TurkFreight – International Freight Forwarding, Vessel Chartering & Logistics from Turkey

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TurkFreight provides international freight forwarding, vessel chartering (Handysize, Handymax, Supramax), bulk shipping, container logistics (FCL / LCL), air cargo, multimodal transport, and project cargo services from Turkey to the USA, Europe, Black Sea, Mediterranean, and global trade lanes. TurkFreight operates as the official logistics partner of TurkExperts, supporting industrial exporters, commodity traders, and international buyers with reliable end-to-end transportation solutions.

Turkey’s strategic position between Europe, Asia, and the Middle East makes it one of the world’s most important logistics hubs. TurkFreight connects Turkish manufacturers, exporters, and bulk suppliers with global buyers through optimized sea, air, road, and rail networks. Whether you are shipping agricultural commodities, construction materials, industrial machinery, or time-sensitive cargo, our team designs the most efficient routing, carrier selection, and commercial structure for your shipment.

Our focus is simple: move cargo safely, transparently, competitively, and on time.

Comprehensive Logistics Services Across All Transport Modes

TurkFreight delivers integrated logistics solutions covering the full supply chain — from factory pickup in Turkey to final delivery at destination ports, warehouses, or project sites.

Vessel Chartering & Bulk Shipping

We support dry bulk and liquid bulk movements through direct access to regional shipowners and operators operating in the Black Sea and Mediterranean.

Typical vessel classes include:

Handysize: approximately 10,000–35,000 DWT
Handymax: approximately 35,000–50,000 DWT
Supramax: approximately 50,000–60,000 DWT

These vessels are ideal for commodities such as cement, clinker, gypsum, coal, grains, minerals, steel products, and fertilizers. Charter structures can be arranged on voyage charter or time charter basis depending on volume, laycan, and discharge profile. For liquid cargo, tanker chartering is coordinated under IMO compliance standards.

Our chartering desk manages:

Freight negotiation and market benchmarking
Laytime calculation and demurrage control
Port compatibility and draft analysis
Cargo stowage and safety compliance

Container Shipping (FCL & LCL)

TurkFreight provides full container load (FCL) and less-than-container load (LCL) services from major Turkish ports including Istanbul (Ambarlı), Mersin, Izmir, Gemlik, and Samsun.

Core advantages:

Weekly sailings to USA, Europe, North Africa, and Middle East
Carrier selection based on transit reliability and equipment availability
Export documentation and customs coordination
Door-to-door delivery options

Common cargo includes textiles, furniture, machinery, spare parts, packaged food, consumer goods, and industrial components.

Typical sea transit estimates:

Turkey → US East Coast: approx. 18–25 days
Turkey → Northern Europe: approx. 10–15 days
Turkey → Mediterranean / MENA: approx. 5–10 days

Air Cargo & Express Freight

For time-critical shipments, TurkFreight arranges air freight services primarily via Istanbul Airport (IST), one of the largest cargo hubs globally.

Air cargo solutions include:

Express and priority shipments
General cargo and consolidation
Aircraft charter for oversized or urgent cargo
Secure handling for high-value products

Typical transit times:

Turkey → Europe: 1–2 days
Turkey → USA: 2–4 days

This mode is ideal for electronics, spare parts, medical equipment, samples, cosmetics, and urgent production inputs.

Multimodal, Rail & Project Cargo

TurkFreight supports multimodal transport combining sea, road, and rail, especially along the Middle Corridor connecting Turkey to Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and CIS markets.

Capabilities include:

Rail-sea combinations
Oversized and heavy cargo
Flat rack and open top containers
Site delivery coordination

This service is particularly relevant for industrial machinery, infrastructure equipment, and energy projects.

The TurkExperts Ecosystem Advantage

TurkFreight operates as the official logistics partner within the TurkExperts export ecosystem. This provides operational intelligence across multiple industrial verticals rather than acting as a standalone freight intermediary.

Through this structure, our logistics team understands the commercial realities of the cargo itself — production timelines, packaging constraints, regulatory requirements, loading risks, and buyer expectations.

Key sector integration includes:

Agricultural exports – supporting food and bulk movements aligned with TurkHarvest
Construction materials – bulk and container logistics aligned with TurkMaterial
Machinery and industrial equipment – project and containerized shipments aligned with industrial export platforms

This alignment improves shipment planning accuracy, reduces operational friction, and improves commercial decision-making for exporters and buyers.

Strategic Trade Lanes and Market Coverage

TurkFreight actively manages cargo flows across the most commercially relevant trade corridors for Turkish exports.

Turkey to USA Logistics

We support containerized, bulk, and air shipments to major US gateways including Houston, New York / New Jersey, Savannah, and Los Angeles. Our team coordinates ISF filing, documentation sequencing, and carrier scheduling to minimize delays and demurrage exposure.

This lane is critical for Turkish exports of building materials, machinery, textiles, furniture, agricultural products, and industrial components.

Black Sea Shipping

The Black Sea remains a high-volume corridor for bulk commodities, steel, grains, and industrial cargo moving between Turkey, Eastern Europe, and regional ports such as Constanta, Varna, Poti, and Novorossiysk. Vessel selection, draft planning, and port compatibility are essential in this region.

Mediterranean & Europe

Mersin, Izmir, and Istanbul provide fast access to Southern Europe, North Africa, and Mediterranean markets. Road and rail connections also support fast deliveries into Germany, Italy, France, and Central Europe.

Cargo Expertise Across Multiple Industries

TurkFreight manages cargo based on handling requirements, compliance needs, and commercial sensitivity.

Typical cargo categories include:

Agricultural commodities and packaged foods
Cement, clinker, gypsum, marble, and steel
Industrial machinery and spare parts
Chemicals and liquid bulk (subject to compliance)
Project and oversized cargo

Each shipment is engineered individually to minimize risk, cost exposure, and transit uncertainty.

Transparent Workflow and Commercial Control

Our logistics workflow is structured for clarity and accountability:

Shipment inquiry and data collection
Routing and carrier analysis
Commercial quotation and approval
Booking and documentation
Cargo loading and tracking
Arrival coordination and delivery

We operate under Incoterms including FOB, CIF, CFR, DAP, and DDP depending on project structure.

Frequently Asked Logistics Questions

What is the best way to ship bulk cargo from Turkey?

Bulk cargo is typically shipped via Handysize, Handymax, or Supramax vessels depending on volume and port draft. TurkFreight evaluates port capability, laycan window, and freight economics before proposing vessel size.

Can TurkFreight arrange door-to-door container delivery?

Yes. We provide door pickup, export customs, ocean freight, destination handling, and final delivery depending on destination regulations.

Do you support air cargo for urgent shipments?

Yes. Express air cargo is available via Istanbul Airport with fast connections to Europe and the USA.

Start Your Shipment with TurkFreight

If you are sourcing from Turkey or exporting internationally, TurkFreight provides the operational control, carrier access, and commercial transparency required for reliable logistics execution.