Ocean Freight Solutions
FCL & LCL Shipping
From Turkish Ports
Sea freight is the most cost-effective method for large, heavy, or bulky cargo. Turkish Air Cargo provides full-service ocean freight from Turkey's three major ports — Istanbul (Ambarlı), Mersin, and Izmir — with direct sailings and transshipment options to over 100 global destinations.
Our team manages the entire process: booking, container stuffing supervision, export documentation, customs clearance, and destination delivery coordination through our worldwide agent network.
20'
Standard Container
40'
High Cube Available
Container Options
FCL vs LCL — Which Is Right For You?
FCL — Full Container Load
Best for shipments over 10 CBM or 5,000 kg
- You rent the entire container exclusively
- Lower cost per CBM for large cargo
- Faster transit — no consolidation waiting
- 20ft (27 CBM) and 40ft (67 CBM) options
- Refrigerated (reefer) containers available
LCL — Less than Container
Best for shipments under 10 CBM or smaller loads
- Pay only for the space your cargo uses
- Ideal for SMEs and smaller export volumes
- Weekly consolidated departures
- Priced per CBM or per ton (W/M)
- Same safety & insurance as FCL
Departure Ports
Shipping From Turkish Ports
Istanbul — Ambarlı Port
Turkey's largest container terminal · Weekly departures to Europe, Americas, Asia
Mersin Port
Gateway to Middle East, North Africa · Direct routes to Gulf ports
Izmir — Alsancak Port
Aegean gateway · Strong European and Mediterranean connections
Estimated Transit Times
Sea Freight Transit Guide
| Destination | FCL Days | LCL Days |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | 14–18 | 18–22 |
| UK | 16–20 | 20–24 |
| USA (East Coast) | 21–28 | 25–32 |
| Dubai / UAE | 7–10 | 10–14 |
| China (Shanghai) | 25–32 | 30–38 |
| Canada | 24–30 | 28–35 |
* Transit times are estimates and depend on routing, vessel schedule, and destination port congestion.
