations (except the aircraft belonging to universities and aircraft used within the scope of service procurement contracts of public state entities and organizations). 

Foreign military aircraft on condition of reciprocity. 

Aircraft declared as exempt from the charges by Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. 

Passenger Boarding Bridge fare to any aircraft that could not take off due to meteorological conditions or in case the RWYs are closed to air traffic for a duration exceeding 2 hours. 

For the exceeding period if the aircraft exceeds the waiting duration of 2 hours as connected to the passenger boarding bridge having accomplished all procedures and asked for take-off permission to start the engines but granted no permission by the ATC Tower in return. 

Security 

The security of the airport is ensured by Police and DHMI Security for the purposes of National Civil Aviation Security Programme. All implementations about security are implemented as part of the Private Security Law 5188. 

 

 

Türkiye - 2.3 Road Network

 

Overview 

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Türkiye has a well-developed road network, with a total length of over 68,526 kilometers. The network is divided into three main types: motorways, state highways, and provincial roads. Motorways are the highest-capacity roads in Türkiye, with four or more lanes and limited access. State highways are two-lane roads with limited access, and provincial roads are two-lane roads with at-grade intersections. 

Coverage and Capacity 

The road network in Türkiye covers the entire country, with good connectivity between major cities and towns. The capacity of the network is also good, with most roads able to handle the current level of traffic. However, there are some bottlenecks, particularly in urban areas. 

Challenges 

There are a number of challenges facing the Turkish road network, including: 

Congestion: Traffic congestion is a major problem in some urban areas, such as Istanbul and Ankara. 

Mountainous terrain: Türkiye is a mountainous country, and this makes it difficult and expensive to build and maintain roads. 

Development and Investment 

The General Directorate of Highways in Türkiye is responsible for the design and construction of roads. They have a two-fold goal: to create safe, sustainable, and environmentally friendly roads, and to improve the quality of life for society. 

The department undertakes survey and project studies to determine the route of new roads, and to assess the environmental impact of the project. Once the route is determined, they begin construction, which can involve the construction of tunnels, viaducts, and bridges. 

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the construction of divided roads, single roads, tunnels, and bridges/viaducts in Türkiye. This is due to the growing population, technological advancements, and increased vehicle usage. 

The General Directorate of Highways is committed to providing safe, reliable, and efficient roads for the people of Türkiye. They are working to upgrade existing road standards and to construct new roads that meet the needs of a growing country. 

Türkiye has built a large network of highways to connect different regions. The East-West Highway Corridors and North-South Axles are two important networks that facilitate transportation between Europe and Middle East countries. Türkiye is also committed to developing and expanding its motorway network, and has awarded 10 highway projects through the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model. The General Directorate of Highways has also implemented a non-stop tolling system on motorways and Bosphorus Bridges, and has made significant advancements in bridge construction. 

In Türkiye, tunnel construction projects are prioritized as part of extensive road development programs. The country focuses on tunnel projects to establish key transit corridors for international transportation networks, to provide access to geographically challenging high mountainous areas (with an average elevation of over 1100 meters), and to enhance traffic safety during harsh winter conditions. 

As of January 1, 2022, there are 349 tunnels with a combined length of 407 km on state and provincial roads in Türkiye. The maintenance, repair, and operation of these tunnels are carried out by 15 Tunnel Maintenance and Operation Chiefdoms, 38 Tunnel Control Centers, and 25 Branch Chiefs. These entities are responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the tunnels and implementing necessary maintenance and repair activities. 

More information on ongoing project on the following link:   

https://www.kgm.gov.tr/Sayfalar/KGM/SiteEng/Root/Gdh/GdhWorks1.aspx  

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

Distance Matrix 

Distances from Capital City to Major Towns (km) 

 

Ankara 

Istanbul 

Mersin 

Izmir 

Gaziantep 

Samsun 

Trabzon 

Kars 

Ankara 

 

444 

508 

588 

712 

409 

766 

1080 

Istanbul 

444 

 

948 

479 

1,140 

731 

1094 

1432 

Mersin 

508 

938 

 

913 

300 

738 

862 

1152 

Izmir 

588 

479 

913 

 

1116 

1090 

1453 

 

Gaziantep 

712 

1,140 

300 

1115 

 

691 

748 

829 

Samsun 

409 

731 

738 

1090 

691 

 

361 

835 

Trabzon 

766 

1094 

862 

1453 

748 

361 

 

462 

Kars 

1080 

1432 

1152 

1790 

829 

835 

462 

 

 

Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns (hours) 

 

Ankara 

Istanbul 

Mersin 

Izmir 

Gaziantep 

Samsun 

Trabzon 

Kars 

Ankara 

 

5:18 

4:54 

7:15 

7:21 

5:00 

9:57 

13:14 

Istanbul 

5:18 

 

9:59 

5:29 

12:28 

9:03 

13:36 

17:17 

Mersin 

4:54 

9:59 

 

11:16 

3:23 

8:43 

10:35 

13:31 

Izmir 

7:15 

5:29 

11:16 

 

13:27 

11:27 

16:05 

19:41 

Gaziantep 

7:21 

12:28 

3:23 

13:19 

 

8:39 

9:45 

10:40 

Samsun 

5:00 

9:03 

8:43 

11:27 

8:39 

 

5:05 

9:58 

Trabzon 

9:57 

13:36 

10:35 

16:05 

9:45 

5:05 

 

5:54 

Kars 

13:14 

17:17 

13:31 

19:41 

10:40 

9:58 

5:54 

 

Road Security 

Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits 

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Road Class and Surface Conditions 

Roads in Türkiye run the full gamut from single-lane country roads to modern, divided, trans-European motorways of European standard. Highways in the tourist-frequented western, southwestern, and coastal regions of Türkiye are generally in good condition and are well maintained, while conditions in other areas vary. 

The surface conditions of roads in Turkey vary depending on the road class. Autonomous highways and national highways are generally in good condition and have asphalt or concrete surfaces. Provincial highways, district roads and village roads are often in fair condition and have asphalt or gravel surfaces.  

In road construction, calcareous aggregates are generally used for unbound base courses, surface dressings and asphalt concrete layers. There has been a tendency towards using harder aggregates in wearing courses with the use of basalt or granite, as these have a greater wear life and maintain anti-skid properties over time. In all, the country uses some 100 million tonnes of aggregate for its road construction programme/year. 

Türkiye Road network map on below link: 

https://www.kgm.gov.tr/SiteCollectionImages/KGMimages/Haritalar/turistik.jpg’ 

 

 

 

 

 

Türkiye - 2.3.0 Border Crossing of Bulgaria and Greece

Overview

Türkiye has land borders with 8 countries: Bulgaria, Greece, Georgia, Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Azerbaijan. Of these, there are 12 land border crossing points that allow for the crossing of people and vehicles between Europe and Türkiye. 

Kapıkule: is the busiest land border crossing point in Europe, with over 4 million people and 400,000 vehicles crossing each year. It is located in Edirne Province, Türkiye, and connects to the Bulgarian border crossing point of Kapitan Andreevo. Kapıkule is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Hamzabeyli: is the second busiest land border crossing point between Türkiye and Europe. It is located in Edirne Province, Türkiye, and connects to the Bulgarian border crossing point of Lesovo. Hamzabeyli is open from 6am to 10pm, 7 days a week. 

Dereköy: is a smaller land border crossing point located in Edirne Province, Türkiye. It connects to the Bulgarian border crossing point of Trnovo.  

İpsala: is a land border crossing point located in Edirne Province, Türkiye. It connects to the Greek border crossing point of Kipoi. 

Edirne-Keşan: is a land border crossing point located in Edirne Province, Türkiye. It connects to the Greek border crossing point of Feres.  

Meriç: is a land border crossing point located in Edirne Province, Türkiye. It connects to the Greek border crossing point of Ormenio.  

Edirne-Pehlivanköy: is a land border crossing point located in Edirne Province, Türkiye. It connects to the Bulgarian border crossing point of Malko Tarnovo.  

When crossing the border between Türkiye and Europe, it is important to have the correct documentation. For citizens of most European countries, a valid passport or national identity card will be sufficient. However, some countries may require a visa, so it is always best to check with the Turkish embassy or consulate in your home country before traveling. 

The Kapıkule border crossing between Türkiye and Bulgaria has more truck movement than any other border crossing between Türkiye and Europe. In 2021, the Kapıkule border crossing handled an average of 1,800 trucks per day. The next busiest border crossing between Türkiye and Europe is the Hamzabeyli border crossing between Türkiye and Bulgaria, which handled an average of 1,500 trucks per day in 2021. 

The Kapıkule border crossing is located in the European part of Türkiye, near the city of Edirne. It is the main land route for trade between Türkiye and Europe. The Hamzabeyli border crossing is also located in the European part of Türkiye, near the city of Edirne. It is the second busiest land route for trade between Türkiye and Europe. 

The increased truck movement at the Kapıkule border crossing is due to several factors. First, the Turkish government has been investing in infrastructure improvements at the crossing in recent years. This has made it easier and faster for trucks to cross the border. Second, the European Union has been working to improve security in the region. This has made it more attractive for businesses to trade between Türkiye and Europe. 

Main challenges with cross-border inland (From/to Europe): 

Permits: Turkish trucks need permits to enter destination countries. There is a limited number of permits available (quota for Turkish trucks is imposed by some European countries), so Turkish trucks may have to wait, use longer routes or pay a fine if they cross a country without a permit. 

