Marmara Region
Sea Freight from Istanbul
Container and LCL export options serving one of Turkey's largest commercial and logistics regions.
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Sea Freight from Turkey
International Sea Freight from Turkish Ports.
LCL and FCL ocean freight solutions from Istanbul, Mersin, Izmir and other Turkish ports to worldwide destinations for commercial cargo, container shipments and international trade.
LCLShared Container Loads
FCLFull Container Loads
20ft / 40ftContainer Options
WorldwideInternational Port Network
Main Turkish Ports
Sea freight from Turkey’s key export gateways.
Port selection depends on the cargo origin, carrier service, destination, container availability and shipping schedule.
Mediterranean
Sea Freight from Mersin
A major southern gateway for containerized cargo and international trade routes from Turkey.
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Aegean Region
Sea Freight from Izmir
Sea freight options for western Turkey, industrial exporters and Aegean commercial cargo.
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Container Capacity
LCL or FCL: choose the right sea freight structure.
Your cargo volume determines whether shared container space or dedicated container capacity is more suitable.
LCL Sea Freight
For commercial cargo that does not require an entire shipping container.
- Shared container capacity
- Smaller commercial shipments
- Consolidation based on route
- Worldwide port connections
FCL Container Shipping
For larger commercial shipments requiring dedicated 20ft, 40ft or suitable container capacity.
- Dedicated container space
- High-volume commercial cargo
- 20ft / 40ft container options
- Worldwide ocean transport
Container Options
Common container types for sea freight.
Container selection depends on cargo dimensions, weight, loading method and product characteristics.
20ft Container
Common full-container option for dense or medium-volume cargo.
40ft Container
Higher-volume container capacity for larger commercial shipments.
40ft High Cube
Additional internal height where cargo volume requires more space.
Special Equipment
Reefer, open-top, flat-rack or other equipment when cargo requires it.
Worldwide Sea Freight
Ship from Turkey to global destinations by sea.
Sea freight connects Turkish ports with major markets in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, North America and beyond.
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Industries
Commercial cargo shipped by sea from Turkey.
Sea freight is suitable for many export sectors where volume, containerization and international reach are important.
Textiles
Fabrics, rolls and wholesale textile cargo.
Furniture
Containerized furniture and interior products.
Machinery
Industrial equipment and machinery exports.
Auto Parts
Containerized automotive components and spare parts.
Construction Materials
Building materials and project supply cargo.
Industrial Equipment
Heavy commercial and technical cargo.
Clothing
Wholesale garment and apparel shipments.
Retail Inventory
Bulk commercial inventory and supplier cargo.
Shipment Planning
Documents and pricing factors for sea freight.
Prepare the export documents.
The final document set depends on the shipment, destination and customs requirements.
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of Lading documentation
- Origin and customs documents when required
What affects the ocean freight cost?
Accurate pricing requires full cargo and routing details.
- Port of loading and destination port
- Volume, weight and cargo dimensions
- LCL or FCL structure and container type
- Carrier schedule, season, handling and customs requirements
How Sea Freight Works
From cargo details to container planning.
01
Send Route Details
Origin city, destination country and preferred port if known.
02
Provide Cargo Data
Weight, dimensions, quantity, packaging and cargo type.
03
Select LCL or FCL
Choose shared or dedicated container capacity.
04
Plan the Shipment
Review carrier, port, documentation and freight requirements.
Sea Freight FAQ
Frequently asked questions about shipping by sea from Turkey.
Which Turkish ports can be used for sea freight?
The website focuses on Istanbul, Mersin and Izmir as major sea freight gateways, while other Turkish ports may also be used depending on the cargo, carrier service and destination.
What is LCL shipping?
LCL means Less than Container Load. It is suitable when your cargo does not require a full container and can be consolidated with other compatible shipments.
What is FCL shipping?
FCL means Full Container Load. It provides dedicated container capacity, commonly using 20ft, 40ft or 40ft High Cube equipment depending on the cargo.
How is sea freight pricing calculated?
Pricing depends on origin, destination port, cargo volume and weight, LCL or FCL structure, container type, carrier schedule, season, local charges, customs and handling requirements.
How long does sea freight from Turkey take?
Transit time depends on the destination port, carrier schedule, transshipment, vessel routing, customs procedures and port conditions. A route-specific estimate should be confirmed when requesting a quote.
What details are needed for a sea freight quote?
Provide the pickup city, destination country or port, cargo type, package count, dimensions, gross weight, total volume and whether you prefer LCL or FCL if already known.
Need a sea freight quote from Turkey?
Send your origin, destination port, cargo volume, weight and container requirements to start planning the ocean freight option.