Ocean FCL and LCL to Ambarlı, Mersin and İzmir, air to Istanbul Airport (IST) and TIR trucking into the EU, with GTİP classification and Türkiye Gümrük entry.
A freight forwarder with 30+ years of experience from the USA to Turkey
Founded in 1992 by John Crespo and a founding member of the World Cargo Alliance, Interworld Freight serves 14,000+ clients from its Miami headquarters, with 350+ people in 4 own offices.
All modes, one forwarder
Ocean FCL/LCL, air, and road under a single contract.
Customs handled
GTİP (Turkish tariff code) classification and Turkish clearance, plus EU-Turkey Customs Union routing for eligible goods onward to the EU.
WCA founding member
IATA and CTPAT certified, WCAworld Best Partner 2022, with 350+ people in 4 own offices.
Freight forwarding services from the USA to Turkey
Interworld Freight is your freight forwarder for shipping from the U.S. to Turkey, handling ocean, air, and road on one contract with Turkish customs clearance through Türkiye Gümrük (Turkish Customs). We move cargo from U.S. ports and airports to Ambarlı, Mersin, and İzmir, with a single point of contact.
More about freight forwarding from the USA to Turkey
Why us?
U.S.-Turkey lane expertise: dedicated desk from U.S. origin to Türkiye Gümrük (Turkish Customs) clearance.
Our USA-to-Turkey freight forwarding services include
Ocean freight (FCL and LCL) from U.S. ports to Ambarlı, Mersin, and İzmir Air freight from U.S. gateways to Istanbul Airport (IST) Road freight and drayage at both ends, plus onward TIR trucking from Turkey into the EU. Turkish customs brokerage: GTİP (Turkish tariff code) classification and Türkiye Gümrük entry Cargo insurance and door-to-door coordination.
Ocean & air freight forwarding from the USA to Turkey
We match the mode to the cargo. Ocean FCL runs roughly $2,200–$5,000 per container (20ft/40ft); ocean LCL is priced per CBM; air freight moves urgent or high-value cargo in 1–3 days.
Typical ocean transit: New York/Newark → Ambarlı 18–26 days, Savannah → Mersin 20–28 days, plus 3–6 days for Turkish customs clearance. For a full guide covering both directions, see shipping from Turkey to the U.S.
U.S. inland transport and warehousing
LTL and FTL road freight.
Warehouse fulfillment & storage
Drayage, last-mile delivery, and cross-docking.
U.S. ports and airports we ship from
As one of the top ocean freight forwarding companies in the U.S., Interworld Freight ensures cost-effective shipping via major U.S. ports like Los Angeles, Houston, and Savannah. For time-sensitive goods, we also offer express air freight from Miami, JFK, and LAX.
Lane-focused reach. A dedicated U.S.-Turkey desk covering major U.S. gateways on origin and Ambarlı, Mersin, and İzmir on destination, backed by our Miami HQ.
All modes of transport. Ocean, air, and road integrated into one routing, with onward TIR into the U.S.
Transparent quotes. Itemized, USD-billed quotes with no hidden fees.
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4.5Mair kg / year
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Freight forwarding from the USA to Turkey: frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ship from the USA to Turkey?+
Ocean FCL runs roughly $2,200–$5,000 per container, ocean LCL is priced per CBM, and air freight about $4–$8/kg. Turkish import duty (MFN rates by GTİP code) and VAT are added at clearance. Request an itemized USD quote.
How long does shipping from the USA to Turkey take?+
Ocean is about 18–28 days from the U.S. East Coast to Ambarlı or Mersin, plus 3–6 days customs. Air freight is 1–3 days.
Do you handle Turkish customs for USA exports?+
Yes. We classify cargo under the correct GTİP code and clear it with Türkiye Gümrük (Turkish Customs), and we can route eligible goods under the EU-Turkey Customs Union for onward EU delivery.
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