Visas: Drivers also need visas to enter destination countries. This can be a challenge, as the visa process can be time-consuming. 

Balance between Türkiye and Europe: There is a shortage of trucks in Europe, which makes it difficult for Turkish trucks to find return shipments. 

Border operations: The borders are mostly operational 24/7, but there are often long queues, which can lead to delays in crossing the border. 

Türkiye - 2.3.1 Border Crossing of Reyhanlı

Overview 

Reyhanlı border crossing is located on the Türkiye-Syria border about 50 km (31 mi) west of Aleppo in northwest Syria. It connects the Turkish D827 and the Syrian M45 highways, between the cities of İskenderun and Idlib. The closest town on the Turkish side of the border is Reyhanlı in Hatay Province, and the closest towns on the Syrian side are Ad-Dana and Atarib. 

Since 2014, in order to support the humanitarian community to access vulnerable populations and preposition relief supplies, the Logistics Cluster has been facilitating the transshipment of UN agencies’ humanitarian cargo being transported into Syria through UNSC-authorised border crossings. Transshipment operations are supervised by the United Nations Monitoring Mechanism (UNMM). 

 

Border Crossing Location and Contact 

Name of Border Crossing 

 

Türkiye: Reyhanlı (Cilvegözü Border crossing) 
Syria: Bab al-Hawa 

Province or District 

Hatay Province- Reyhanli district 

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing 

Town Name : Reyhanlı in Hatay Province 

Distance in 20 km 

Latitude 

36°13′50.3″N  

Longitude 

36°41′33.5″E 

Managing Authority / Agency 

Ministry of Customs and Trade 

Contact Person 

 

 

Travel Times 

Nearest International Airport 

Name: Hatay Airport  

Distance in 59 km 

Truck Travel Time: 1:30 hrs 

Car Travel time: 1:00 hrs 

Nearest Port 

Name: Iskenderun Port 

Distance in 79 km 

Truck Travel Time: 2:00 hrs 

Car Travel time: 1:30 hrs 

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity 

Name: Reyhanlı 

Distance in 20 km 

Truck Travel Time: 00:40hrs 

Car Travel time: 00:25 hrs 

 

Hours of Operation 

Mondays 

8:30 AM: 16:30 PM 

Tuesdays 

8:30 AM: 16:30 PM 

Wednesdays 

8:30 AM: 16:30 PM 

Thursdays 

8:30 AM: 16:30 PM 

Fridays 

8:30 AM: 16:30 PM 

Saturdays 

8:30 AM: 16:30 PM 

Sundays 

8:30 AM: 16:30 PM 

 

Daily Capacity 

The transshipment capacity of the hubs is approx. 100 trucks per day. 

Customs Clearance 

As of July 2023, the current customs procedure for Humanitarian Cargo is processed as commercial practice and has no consideration for humanitarian cargo in Türkiye.  

  1. When purchased in Türkiye, the seller declares the items as export. 

  1. All transit cargo requires a commercial invoice for customs purposes, and this allows the clearing/forwarding agent to act as cargo owner (consignee not agent of the consignee). 

The implication of these processes is that no Customs declaration document exists in the name of the cargo owner (humanitarian actor). 

For more information on customs in Türkiye, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.   

Other Relevant Information 

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) - UN Cross-border Operations from Türkiye to Syria can be found here  

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

 

Türkiye - 2.3.2 Border Crossing of Öncüpınar 

Overview 

Öncüpınar border crossing is located on the Türkiye-Syria border about 10 km south of the city of Kilis, and north of the Syrian town of Azaz.  

Security Council Resolution 2672 authorizing UN aid delivery via Bab Al-Hawa expired on 10 July 2023. The Security Council has not reached an agreement on its extension. Therefore, the UN continues to use all available access modalities. Öncüpınar /Bab Al-Salam and Cobanbey/Al Ra’ee continue to be in use for the cross-border movement of UN aid delivery and personnel till 13TH of August 2023. 

Border Crossing Location and Contact 

Name of Border Crossing 

 

Türkiye: Öncüpınar Border crossing 
Syria: Bab al-Salam Border crossing 

Province or District 

Kilis 

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing 

Town Name: Kilis 

Distance in 10 km 

Latitude 

36.63439°N  

Longitude 

37.08576°E 

Managing Authority / Agency 

Turkish Ministry of Customs and Trade 

Contact Person 

Ibrahim BAIRMAN 

Cross border crossing manager 

0(348)8131050 

 

Travel Times 

Nearest International Airport 

Name: Gaziantep Oğuzeli International Airport 

Distance in 47 km 

Truck Travel Time: 1:15 hrs 

Car Travel time: 00:50 hrs 

Nearest Port 

Name Iskenderun Port  

Distance in147 km 

Truck Travel Time: 3:00hrs 

Car Travel time: 2:15 hrs 

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity 

Name: Kilis 

Distance in 10 km 

Truck Travel Time: 00.20hrs 

Car Travel time: 00:15 hrs 

 

Hours of Operation 

Mondays 

24 Hours 

Tuesdays 

24 Hours 

Wednesdays 

24 Hours 

Thursdays 

24 Hours 

Fridays 

24 Hours 

Saturdays 

24 Hours 

Sundays 

24 Hours 

National Holidays 

 

No restrictions, but the governor might issue some restrictions during holidays for passengers movement, not for humanitarian cargo.  

Seasonal Constraints  

After 20:00pm trucks movements are limited due to security measures.  

 

Daily Capacity 

  • The border gate handles 300 trucks on a daily basis 

  • The trucks that enter to Syria through Cobanbey/ Al Rai gate might return back from Oncupinar/Bab Al Salam gates. However, trucks moved in via Oncupinar/BAS must return and cross the border via same gates. 

Customs Clearance 

starting from July 2023, the current customs procedure for Humanitarian Cargo is processed as commercial practice and has no consideration for humanitarian cargo in Türkiye.  

  1. When purchased in Türkiye, the seller declares the items as export. 

  1. All transit cargo requires a commercial invoice for customs purposes, and this allows the clearing/forwarding agent to act as cargo owner (consignee not agent of the consignee). 

The implication of these processes is that no Customs declaration document exists in the name of the cargo owner (humanitarian actor). 

  • For the Humanitarian commodities: By the beginning of the month, WFP communicates – through OCHA- the approx. number of trucks to the ministry of foreign affairs who communicate them to the borders to ensure the smooth movement of trucks.  

  • For the commercial cargo: based on the commodity category/type, it is required to grant the approval from the corresponding ministry/governmental body (i.e., for medical commodities to grant prior approvals from the ministry of health) then the customs declarations is done in one of the inner customs offices in Turkiye and then sent to the border.  

  • For courier: Customs clearance processes are centralized in Gaziantep postal office where the officers proceed with declaration, then trucks/parcels are allowed to head to the borders.  

For more information on customs in Türkiye, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.   

Other Relevant Information 

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

 

 

 

Türkiye - 2.3.3 Border Crossing of Cobanbey

Overview 

Cobanbey border crossing is located on the Türkiye-Syria border about 4.4 km south of the city of Elbeyli - Kilis, and north of the Syrian border crossing Al Ra’ee. 

Border Crossing Location and Contact 

Name of Border Crossing 

 

Türkiye: COBANBEY  

Syria: Al Ra’ee 

Province or District 

 Kilis 

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing 

Town Name: Elbeyli 

Distance in 4.4 km 

Latitude 

36° 38' 13" N 

Longitude 

37° 28' 32" E 

Managing Authority / Agency 

Turkish Ministry of Customs and Trade 

Contact Person 

Savas Koc 

Manager of the Cobanbey border crossing  

Tel: 0 (348)782 2275 

 

Travel Times 

Nearest International Airport 

Name: Gaziantep Oğuzeli Airport 

Distance 43km 

Truck Travel Time: 1:15 hrs 

Car Travel time: 00:50 hrs 

Nearest Port 

Name: Iskenderun Port 

Distance in 185 km 

Truck Travel Time: 3:30 hrs 

Car Travel time: 2:45 hrs 

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity 

Name Elbeyli 

Distance in 4.4 km 

Truck Travel Time: 00:10 hrs 

Car Travel time: 00:10 hrs 

 

Hours of Operation 

Mondays 

24 Hours 

Tuesdays 

24 Hours 

Wednesdays 

24 Hours 

Thursdays 

24 Hours 

Fridays 

24 Hours 

Saturdays 

24 Hours 

Sundays 

24 Hours 

National Holidays 

 

 

Seasonal Constraints  

 

 

Daily Capacity 

Customs Clearance 

As of July 2023, the current customs procedure for Humanitarian Cargo is processed as commercial practice and has no consideration for humanitarian cargo in Türkiye.  

  1. When purchased in Türkiye, the seller declares the items as export. 

  1. All transit cargo requires a commercial invoice for customs purposes, and this allows the clearing/forwarding agent to act as cargo owner (consignee not agent of the consignee). 

The implication of these processes is that no Customs declaration document exists in the name of the cargo owner (humanitarian actor). 

For more information on customs in Türkiye, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.   

Other Relevant Information 

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

 

 

Türkiye - 2.3.4 Border Crossing of Habur 

Overview 

Habur is a border crossing point between Türkiye and Iraq. It is also called (Khabur Gate). Before the control point and gate, there is a bridge crossing the Khabur River, which forms the natural border between Iraq and Türkiye. The crossing is located to the south of the town of Silopi. 

