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 

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	8	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	3	708	14.5
Berthing Tugs	4			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	1			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. 

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)	1
Police Boats	Yes
Fire Engines	Yes

 

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  

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	6	1 Tugboat with 45 bollards pull tons  2 Tugboats with 30 bollards pull tons  1 Pilot Boat(New)  2 Mooring Boats
Water Barges	1	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)	1
Police Boats	Yes
Fire Engines	Yes

 

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 

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	2	750m	15.5m
Silo Berth	N/A
Berthing Tugs	2
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)	1
Police Boats	Yes - 1
Fire Engines	Yes

 

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 

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)	1
Police Boats	Yes
Fire Engines	Yes

 

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 

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	4	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)	1
Police Boats	Yes
Fire Engines	Yes

 

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 

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	7	6 tugboats and 1 mooring boat
Water Barges	N/A

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
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 /	6
RTG	yes	30
RS	yes	7
Excavator	Yes	5
Terminal truck	yes	45
Bobcat	Yes	6
ECHs	Yes	4
Forklifts	Yes	7
Loader	Yes	8
TTY	yes	45
Weighbridge	Yes	22
Spreader	Yes	57
Grabbing	Yes	5
Portal crane	Yes	1
Mine Filling Conveyor	Yes	1

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)	1
Police Boats	Yes
Fire Engines	Yes

 

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 

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	2
Conventional type Tugboats	5

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	8	Good
Mobile Cranes	Yes	5	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)	1
Police Boats	Yes
Fire Engines	Yes

 

 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 

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 

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.