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 |
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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
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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 |
Port Picture
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 |
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Hikmet DENGEŞIK |
Deputy Governor (Izmir Port Civil Administration Manager) |
0 232 455 82 11
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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
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Occurs |
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Rainy Season |
No |
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
Handling Figures for 2022 |
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Vessel Calls |
1586 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
390,000 TEU |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022 |
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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 |
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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 |
2 |
428 |
10.5 |
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Berthing Tugs |
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Available |
Water Barges |
2 |
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150 Tons |
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
Berths 3-12 & 26 |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
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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 |
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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 |
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Daily Take Off Capacity |
3190 TEU/Day |
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Number of Reefer Stations |
Available |
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Offtake Capacity of Gang Shift |
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|
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 |
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level |
1 |
Police Boats |
Yes |
Fire Engines |
Yes |