Border Crossing Location and Contact 

Name of Border Crossing 

 

Türkiye: Habur 
Iraq: Ibrahim Khalil border crossing 

Province or District 

 Silopi District in the Şırnak Province 

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing 

Town Name: Silopi 

Distance in 15 km 

Latitude 

37°08′41.00″N  

Longitude 

42°33′56″E 

Managing Authority / Agency 

Turkish Ministry of Customs and Trade 

Contact Person 

Ayhan Bey – Customs Director 

+905324408566 

 

Travel Times 

Nearest International Airport 

Name: Sirnak Serafettin Elci Airport 

Distance in 64 km 

Truck Travel Time: 7:30hrs 

Car Travel time: 6:00hrs 

Nearest Port 

Name Iskenderun Port 

Distance in 720 km 

Truck Travel Time: 10:00hrs 

Car Travel time: 9:30hrs 

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity 

Name: Silopi 

Distance in 15 km 

Truck Travel Time: 00:20 hrs 

Car Travel time: 00:20 hrs 

Other Information 

 

Please provide additional details of this route if relevant, such as information about whether there are fuelling stations or weighing bridges en route. 

 

Hours of Operation 

Mondays 

24 Hours 

Tuesdays 

24 Hours 

Wednesdays 

24 Hours 

Thursdays 

24 Hours 

Fridays 

24 Hours 

Saturdays 

24 Hours 

Sundays 

24 Hours 

National Holidays 

 

N/A 

Seasonal Constraints  

N/A 

 

Daily Capacity 

Habur border crossing is among the busiest border checkpoints in the world and Türkiye’s largest gateway to the Middle East - the Habur border checkpoint, has a total of 2,200 entry-exit capacity per day. 

Customs Clearance 

  • There is free passage for the Turkish/Iraqi trucks for entering/loading. 

  • Customs clearance formalities can be done fully in Silopi customs point. For ‘In Transit’ cargo, it is recommended that the declaration to be conducted at the loading point and move to the border for inspection. 

  •  The average stoppage time for trucks is from 48: 36 hours.  

  • Habur border crossing is the only crossing border between the two countries for commercial & humanitarian trucks.  

  • The parking area capacity -that is located before the crossing border to avoid any congestion -   is 2500 trucks.  

  • The inspection inside Habur border crossing is done by X-Ray & physical inspection.  

For more information on customs in Türkiye, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.   

Other Relevant Information 

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

 

 

Türkiye - 2.3.5 Border Crossing of Gürbulak 

Overview 

Gürbulak border crossing is located on the Türkiye-Iran border, known on the Iranian side of the border as Bazargan. Gürbulak border crossing is 35 km south-east of the city of Dogubayazit. Gürbulak is the busiest border crossing between the two countries and It’s open 24/7 

Border Crossing Location and Contact 

Name of Border Crossing 

 

Türkiye: Gürbulak 
Iran: Bazargan 

Province or District 

Ağrı Province 

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing 

Town Name: Doğubayazıt 

Distance in 35 km 

Latitude 

39°24′59″N  

Longitude 

44°21′09″E 

Managing Authority / Agency 

Turkish Ministry of Customs and Trade 

Contact Person 

 

 

Travel Times 

Nearest International Airport 

Name: Trabzon Airport 

Distance in 563 km 

Truck Travel Time: 9:00hrs 

Car Travel time: 7:30hrs 

Nearest Port 

Name Trabzon Port 

Distance in 570 km 

Truck Travel Time: 9:30 hrs 

Car Travel time: 8:00 hrs 

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity 

Name Doğubayazıt 

Distance in 35 km 

Truck Travel Time: 00:40 hrs 

Car Travel time: 00:40 hrs 

 

Hours of Operation 

Mondays 

24 Hours 

Tuesdays 

24 Hours 

Wednesdays 

24 Hours 

Thursdays 

24 Hours 

Fridays 

24 Hours 

Saturdays 

24 Hours 

Sundays 

24 Hours 

National Holidays 

 

 

Seasonal Constraints  

 

 

Daily Capacity 

3000 people and 400-500 trucks cross Gürbulak checkpoint daily 

Customs Clearance 

For more information on customs in Türkiye, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.   

Other Relevant Information 

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

 

 

Türkiye - 2.3.6 Border Crossing of Sarp Sınır Kapısı 

Overview 

Sarp Border Gate is the border gate between Türkiye and Georgia on the Black Sea coast. Sarp Border Gate, located 15 km east of Hopa district, is important not only as a gate to Georgia but also as a border gate on the highway that opens to all Caucasus and Central Asian countries. The Sarp Border Gate has a total area of ​​36,000 m2. Since 10 December 2011, Turkish and Georgian citizens can pass to Türkiye and Georgia with just their identity card, without the need for a passport. 

Border Crossing Location and Contact 

Name of Border Crossing 

 

Türkiye: Sarp 
Georgia: Sarpi 

Province or District 

Hopa district 

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing 

Town Name: Hopa 

Distance in 15 km 

Latitude 

41° 31' 7" north 

Longitude 

41° 32' 50" east 

Managing Authority / Agency 

Turkish Ministry of Customs and Trade 

Contact Person 

Senol Alkan  

Manager of the border  

 

Travel Times 

Nearest International Airport 

Name: Trabzon Airport 

Distance in 181 km 

Truck Travel Time: 5.00hrs 

Car Travel time: 3.30hrs 

Nearest Port 

Name Hopa port  

Distance in 17 km 

Truck Travel Time: 0.45 hrs 

Car Travel time: 0.26 hrs 

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity 

Name: Hopa 

Distance in 15 km 

Truck Travel Time: 0.45 hrs 

Car Travel time: 0.26 hrs 

Also, there are restaurants, and supermarkets near the border  

 

Hours of Operation 

Mondays 

24/7 

Tuesdays 

24/7 

Wednesdays 

24/7 

Thursdays 

24/7 

Fridays 

24/7 

Saturdays 

24/7 

Sundays 

24/7 

National Holidays 

 

None 

Seasonal Constraints  

None 

 

Daily Capacity 

Since 10 December 2011, Turkish and Georgian citizens can pass to Türkiye and Georgia with just their identity card, without the need for a passport therefore, the border services 25,000 people and 2700 Cars/trucks per day.  

Customs Clearance 

  • Customs formalities must be done at the nearest city customs point (Hopa – 15 KM distance). 

  • The stoppage time for trucks and cargo is from 1-2 days. 

For more information on customs in Türkiye, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.   

Other Relevant Information 

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

 

 

Türkiye - 2.3.7 Border Crossing of Kipi İpsala

Overview 

The land border crossing in İpsala is a major commercial crossing between Greece and Türkiye. It is located on the Evros River, which forms most of the land border between the two countries. The border crossing is open 24 hours a day.  

This border handles an average 400 trucks a day, constraints such as drivers having to leave the truck to get approval from various authorities in the border as well as lack of harmonization of customs regulations and lack of personnel have been mentioned by transporters. 

 

Border Crossing Location and Contact 

Name of Border Crossing 

 

Country Türkiye: Ipsala 
Country Greece: Kipi 

Province or District 

Edirne Province 

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing 

Ipsala 
27.8 km 

Latitude 

41.95931° N 

Longitude 

26.61057° E 

Managing Authority / Agency 

Turkish government’s customs 

Contact Person 

 

 

Travel Times 

Nearest International Airport 

Istanbul International Airport  

249 km 

Truck Travel Time: 3:30 HRS 

Car Travel time: 2:35 hrs 

Nearest Port 

Haydarpaşa Port 

302 km 

Truck Travel Time: 4:30 hrs 

Car Travel time: 3:30 hrs 

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity 

Edirne, Edirne Merkez/Edirne 

43 km  

Truck Travel Time: 1:30 hrs 

Car Travel time: 0:45 hrs 

 

Hours of Operation 

Mondays 

08:00 – 17:00 

Tuesdays 

08:00 – 17:00 

Wednesdays 

08:00 – 17:00 

Thursdays 

08:00 – 17:00 

Fridays 

08:00 – 17:00 

Saturdays 

08:00 – 17:00 Only in some special cases when there is an urgent request 

Sundays 

08:00 – 17:00 Only in some special cases when there is an urgent request 

National Holidays 

 

 

Seasonal Constraints  

 

 

Daily Capacity 

The existence of one lane only for trucks crossing causes delays and allows the crossing of approximately 400 trucks daily. Private cars are provided a separate lane at the Kipi border gate. This lane is typically shorter than the lanes for buses and trucks, so private cars tend to have a shorter wait time at the border. 

Customs Clearance 

For more information on customs in Türkiye, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.   

To obtain customs clearance at the İpsala border gate, you will need to provide the following documentation: 

  • Valid passport or other travel document 

  • Customs declaration form 

  • A commercial invoice 

  • Bill of lading 

  • Packing list 

  • Any other documentation that may be required by the Turkish or Greek customs authorities 

The customs declaration form can be obtained from the Turkish or Greek customs authorities at the border crossing. The commercial invoice should be issued by the exporter of the goods. The bill of lading should be issued by the shipping company that transported the goods. The packing list should list the contents of the shipment. 

There are a few potential delays or restrictions that you may encounter when obtaining customs clearance at the Kipi border gate. These include: 

  • The type of goods: Customs clearance can be more time-consuming for certain types of goods, such as agricultural products or hazardous materials.  

