FCL & LCL · Weekly sailings
Ocean freight to Turkey
FCL and LCL ocean freight to Turkey from the United States, with pickup, documents and customs clearance handled door to door.
4.5 on Google · 190+ reviews
Since 1992
Weekly sailings
30,000+ TEUs a year
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Non-binding price. Subject to space and equipment availability and to the commercial offers in force at the time of booking. A better price is often available by talking directly to sales.
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- 1We check space and equipment for your lane with our ocean carriers.
- 2Your executive contacts you with rate, carrier and next sailing.
- 3If the proposal works for you, we book your container and coordinate pickup and documents.
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Certifications & memberships
Over 30 years shipping ocean freight to Turkey
Ocean freight is the backbone of Turkey's trade, moving the bulk of the country's textiles, automotive parts, steel, and machinery. For high-volume or cost-sensitive cargo between the Americas and Turkish ports, sea freight delivers the lowest cost per ton with capacity that air cannot match.
Door to door
Pickup at origin, documents and delivery at destination coordinated by one team.
Customs handled at destination
We manage clearance and documentation for commercial cargo and household goods.
Miami headquarters
A Miami hub with 4 own offices in the USA, Panama, the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas.
WCA founding member
IATA and CTPAT certified, WCAworld Best Partner 2022, with 350+ people in 4 own offices.
Ocean freight options to Turkey
Interwf provides reliable, cost-effective ocean freight to Turkey with full-container (FCL) and less-than-container (LCL) options through Ambarlı, Mersin, and Asyaport. As your freight forwarder in Turkey, we handle the booking, the documentation, and clearance with Türkiye Gümrük so your cargo moves between the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Turkey without surprises.
Direct vs. transshipment options for Turkey shipments. Direct services minimize transit time; transshipment through Mediterranean hubs can lower cost and add routing flexibility. We map each shipment to the option that fits your deadline and budget.
Tracking and support. Our tracking system provides real-time updates on the location and status of your shipment, allowing you to monitor progress from origin to destination. Our support team is available to address any questions or concerns that may arise during transit. Receive notifications at key stages of the shipment process, ensuring you’re informed of important milestones.
First time shipping by sea? An advisor walks you through the whole process, from packaging to clearance.
How to ship ocean freight to Turkey
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Quote your cargo. Tell us origin, volume and commodity; we confirm the rate and next sailing within one business day.
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Deliver or we pick up. Drop your cargo at our Miami warehouse or we collect it in any state.
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Sail and clear customs. We issue the bill of lading, ship your cargo and handle clearance at destination.
Ports in Turkey served by Interworld Freight
Direct coverage of the ports that concentrate the country's container traffic, with customs clearance handled at each one.
Ambarlı (Istanbul)
The largest container complex, serving the Marmara industrial belt.
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Mersin International Port (MIP)
The main Mediterranean gateway, also serving Iraq and the eastern Med.
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Asyaport (Tekirdağ)
The largest by capacity, a deep-sea transshipment hub.
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İzmir/Aliağa
APM Terminals Aliağa and Nemport for the Aegean region.
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Gemlik (Gemport)
Automotive and RO/RO exports for Bursa.
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Customs requirements for ocean freight to Turkey
All cargo must comply with Turkish Customs (Türkiye Gümrük) regulations and carry the correct GTİP tariff classification.
Requirements and documents
Essential customs documents for smooth clearance.Commercial invoice, Bill of Lading, packing list, and, where applicable, certificate of origin (key to claiming EU-Turkey Customs Union duty-free treatment on industrial goods).
Turkey import regulations and permitted items.Electronics, food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals are subject to sector-specific rules; food falls under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, pharmaceuticals under TİTCK. We confirm requirements before loading.
More about ocean freight to Turkey
Flexible shipping options for all needs
We match the container format to your shipment. FCL gives you a dedicated 20ft or 40ft container for full loads with faster handling at Ambarlı and Mersin.
LCL lets you share container space and pay only for the volume you use, ideal for smaller or trial shipments into the Turkish market.
Ocean freight shipping costs to Turkey
Sea freight to Turkey is priced on weight, volume, container size, origin and destination ports, and season. We bill in USD, so your costs stay predictable whatever the exchange rate does, with a clear itemized rate before booking.
Factors that influence ocean freight rates
Weight and volume, 20ft vs 40ft container size, the origin/destination port pair (for example Houston→Mersin or New York→Ambarlı), seasonality, and fuel surcharges all affect the final rate.
Comparing ocean freight to other shipping methods
Ocean freight costs far less than air for the same weight but takes longer in transit. For urgent or high-value cargo, compare with air freight to Turkey; for full containers, see shipping a container to Turkey.
Request an accurate quote for ocean shipping
Send us your commodity, volume, and port pair, and we return an itemized FCL or LCL quote.
Key shipping routes and ports in Turkey
Turkey's main maritime gateways sit on the Marmara, Aegean, and Mediterranean coasts, each serving a different industrial hinterland.
Transit times from major U.S. ports to Turkey
Transit from U.S. East and Gulf coast ports to Ambarlı or Mersin typically ranges from 18 to 30 days depending on direct vs transshipment routing and carrier rotation.
Prohibited and restricted items for ocean freight shipments
Firearms and ammunition, certain chemicals and hazardous materials, and unapproved pharmaceuticals require special permits or are prohibited. We screen every shipment against Turkish import rules.
Packing and Labeling guidelines for ocean shipping
Use durable, sea-worthy packaging and clear destination labeling with consignee details to speed clearance at Ambarlı or Mersin.
Container Weight and Size Restrictions
Stay within container weight and dimensional limits; overloading causes delays, demurrage, and penalties. We advise on correct stuffing and weight distribution.
No-commitment quote · Reply within one business day
Ready to price your ocean freight to Turkey?
Rate and next sailing confirmed within one business day, with a clear breakdown from the first email: no surprises, no fine print.
30,000+TEUs / year
4.5Mair kg / year
350+employees
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4.5 · 190+
Moving cargo to Turkey since 1992. An advisor confirms rate, sailing and documents.
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More ways to ship to Turkey
Ocean freight to Turkey for specific industries
Industry programs with the documentation and handling each commodity demands.
Ocean freight to Turkey: frequently asked questions
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Tell us what you ship and from where. An advisor replies within one business day with your rate, next sailing and the documents you need.
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Documents we prepare for you
Bill of lading (BL) · Commercial invoice · Packing list
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Daniel Zapata · Operations Director
Dani prices your lane himself and confirms rate, sailing and documents, in English or Spanish. Answered by him, not a machine.
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190+ reviews on Google. Exporters and importers already moving their cargo with Interworld.
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Global freight forwarder headquartered in Miami since 1992. Ocean, air and road freight, warehousing and container shipping worldwide.
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