Türkiye - 2.1 Port Assessment

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