  • The inspection: Trucks will be subject to inspection upon entering the country. This can add to the time it takes to clear customs. 

The fees charged for customs clearance at the İpsala border gate vary depending on the type of goods and the value of the shipment. For trucks, the fees are typically around USD 100 per truck. 

It is important to note that the requirements for customs clearance at the Kipi border gate may change from time to time. It is always best to check with the Turkish or Greek customs authorities for the latest requirements. 

Other Relevant Information 

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

 

Türkiye - 2.3.8 Border Crossing of Hamzabeyli Lesovo

 Overview 

Hamzabeyli: is the second busiest land border crossing point between Türkiye and Europe. It is located in Edirne Province, Türkiye, and connects to the Bulgarian border crossing point of Lesovo.  

When crossing the border between Türkiye and Europe, it is important to have the correct documentation. For citizens of most European countries, a valid passport or national identity card will be sufficient. However, some countries may require a visa, so it is always best to check with the Turkish embassy or consulate in your home country before traveling. 

The second busiest border crossing between Türkiye and Europe is the Hamzabeyli border crossing between Türkiye and Bulgaria, which handled an average of 1,500 trucks per day in 2021. The Hamzabeyli border crossing is located in the European part of Türkiye, near the city of Edirne. It is the second busiest land route for trade between Türkiye and Europe. 

 

Border Crossing Location and Contact 

Name of Border Crossing 

 

Country Türkiye: Hamzabeyli 
Country Bulgaria: Border Crossing Lesovo 

Province or District 

Edirne Province 

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing 

Hamzabeyli 
4.7 km 

Latitude 

41.95931° N 

Longitude 

26.61057° E 

Managing Authority / Agency 

Turkish government’s customs 

Contact Person 

 

 

Travel Times 

Nearest International Airport 

Istanbul International Airport  

249 km 

Truck Travel Time: 3:30 HRS 

Car Travel time: 2:35 hrs 

Nearest Port 

Haydarpaşa Port 

302 km 

Truck Travel Time: 4:30 hrs 

Car Travel time: 3:30 hrs 

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity 

Edirne, Edirne Merkez/Edirne 

43 km  

Truck Travel Time: 1:30 hrs 

Car Travel time: 0:45 hrs 

 

Hours of Operation 

Mondays 

24 hours a day 

Tuesdays 

24 hours a day 

Wednesdays 

24 hours a day 

Thursdays 

24 hours a day 

Fridays 

24 hours a day 

Saturdays 

24 hours a day 

Sundays 

24 hours a day 

National Holidays 

 

24 hours a day 

Seasonal Constraints  

24 hours a day 

 

Daily Capacity 

The Hamzabeyli Sınır Kapısı daily capacity of the border crossing is 2,000 vehicles. Private cars are provided a separate lane at the Hamzabeyli Sınır Kapısı. This lane is usually shorter than the lane for commercial vehicles, and it can help to speed up the crossing process. 

The level of traffic at the Hamzabeyli Sınır Kapısı varies depending on the time of year. During the summer months, when there is more tourism activity, the border crossing can be very busy. During the winter months, traffic is usually lighter. 

In addition to private cars and commercial vehicles, the Hamzabeyli Sınır Kapısı also handles the crossing of buses and trucks. 

Customs Clearance 

For more information on customs in Türkiye, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.   

The customs clearance process at Hamzabeyli Sınır Kapısı can be delayed for a number of reasons, including: 

  • The volume of traffic at the border crossing 

  • The type of goods being imported or exported 

  • The need for additional documentation 

  • The need for inspection of the goods 

In some cases, the customs clearance process can be further delayed if the goods are subject to import or export restrictions. For example, some goods, such as weapons and drugs, are prohibited from import or export. Other goods may be subject to quotas or other restrictions. 

The following documentation is required to obtain customs clearance at Hamzabeyli Sınır Kapısı: 

  • Commercial invoice 

  • Packing list 

  • Certificate of origin 

  • Import license (if required) 

  • Export license (if required) 

  • Health certificate (if required) 

  • Phytosanitary certificate (if required) 

The regulatory authority that has established these requirements is the Turkish Customs and Trade Ministry. 

The customs clearance fees at Hamzabeyli Sınır Kapısı vary depending on the type of goods being imported or exported. For trucks, the fees are typically around USD 50 per truck. 

In addition to the documentation and fees listed above, trucks will be subject to inspection upon entering the country.  

Other Relevant Information 

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

The approximate waiting time at the Hamzabeyli Border varies depending on the time of day, the volume of traffic, and the type of goods being transported. During peak hours, it is not uncommon to wait for several hours to cross the border. 

 

Türkiye - 2.3.9 Border Crossing of Kapitan Andreevo Kapikule  

Overview 

Kapıkule: is the busiest land border crossing point in Europe, with over 4 million people and 400,000 vehicles crossing each year. It is located in Edirne Province, Türkiye, and connects to the Bulgarian border crossing point of Kapitan Andreevo. Kapıkule is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

The Kapıkule border crossing between Türkiye and Bulgaria has more truck movement than any other border crossing between Türkiye and Europe. In 2021, the Kapıkule border crossing handled an average of 1,800 trucks per day. The next busiest border crossing between Türkiye and Europe is the Hamzabeyli border crossing between Türkiye and Bulgaria, which handled an average of 1,500 trucks per day in 2021. 

The Kapıkule border crossing is located in the European part of Türkiye, near the city of Edirne. It is the main land route for trade between Türkiye and Europe. The increased truck movement at the Kapıkule border crossing is due to several factors. First, the Turkish government has been investing in infrastructure improvements at the crossing in recent years. This has made it easier and faster for trucks to cross the border. Second, the European Union has been working to improve security in the region. This has made it more attractive for businesses to trade between Türkiye and Europe. 

  

Border Crossing Location and Contact 

Name of Border Crossing 

 

Kapikule  

Province or District 

Edirne Province 

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing 

Edirne 

18.1 km 

Latitude 

41°42286 N  

Longitude 

26°23311 E 

Managing Authority / Agency 

Turkish government’s customs 

Contact Person 

 

 

Travel Times 

Nearest International Airport 

Istanbul International Airport  

232 km 

Truck Travel Time: 3:30 hrs 

Car Travel time: 2:28 hrs 

Nearest Port 

Haydarpaşa Port 

285 km 

Truck Travel Time: 4:00 hrs 

Car Travel time: 3:08 hrs 

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity 

Edirne 

18.1 km  

Truck Travel Time: 1:00hrs 

Car Travel time: 0:30 hrs 

 

Hours of Operation 

Mondays 

24 hours a day 

Tuesdays 

24 hours a day 

Wednesdays 

24 hours a day 

Thursdays 

24 hours a day 

Fridays 

24 hours a day 

Saturdays 

24 hours a day 

Sundays 

24 hours a day 

National Holidays 

 

24 hours a day 

Seasonal Constraints  

24 hours a day 

 

Daily Capacity 

  • The Kapıkule Border is a major border crossing between Türkiye and Bulgaria. It is the busiest border crossing in Türkiye, with an average of 1,250 trucks and 10,000 cars crossing each day. 

  • Private cars are not provided a separate lane at the Kapıkule Border. All vehicles must use the same lanes. 

  • The level of traffic leaving the country is higher than the level of traffic entering the country. In 2021, an average of 7,500 trucks left Türkiye through the Kapıkule Border each day, while an average of 5,000 trucks entered Türkiye. 

The level of traffic at the Kapıkule Border varies depending on the time of year. Traffic is typically heavier in the summer months, when there is more tourism and trade. The level of traffic at the Kapıkule Border is relatively consistent throughout the month of January. However, there is a slight increase in traffic on the 3rd and 4th of January. This may be due to the fact that the 3rd of January is New Year's Day, and the 4th of January is a public holiday in Türkiye. 

Customs Clearance 

Potential delays or restrictions: Customs clearance at the Kapıkule Border can be delayed due to a number of factors, including: 

  • Heavy traffic 

  • Customs inspections 

  • Lack of documentation 

  • Commodities that are subject to import restrictions 

Documentation required: The following documentation is required to clear goods at the Kapıkule Border: 

  • Commercial invoice 

  • Bill of lading 

  • Certificate of origin 

  • Import license (if required) 

  • Phytosanitary certificate (if required) 

  • Certificate of analysis (if required) 

  • Other documentation as required by the Turkish Customs Authority 

Regulatory authority: The Turkish Customs Authority is the regulatory authority that has established the requirements for customs clearance at the Kapıkule Border. 

Fees: The customs fees at the Kapıkule Border are USD 100. 

Trucks will be subject to inspection upon entering the country. The inspection may include a physical inspection of the goods, as well as a review of the documentation. Main challenges related to food items which needs to be taken to Sofia, Bulgaria for laboratory testing before crossing the border, which may result on a 3-4 days wait at a border for clearance to be completed. 

For more information on customs in Türkiye, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.   

Other Relevant Information 

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

Türkiye - 2.4 Railway Assessment

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The national railway network in Türkiye plays a crucial role in the country's transport framework and capacity. As of 2021, there were 10,546 km (6,553 mi) of main railway lines in Türkiye, of which 14% are double-track and 51% are electrified. It serves as an important mode of transportation for both passengers and freight, connecting various regions within Türkiye and facilitating national and international trade. However, the network faces certain reliability issues and constraints that impact its efficiency. 

One of the challenges faced by the national railway network is the presence of bottlenecks, particularly in heavily congested urban areas. These bottlenecks restrict the capacity of the network and can lead to delays and disruptions in train operations. Additionally, for rail coming from Europe one of the biggest challenges is that commercial trains can only pass Marmaray Tunnel from 00:00 to 06:00hrs.  

Recognizing these limitations, the Turkish government has launched several ongoing and planned improvements and upgrades for the national railway network. One notable project is the Turkish State Railways' (TCDD) "High-Speed Train Project," which has roughly 1287 km of dedicated high-speed lines are in use, and that number will rise sharply over the next few years. Türkiye aims to have more than 5600 km of high-speed line in its railroad network by 2025.  

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Cargo rail transportation is a major mode of transportation in Türkiye. The country has a well-developed rail network and a number of major rail cargo hubs. These hubs serve as gateways to Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. The rail cargo sector in Türkiye is growing rapidly, and the government is investing in the rail network to boost its growth.  

Halkalı Terminal: This is a major rail cargo hub located in Istanbul. It is a gateway to Europe and serves as a major distribution center for goods from all over Türkiye however with small capacity. 

Middle Corridor Route of First Train: China H.C. (Xi’an) -Kazakhstan- TÜRKİYE- Azerbaijan-Georgia-Bulgaria-Serbia-Hungary-Slovakia Czech Republic (Prague): 11,500 km 

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For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

Travel Time Matrix 

Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns (Hours)   

 

Ankara 

Eskişehir  

Istanbul 

Konya 

Izmir 

Kars 

Diyarbakir 

Mus 

Ankara 

 

2:17 

3:55 / 7:00 

1:46  

12:08 

26:32 

22:51 

24:49 

Eskişehir 

2:17 

 

2:51 

1:45 

10:14 

NA 

NA 

NA 

Istanbul 

3:55 / 7:00 

2:51 

 

4:22 

NA 

NA 

NA 

NA 

Konya 

1:46 

1:45 

4:22 

 

12:19 

NA 

NA 

NA 

Izmir 

12:08 

10:14 

NA 

12:19 

 

NA 

NA 

NA 

Kars 

26:32 

NA 

NA 

NA 

NA 

 

NA 

NA 

Diyarbakir 

22:51 

NA 

NA 

NA 

NA 

NA 

 

NA 

Mus 

24:49 

NA 

NA 

NA 

NA 

NA 

NA 

 

https://bilet.tcdd.gov.tr/sefer-listesi   

Railway Companies and Consortia 

The Turkish railway sector is currently undergoing a process of privatization, with the government opening up the market to private companies. As a result, there are a number of private railway companies or consortia operating in Türkiye, responsible for the management of the rail capacity. 

Since the liberalization of railway transportation, 7 years have passed, and it has been 6 years since the first private operator started its services. 

At the end of 2017, with the entry of two companies, Körfez Ulaştırma and Omsan Lojistik, an important initial step was taken towards liberalization in the rail freight. While the market share of the two private operators remained at 13% in 2021, the state-owned company, TCDD Transportation, held an 87% market share.  

Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Devlet Demiryolları (TCDD) (Turkish State Railways) is the state-owned railway company that operates the majority of the rail network in Türkiye.  

TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. (TCDD Transportation Inc.) is a subsidiary of TCDD that operates passenger and freight trains.  

Pasifik Eurasia A.S. is a Turkish logistics company that provides transit freight services between Asia and Europe. Biggest rail operator on the Asian side of Türkiye.  

Rail Cargo Group is a European rail freight company that operates trains between Türkiye and Europe.  

Cities with main line train access 

Main line trains are long distance trains generally once a day. Trains are slower, but more comfortable. In overnight trains, sleepers and/or couchettes exist. Main departure stations of mainline trains are Ankara, Izmir, Adana. 

Main line trains departing from Ankara call at below cities: 

Eskisehir, Bilecik, Izmit, Istanbul, Kutahya, Balikesir, Manisa, İzmir, Afyon, Kirikkale, Kayseri, Erzincan, Erzurum, Kars, Malatya, Elazig, Mus, Diyarbakır, Batman. 

Main line trains departing from Izmir call at below cities: 

Manisa, Balikesir, Kutahya, Eskisehir, Ankara, Usak, Afyon, Konya, Aydin, Denizli, Isparta. 

Main line trains departing from Adana call at below cities: 

Osmaniye, Malatya, Elazig, Nigde, Kayseri, Karaman, Konya 

Below find the different types of Turkish trains: 

High-Speed Trains 

Türkiye's high-speed train lines (Yüksek Hızlı Trenler (YHT) are in operation on the route Istanbul - Eskişehir - Ankara, and between Ankara and Konya, and Eskişehir and Konya. Other lines, from Eskişehir to İzmir and from Ankara to Sivas, are under construction.  

International train services from Türkiye to Bulgaria, Romania, Iran, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Austria. 

It is important to note that freight trains from Türkiye to eastern countries requires wagons to be changed in Kars due to different track gauges. This change of wagon may take few days (approximately the change of 20 containers will be done in 2 days). 

Sofia Express (Istanbul Sofia train) is running during whole year. 

Optima Express (Edirne Villach train) also carries cars of passengers is running during whole year except winter. 

Bosphor Express (Istanbul Bucharest train) is giving service only during summer. 

Tranasia Express (Ankara Tehran train) and Van-Tehran train run during whole year on certain days of week. 

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Blue Trains 

Inter-regional Blue Trains (Mavi Trenler) make fewer stops than traditional expresses. Some haul couchette cars and sleeping cars. İzmir Mavi Tren, Konya Mavi Tren. 

Express Trains 

Traditional (not high-speed) long-distance trains connecting larger cities and towns at slow speeds. The overnight trains have either couchette cars or sleeping cars, or both: 6 Eylül Ekspresi; 17 Eylül Ekspresi; Doğu Ekspresi, Ege Ekspresi, Erciyes Ekspresi, Fırat Ekspresi, Güney Kurtalan Ekspresi, Karesi Ekspresi, Pamukkale Ekspresi, Toros Ekspresi; Vangölü Ekspresi.  

Regional Trains 

Here are the shorter-distance regional trains (Bölgesel Tren): Istanbul - Thrace (Edirne); İzmir - Airport - Selçuk (Ephesus) – Denizli; İzmir - Manisa - Alaşehir – Uşak; Mersin - Tarsus - Adana - İskenderun Trains. 

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For more information on railway company contact details, please see the following link: 4.9 Railway Companies Contact List.  

Capacity Table 

Rail Operator Capacity 

 

Türkiye's high-speed trains (Yüksek Hızlı Tren, or YHT) 

Express Trains 

Blue Trains 

Lines Operates On  

Ankara - Eskişehir - Istanbul 

Ankara - Konya 

Istanbul - Eskişehir – Konya 

Polatlı-Konya 

Konya-Karaman 

Ankara– Kayaş-Sivas 

 

 

 

6 and 17 Eylül Ekspresi (İzmir - Balıkesir - Bandırma)  

Doğu Ekspresi (Ankara – Kayseri -Sivas – Erzincan - Elazığ - Erzurum – Kars) 

Ege Ekspresi (İzmir (Basmane) - Balıkesir)  

Erciyes Ekspresi (Kayseri - Adana

Fırat Ekspresi (Adana – Elazığ) 

Güney Kurtalan Ekspresi (Ankara - Kayseri - Sivas - Malatya - Diyarbakır - Batman – Kurtalan) 

Karesi Ekspresi ( İzmir (Basmane) -Balıkesir

Pamukkale Ekspresi ( Denizli - Eskişehir

Toros Ekspresi (Adana - Konya

Vangölü Ekspresi (Ankara - Kayseri - Sivas - Malatyam - Elazığ - Tatvan

İzmir Mavi Tren (Eskişehir – İzmir) 

Konya Mavi Tren (Konya - İzmir) 

 

Max Train Length and / or Pulling Capacity 

 

 

 

Locomotives  

Electric  

Electric / Diesel (depends on the line) 

Electric / Diesel (depends on the line) 

Covered Freight Wagons Size (m) 

 

 

 

Flatbed Freight Wagons Size (m) 

 

 

 

High-sided Freight Wagons Size (m) 

 

 

 

Drop-side Freight Wagons Size (m) 

 

 

 

Key Route Information 

Standard Route Information - Domestic 

 

Route A 

Istanbul – Ankara  

Route B 

Istanbul - Konya 

Route C 

Konya- Adana 

Route D 

Istanbul Sirkeci - Edirne - Kapikule 

Route E 

Ankara - Edirne - Kapikule 

Track Gauge 

1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)  

1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)  

1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)  

1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) 

 

1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) 

Ruling Gradient 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Track Distance  

 

 

 

 

 

Type of Rail  

 

 

 

 

 

Type of Sleeper and Fastenings 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Track Travel Time 

 

 

 

 

 

Maintenance  

Good  

Good  

Good  

Good  

Good  

Companies / Consortiums Operating on Line 

 

 

 

 

 

Traffic Frequency  

Daily 

Daily 

Daily 

Daily 

Daily 

Security  

Good  

Good  

Good  

Good  

Good 

Main Stations  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standard Route Information – International 

 

Route A 

Sofia - Istanbul 

Route B 

Bucharest - Istanbul   

Route C 

Ankara – Tehran (Iran) 

Route D 

Türkiye – Baku (Azerbaijan

Route E 

Türkiye – Tbilisi (Georgia) 

Route E 

Türkiye – Syria & Iraq 

Track Gauge 

1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) 

1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) 

 

1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) 

Changes in Kars to 1,520 mm ( 4 ft 1127⁄32 in) 

1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) 

Changes in Kars to 1,520 mm ( 4 ft 1127⁄32 in) 

1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) 

Changes in Kars to 1,520 mm ( 4 ft 1127⁄32 in) 

Existing tracks however not operational 

Ruling Gradient 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Track Distance  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type of Rail  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Type of Sleeper and Fastenings 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Track Travel Time 

8:00 

11:30 

2,968 km excluding the 90 km length of Lake Van 

 

 

 

Maintenance  

Good  

Good  

Good  

Good  

Good  

 

Companies / Consortiums Operating on Line 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Traffic Frequency  

Daily 

Daily  

On demand   

On demand   

On demand   

 

Security  

Good  

Good  

Good  

Good  

Good  

 

Main Stations  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Key Stations 

Key Station Information 

 

Istanbul Sirkeci Terminal 

Ankara railway station 

Gaziantep railway station 

Adana 

railway station 

Van Station 

Location 

Istanbul 

Ankara  

Gaziantep 

Adana 

 

Van 

Contact Information 

NA 

NA 

NA 

NA 

NA 

Connections with Other 

Transport Means 

NA 

NA 

NA 

NA 

NA 

Storage Capacity 

(m2 and m3) 

 

 

 

 

 

Handling Equipment 

 

 

 

 

 

Handling Capacity 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Comments 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customs-Railway Cooperation  

https://www.wcoomd.org/-/media/wco/public/global/pdf/topics/facilitation/ressources/permanent-technical-committee/219-220/pcitemiiibTürkiyeenonly.pdf?la=en  

 

 

Türkiye - 2.5 Waterways Assessment

 

 

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For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List

Türkiye has a vast network of ferries that connect its major cities and islands. These ferries are used by both tourists and locals for transportation, as well as for cargo and fishing. 

The capacity of Turkish ferries varies, some ferries are small and can only carry a few dozen passengers, while others are large and can carry hundreds of people. The capacity of a ferry is determined by its size and the number of decks it has. 

Overall, private ferryboat transport companies play an important role in moving cargo and passengers along the waterways of Türkiye. They face some challenges, but they are also taking steps to improve safety and security. In the future, private ferryboat transport is likely to become an even more important mode of transportation in Türkiye. 

The Turkish government has been investing in the development of the private ferryboat industry in recent years. This investment has helped to improve the safety and reliability of private ferryboat services in Türkiye. 

Currently, the Van Lake is the only commercially navigable inland waterway in Türkiye. Lake Van is 119 kilometres (74 mi) across at its widest point. It averages 171 metres (561 ft) deep. Its greatest known depth is 451 metres (1,480 ft). The surface lies 1,640 metres (5,380 ft) above sea level and the shore length is 430 kilometres (270 mi). It covers 3,755 km2 (1,450 sq mi) and contains (has a volume of) 607 cubic kilometres (146 cu mi).  In addition to ferry service, there are also a number of tour operators that offer boat tours on Van Lake. These tours typically include visits to the ancient city of Akhtamar, the Van Fortress, and the surrounding villages. 

Company Information 

Ferryboat companies  

İDO Istanbul Fast Ferries Co. Inc. (Turkish: İstanbul Deniz Otobüsleri, meaning Istanbul Sea Buses) was founded in 1987 by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. Originally established with a fleet of 10 seabuses built by the Kvaerner Fjellstrand shipyard of Norway, the İDO today has a fleet of 25 seabuses (with capacities ranging from 350 to 450 passengers) designed by Kvaerner Fjellstrand, Austal and the Damen Group; 10 high-speed car ferries (1200 passengers and 225 vehicles) designed by Austal and the Damen Group; 18 car ferries; 32 commuter ferries; and 1 large passenger ship. At present, the İDO is the world's largest commuter ferry operator with its 87-passenger ships and 86 piers.The company owns a total of 103 ships including its service vessels. 

In 2011, the company was privatized for 30 years by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality.  

Find IDO fleet on the following website: https://www.ido.com.tr/services-new#filomuz  

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C4%B0DO routes and boats for IDO 

Izdeniz- is a company owned by the government (city of Izmir), it’s the 2nd biggest company for domestic destinations and is operating only in Izmir and Egeian Sea. 

At the moment the company has 13 Catamaran Type Passenger Ships, 2 High Speed ​​Passenger Ships, 1 Passenger Ship, 1 Floating Facility and 5 Car Ferries 13 ferries (10 for the passengers and three for the vehicles.). which belong to Izmir Metropolitan Municipality and under the operational responsibility of Izdeniz. 

The total number of daily passengers is over 50,000 and the vessels is over 1,500. 

The terminals used by Izdeniz are the following: Alsancak, Bostanlı, Foça, Göztepe, Güzelbahçe, Karşıyaka, Konak, Pasaport and Üçkuyular. 

Find Izdeniz fleet on the following website: http://www.izdeniz.com.tr/tr/gemiler_iskeleler/12/12    

 

Izdeniz 

Telephone: 0 232 320 00 35 

Email: iletisim@izdeniz.com.tr 

Website: https://www.izdeniz.com.tr 

Address: Bahçelerarası Mahallesi , Haydar Aliyev Bulvarı No: 4 Balçova / İZMİR 

 

Akgunler Denizcilik – It is private owned company and has 3 sea buses, 2 roro and 1 roro / passenger ships. Akgünler Denizcilik is the largest passenger and cargo carrying capacity company in the southern part of Türkiye to Northern Cyprus which operates from the port of Mersin and Tasucu. 

All vessels are equipped with International Safety Management Certificate (ISMC) and the International Ship and Safety Certificate (ISPSC). 

Ports to which Akgünler Denizcilik Company serves: Mersin, Magusa, Girne, Taşucu

http://www.akgunlerdenizcilik.com/  

 

Akgunler Denizcilik 

+90 (392) 650 88 88 

+90 (392) 444 43 64 

denizcilik@akgunler.com.tr 

info@akgunlerdenizcilik.com 

akgunlerdenizcilik.com 

akgunlerbilet.com 

http://www.akgunlerdenizcilik.com/filomuz/  

 

Şehir Hatları Traditional Ferries - These are the big traditional Istanbul passenger ferryboats beloved by Istanbullus, serving cross-Bosphorus routes, northern Bosphorus ring routes, and the traditional Bosphorus cruise routes. Şehir Hatları carries out 600 trips per day with 50 ship terminals and 28 ferries, transporting around 40 million passengers per year. 

Find Şehir Hatları fleet on the following website: 

https://www.sehirhatlari.istanbul/en/ferries  

 

İSTANBUL ŞEHİR HATLARI TURİZM SAN. ve TİC. AŞ. 

Address : Bedrettin Mh. Evliya Çelebi Cad.No: 63 / A ( Haliç Tersanesi ) Kasımpaşa Beyoğlu / İSTANBUL 

Zip Code : 34440 

Phone : (0212) 313 80 00 

Fax : (0212) 253 94 75 

E-mail : info@sehirhatlari.istanbul 

 

TurYol - TurYol operates the most frequent 1-1/2-hour Bosphorus cruises, departing Eminönü on the hour, with additional voyages from Üsküdar and Kadıköy. TurYol commuter ferries connect Galata Bridge with the Asian suburbs of Üsküdar, Kadıköy and other destinations. Turyol is a private ferry operator, which owns and operates urban and international ferry service in western Türkiye, focused primarily around Istanbul. It is one of three private ferry operators in Istanbul, along with İDO and Dentur. Turyol maintains a fleet of 70 vessels, 60 of which are for scheduled passenger service. In terms of fleet size and number of lines, Turyol is the largest private ferry operator in Türkiye and second largest overall, after the Istanbul Municipality's ferry operator Şehir Hatları. 

Find TurYol fleet on the following website: 

https://www.sehirhatlari.istanbul/en/ferries  

TurYol  

Address: Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa Mah. Necatibey Cad. Akçe Sk. No:3, 34425 Karaköy/Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye 

Phone: +90-212-251 44 21 

Fax: +90 212 251 96 74 

Email: info@turyol.com 

 

Ferryboat company at Van Lake  

The main service provider on Van Lake is Van Gölü Feribot/Van Lake Ferry, which operates a fleet of ferries that connect the towns of Van, Gevaş, and Tatvan. The ferries are used to transport passengers, cars, and goods. The transportation on Lake Van and the railway connection between Tatvan and Van were made by 4 ferries operated by TCDD and manufactured between 1971-1976. 

Carrying capacity and cruising speed increased, fuel consumption decreased… While 1,500 tons of cargo was transported per day with 4 existing ferries, each with a capacity of 9-10 wagons, 10,500 tons of cargo was transported per day with 2 new ferries, each with a capacity of 50 wagons, thus increasing the load carrying capacity 7 times. 

Each ferry has a passenger capacity of 350 people. The cruise time between Tatvan and Van, which has a cruising distance of 49 miles (91 km), decreased from 5 hours with the old ferries to 3.5  hours with the new ferries. 

 

Port Operator:  TC State Railways General Directorate (TCDD) 

Address:  TCDD Van Lake Ferry Directorate Tatvan / Bitlis 

Phone:  0434 827 80 40 

Fax:  0434 827 80 43 

https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/kurumsal/van-golu-feribot 

 

https://turkeytravelplanner.com/go/istanbul/transport/istanbulferry.html 

 

For more information on waterway company contact details, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List. 

 

Passenger Carrying Capacity 

 

IDO 

Izdeniz 

Akgünler Denizcilik 

Şehir Hatları 

TurYol 

Van Lake ferry 

Number of 

Passenger Vessels 

< 20 Passengers 

None 

None 

None 

None 

None 

None 

Number of 

Passenger Vessels 

< 50 Passengers 

None 

None 

None 

None 

None 

None 

Number of 

Passenger Vessels 

< 100 Passengers 

None 

None 

None 

None 

2 types 

None 

Number of 

Passenger Vessels 

> 100 Passengers 

33 

16 

6 types 

Approx. 60 

 

Passenger Carrying Capacity 

 

IDO 

Izdeniz 

Akgünler Denizcilik 

Şehir Hatları 

TurYol 

Van Lake ferry 

Boats 

Number of Boats 

Seabus - 25 

Fast Ferry - 10 

Conventional Passenger Boat -  38 

Conventional Vehicle Boat - 17 

Motorboat - 7 

Sea Taxies – 6 

TOTAL - 103 

13 Catamaran Type Passenger Ships  

2 High Speed ​​Passenger Ships 

1 Passenger Ship 

1 Floating Facility 5 Car Ferries 

4 types 

6 types 

70  

Tonnage / Volume 

Carrying Capacity (MT / m3) 

Seabus – 490 to 1200 pax 

Fast Ferry – 350 to 450 

Conventional Passenger Boat -  750 to 2100 

Conventional Vehicle Boat – 600 passengers + 66 to 112 vehicles 

 

Via Mare – 343 passengers, 46 trucks or 260 saloon vehicles 

Flying Phoenix - 12 passenger vehicles and 396 passengers 

Akgunler 3 - 384 passengers 

Via Famagusta - 41 trucks 

 

6 types of passenger ferryboats: 

  • 2100 pax 

  • 1800 pax 

  • 1700 pax 

  • 1500 pax 

  • 700 pax 

600 pax 

Various capacities: from 62 to 850 pax. 

 

Barges 

 

Number of Barges 

 

 

 

 

 

Tonnage / Volume 

Carrying Capacity (MT / m3) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tugs 

 

Number of Tugs 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tonnage / Volume 

Carrying Capacity (MT / m3) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Travel Time Matrix 

Travel Time from Main port to other major Ports on various vessel/ferryboats types (hrs)    

 

Beşiktaş 

Bursa 

Yenikapı 

Yalova 

Kadıköy 

Midilli/ 

Lesbos 

 

İzmir Alsancak 

Beşiktaş 

 

NA 

NA 

NA 

NA 

N/A 

N/A 

Bursa 

NA 

 

2:00 

NA 

2:30 

N/A 

N/A 

Yenikapı 

NA 

2:00 

 

1:30 

0:30 

N/A 

N/A 

Yalova 

NA 

NA 

1:10 

 

NA 

N/A 

N/A 

Kadıköy 

NA 

2:30 

0:30 

NA 

 

N/A 

N/A 

Midilli/ 

 Lesbos 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

 

1:45 

İzmir Alsancak  

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

1:45 

 

Key Routes 

Key Route Information: Domestic / International 

 

From: Yenikapı 

To: Bursa 

From: Pendik 

To: Yalova 

From:  Istanbul (Sarayburnu) 

To: Avsa Island 

From:  İzmir Alsancak 

To: Midilli  

Total Distance (km) 

80 minutes 

45 minutes 

Istanbul-Marmara Island-Avsa Island - 5 hours to Marmara Island; 5.5 hours to Avşa 

1:45 hrs 

Width (m) 

 

 

 

 

 

River Flow 

(m³ / second) 

 

 

 

 

Seasonal Effects 

 

 

 

 

Maximum Weight and 

Size of Vessels 

 

 

 

 

Regular Traffic 

Passenger / Cargo 

 

 

 

 

Companies Operating 

Along the Route 

 

 

 

 

Security Concerns 

No 

No 

No 

No 

Main Ports 

 

 

 

 

Port Information 

Key Port Information 

 

Beşiktaş 

Kadıköy 

İzmir Alsancak 

Location 

Istanbul 

Istanbul 

Izmir 

Contact Information 

 

 

 

Connections with Other 

Transport Means  

Road / Near Railways  

Road / Near Railways  

Road / Near Railways  

Storage Capacity (m2 and m3) 

 

 

 

Handling Equipment 

 

 

 

Customs Clearance Available 

No 

No 

Yes  

Other Comments 

 

 

 

 

Türkiye - 2.6 Storage Assessment

There are numerous sophisticated, well-established storage facilities throughout the country, ranging from dry to cold chain, bonded, commercial, flat, and racking warehouses.  

For more information on storage company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List

Commercial Storage 

Location 

Owner 

Available for Rent 

Capacity 

(MT / m² / m³) 

Type [1] 

Access [2] 

Condition [3] 

MERSIN 

TATLOG 

Yes  

20,000SQM 

-15000 SQM open storage 

-5000 SQM Racking system  

 

Raised-Siding 

Perfect condition 

MERSIN 

TATLOG 

YES 

30,000SQM 

Vary between open storage & racking system 

Raised-Siding 

Perfect Condition 

MERSIN 

ACT Transport 

YES 

20,000 SQM  

Standard -Bonded WH 

Raised -Siding 

Perfect condition – Used by UN agencies (e.g UNICEF, WFP, UNRAW & Save the children 

MERSIN  

ACT Transport 

YES 

6700 M2 

Standard Warehouse 

Flat 

Perfect condition 

IZMIR 

ACT Transport 

YES 

4,000 M2 

Standard Warehouse 

Flat 

Perfect Condition  

MERSIN 

TATLOG 

YES 

40,000 MT 

Silo 

4 Silos * 10,000 MT Capacity each 

Perfect Condition 

MERSIN 

TATLOG 

No  

3000 SQM 

Standard Warehouse – Inside freezone 

Flat 

Perfect Condition  

 

[1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified 

[2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat 

[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair 

 

Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations 

Location 

Organization 

Sharing Possibility 

 

Capacity 

(MT / m² / m³) 

Type [1] 

Access [2] 

Condition [3] 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified 

[2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat 

[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair 

 

Public Sector Storage 

Location 

Ministry / Agency 

Use Possibility 

Capacity 

(MT / m² / m³) 

Type [1] 

Access [2] 

Condition [3] 

 

 

Yes / No 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified 

[2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat 

[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair 

 

Cold Chain 

Location 

Organization / Owner 

Type [1] 

Cooling /  Power [2] 

Quantity 

Total Capacity 

(m³) 

Condition 

MERSIN 

TATLOG 

Cold Room 

Unspecified 

 

6000 M3 

Perfect condition 

IZMIR 

ACT Transport 

Cold Room 

Unspecified 

 

3 rooms with 200 M2 

Perfect Condition 

MERSIN 

ACT Transport 

Cold Room 

Unspecified 

2 x Rooms x 85m2 for 160 pallets each 

7 x Rooms 220m2 for 468 pallets each 

1 x room 472m2 for 1,008 pallets 

5,000 m2 cold storage, 

of which 2,200m2 has shelving system 

Perfect Condition 

 

[1] Cold Room Positive, Cold Room Negative, Refrigerator, Freezer, 

[2] Compression, Absorption, Solar, Other, unspecified 

 

 

Türkiye - 2.7.0 Milling Assessment - Ulusoy Un Sanayi A.S.  

The final agricultural production estimates by the Turkish Statistical Institute, issued in December 2022, put the 2022 cereal output at 38.4 million tonnes, 10 percent above the five‑year average and over 20 percent above the 2021 drought‑affected harvest. In Türkiye, the Turkish Grain Board (TMO) plays an important role in the grain market. TMO, founded in 1938, is a limited liability and autonomous state economic enterprise running on state capital in accordance. The mission of TMO is defined as “taking protective measures for producers and consumers by regulating agricultural products markets, especially the grain market, within its field of business and keeping stocks for states of emergency.” TMO acts as a buffer stock agency to stabilize producer and consumer prices in wheat production.

The Government of Türkiye applies high tariffs on grains to protect the domestic market and therefore there is a considerable price difference between domestic and international grains.

However, the government encourages flour exports by exempting wheat imports from tariffs under the Inward Processing Regime policy if the value-added processed flour is exported. According to the World Customs Organization, “inward processing” means the Customs procedure under which certain goods can be brought into a Customs territory conditionally relieved from payment of import duties and taxes, on the basis that such goods are intended for manufacturing, processing, or repair and subsequent exportation. The purpose of the Inward Processing Regime can be expressed as boosting exports by providing raw materials prices on world markets, bringing exporting products a competitive edge in the international markets, and improving and diversifying export markets.

For more information on milling company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List

 

Milling Company Ulusoy Un A.Ş.  

 

Company Name and Address 

Contact Names and  Email 

Telephone and  Fax 

Ulusoy Un Sanayi A.S.  

Name: Umut Ayan   

Title: Export Manager   

Email: Umut.ayan@ulusoyun.com.tr   

Web: ulusoyun.com.tr     

Tel: 0282 654 38 90  

Dahili: 214  

Fax: 

Summary of Role and Services 

 

Facilities 

Parking Area Inside Compound (m²) 

Exists   

Drainage 

Good  

Fire Fighting Equipment 

Yes   

Number of Ventilators (screened) 

Electricity Load (KVA) 

12600 KWA 

Backup Generator(s) 

Yes  

2x 550 kwA  1x70 kwA 

 

Milling Equipment 

Origin of Machinery 

Year of Mfg 

Year of Installation 

Condition 

 Türkiye 

 2020 

 2020 

 Working 

 

Maintenance 

Duration 

Hours  

Type of Maintenance 

 Lubrication 

 

Other Equipment or Machinery Installed 

Type of Equipment 

Available 

Number 

Owned 

Comments 

Fortification Feeder 

Yes 

12  

12  

 

Bag Cleaning Plant 

No 

  

  

 

Moisture Tester 

Yes

3  

 3 

 

De-stoning Plant 

Yes 

2  

2  

 

Metal Extractor 

Yes 

16  

16  

 

 

Staffing 

Number of Full Time Skilled Workers 

62 

Number of Full Time Labourers 

250 

 

Weighbridge 

Number 

Capacity (MT) 

Length (m) 

Type 

Within Compound 

 60 

16  

Heavy Vehicle Weighbridge  

Within Compound 

 

 

 

 

Building 

 

Length (m) 

Width (m) 

Height (m) 

Building – Wheat Mill 

 37,8 

 35,2 

 157 

Building – Maize Mill 

 - 

Walls 

  

Roof 

L: 7,75 W:35,2 H:140  

Floor 

L:4,0 W:35,2 H: 157  

 

Conditions & Cleanliness 

   

Outside 

Inside 

Cracks in Walls or Roof  

No   

No     

Signs of Rodent Activity  

No   

No     

Signs of Birds Entry  

No     

No     

Damaged Gutters/Drains 

No   

No     

Signs of Moisture  

No     

No     

Adjacent Vegetation 

No     

No     

Cleanliness 

Good 

Good  

 

Pest Control 

Fumigation 

Yes  

Frequency 

Yearly 

Contracted 

Yes  

Spraying  

Yes 

Frequency 

Weekly 

Contracted 

Yes  

Rodenticides  

Yes   

Frequency 

Weekly 

Contracted 

Yes   

Rodent Trapping 

Yes  

Frequency 

Weekly 

Contracted 

Yes   

 

Security  

Security  

Good

Compound  

Fenced 

Other Comments 

 

Access 

Distance from Main Town (km) 

5,5 km  

Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours) 

 10 min 

Road Condition to Mill 

Good  

Road Limitations (if any) 

Maximum Width and Max. Tonnage 

Rail Connections 

No 

On the Railway From 

 

To 

 

Other Comments 

 

 

Milling Capacity  

Commodities 

Daily Capacity (MT) 

Monthly Activity (MT) 

Wheat 

2000  

60000  

Maize 

-  

 - 

 

Storage Capacity 

Storage in Metric Tons 

Wheat – Covered (MT) 

Flour – Covered (MT) 

Within the Compound 

12,420 mt  

14,768 mt  

Outside the Compound 

70,000 mt  

-  

 

Capacity to Blend 

4,140 mt 

 

Loading & Discharge Rates 

Loading-2880mt/day   

Discharge-5000mt/day   

 

Transport Capacity at Mill 

 1500 (25 kg) 2500 (50 kg) 

 

Additional Notes 

 

 

 

 

Türkiye - 2.7.1 Milling Assessment Ozmen Un

The final agricultural production estimates by the Turkish Statistical Institute, issued in December 2022, put the 2022 cereal output at 38.4 million tonnes, 10 percent above the five‑year average and over 20 percent above the 2021 drought‑affected harvest. In Türkiye , the Turkish Grain Board (TMO) plays an important role in the grain market. TMO, founded in 1938, is a limited liability and autonomous state economic enterprise running on state capital in accordance. The mission of TMO is defined as “taking protective measures for producers and consumers by regulating agricultural products markets, especially the grain market, within its field of business and keeping stocks for states of emergency.” TMO acts as a buffer stock agency to stabilize producer and consumer prices in wheat production.

The Government of Turkey applies high tariffs on grains to protect the domestic market and therefore there is a considerable price difference between domestic and international grains.

However, the government encourages flour exports by exempting wheat imports from tariffs under the Inward Processing Regime policy if the value-added processed flour is exported. According to the World Customs Organization, “inward processing” means the Customs procedure under which certain goods can be brought into a Customs territory conditionally relieved from payment of import duties and taxes, on the basis that such goods are intended for manufacturing, processing, or repair and subsequent exportation. The purpose of the Inward Processing Regime can be expressed as boosting exports by providing raw materials prices on world markets, bringing exporting products a competitive edge in the international markets, and improving and diversifying export markets.

For more information on milling company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List

See attached milling assessment here: 2.7 Milling Assessment Ozmen Un

Türkiye - 2.7.2 Milling Assessment - Beşler

The final agricultural production estimates by the Turkish Statistical Institute, issued in December 2022, put the 2022 cereal output at 38.4 million tonnes, 10 percent above the five‑year average and over 20 percent above the 2021 drought‑affected harvest. In Türkiye, the Turkish Grain Board (TMO) plays an important role in the grain market. TMO, founded in 1938, is a limited liability and autonomous state economic enterprise running on state capital in accordance. The mission of TMO is defined as “taking protective measures for producers and consumers by regulating agricultural products markets, especially the grain market, within its field of business and keeping stocks for states of emergency.” TMO acts as a buffer stock agency to stabilize producer and consumer prices in wheat production.

The Government of Türkiye applies high tariffs on grains to protect the domestic market and therefore there is a considerable price difference between domestic and international grains.

However, the government encourages flour exports by exempting wheat imports from tariffs under the Inward Processing Regime policy if the value-added processed flour is exported. According to the World Customs Organization, “inward processing” means the Customs procedure under which certain goods can be brought into a Customs territory conditionally relieved from payment of import duties and taxes, on the basis that such goods are intended for manufacturing, processing, or repair and subsequent exportation. The purpose of the Inward Processing Regime can be expressed as boosting exports by providing raw materials prices on world markets, bringing exporting products a competitive edge in the international markets, and improving and diversifying export markets.

For more information on milling company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List

See attached milling assessment here: 2.7.2 Milling Assessment - Beşler 

Türkiye - 2.7.3 Milling Assessment - Eksun Un

The final agricultural production estimates by the Turkish Statistical Institute, issued in December 2022, put the 2022 cereal output at 38.4 million tonnes, 10 percent above the five‑year average and over 20 percent above the 2021 drought‑affected harvest. In Türkiye, the Turkish Grain Board (TMO) plays an important role in the grain market. TMO, founded in 1938, is a limited liability and autonomous state economic enterprise running on state capital in accordance. The mission of TMO is defined as “taking protective measures for producers and consumers by regulating agricultural products markets, especially the grain market, within its field of business and keeping stocks for states of emergency.” TMO acts as a buffer stock agency to stabilize producer and consumer prices in wheat production.

The Government of Türkiye applies high tariffs on grains to protect the domestic market and therefore there is a considerable price difference between domestic and international grains.

However, the government encourages flour exports by exempting wheat imports from tariffs under the Inward Processing Regime policy if the value-added processed flour is exported. According to the World Customs Organization, “inward processing” means the Customs procedure under which certain goods can be brought into a Customs territory conditionally relieved from payment of import duties and taxes, on the basis that such goods are intended for manufacturing, processing, or repair and subsequent exportation. The purpose of the Inward Processing Regime can be expressed as boosting exports by providing raw materials prices on world markets, bringing exporting products a competitive edge in the international markets, and improving and diversifying export markets.

For more information on milling company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List

See attached milling assessment here: 2.7 Milling Assessment - Eksun Un

Türkiye - 2.7.4 Milling Assessment - Ozmermer Un

The final agricultural production estimates by the Turkish Statistical Institute, issued in December 2022, put the 2022 cereal output at 38.4 million tonnes, 10 percent above the five‑year average and over 20 percent above the 2021 drought‑affected harvest. In Türkiye, the Turkish Grain Board (TMO) plays an important role in the grain market. TMO, founded in 1938, is a limited liability and autonomous state economic enterprise running on state capital in accordance. The mission of TMO is defined as “taking protective measures for producers and consumers by regulating agricultural products markets, especially the grain market, within its field of business and keeping stocks for states of emergency.” TMO acts as a buffer stock agency to stabilize producer and consumer prices in wheat production.

The Government of Türkiye applies high tariffs on grains to protect the domestic market and therefore there is a considerable price difference between domestic and international grains.

However, the government encourages flour exports by exempting wheat imports from tariffs under the Inward Processing Regime policy if the value-added processed flour is exported. According to the World Customs Organization, “inward processing” means the Customs procedure under which certain goods can be brought into a Customs territory conditionally relieved from payment of import duties and taxes, on the basis that such goods are intended for manufacturing, processing, or repair and subsequent exportation. The purpose of the Inward Processing Regime can be expressed as boosting exports by providing raw materials prices on world markets, bringing exporting products a competitive edge in the international markets, and improving and diversifying export markets.

For more information on milling company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List

See attached milling assessment here: 2.7 Milling Assessment Ozmermer Un