International Sea Container Shipping Turkey (FCL & LCL)
Ocean freight container shipping from Turkey provides scheduled full container load (FCL) and less-than-container-load (LCL) services connecting primary Turkish ports (Ambarlı, Mersin, Izmir, Gemlik) to global maritime gateways. Typical container transit requires 12–18 days to Northern Europe and 18–25 days to North America, utilizing standard 20ft GP, 40ft GP, and 40ft High Cube equipment.
Key Facts & Scope
- Transport Mode
- Sea Shipping
- Typical Transit
- 12–18 Days EU / 18–25 Days US
- Departure Gateways
- Istanbul, Izmir, Bursa, Mersin
- Customs Handling
- A.TR / EUR.1 / T1 NCTS
- Departure Frequency
- Daily FTL / 2x Weekly LTL
Operational Scope & Capabilities
Leveraging premier carrier service contracts with Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Arkas, and Turkon Line, Brosan Lojistik moves high-volume ocean container cargo across transatlantic, Mediterranean, Far East, and Gulf lanes. With dedicated container freight stations (CFS) at Ambarlı, Gemlik, and Mersin, we handle both standard containers and heavy project cargo.
Full Container Load (FCL)
Direct ocean booking for 20'GP, 40'GP, 40'HC, 45'HC, and specialized reefers.
Less than Container Load (LCL Consolidation)
Scheduled bi-weekly groupage boxes to USA, UAE, and European base ports.
Ro-Ro Sea Bridge Freight
High-speed semi-trailer and truck ferry sailings from Istanbul (Pendik, Yalova) and Çeşme to Trieste, Toulon, and Sète.
Special Equipment & Heavy Lift
Open Top, Flat Rack, and Platform containers for out-of-gauge industrial machinery and marble slabs.
Port Drayage & Intermodal Rail
Seamless container haulage connecting inland Turkish factories to deepsea terminals.
Dangerous Goods (IMO / IMDG)
Certified hazmat seafreight handling and IMO declaration filing.
Equipment Specifications Table
Verified technical parameters, payload capacities, and regulatory standards
| Equipment Name | Capacity (Volume) | Internal Dimensions | Max Payload |
|---|---|---|---|
20ft General Purpose (20' GP) Optimal for heavy, dense cargo such as metals, minerals, machine parts, and chemical drums. | 33.2 m³ (11 Euro Pallets) | 5.90m L × 2.35m W × 2.39m H | 28,250 kg |
40ft High Cube (40' HC) Industry standard for voluminous manufactured products, textiles, furniture, and consumer retail goods. | 76.4 m³ (24–25 Euro Pallets) | 12.03m L × 2.35m W × 2.70m H | 26,580 kg |
40ft High Cube Reefer (40' HR) Equipped with state-of-the-art Daikin/Carrier cooling units with atmosphere control for perishable food and chemicals. | 67.0 m³ (23 Euro Pallets) | 11.58m L × 2.29m W × 2.50m H | 29,520 kg |
40ft Flat Rack (Collapsible) Engineered for oversized industrial machinery, construction vehicles, and heavy project components. | Variable (Out-of-Gauge) | 12.03m L × 2.40m W × 2.14m H | 39,000 kg |
Process steps (Operational Workflow)
Standard 4-step execution protocol from rate quotation to proof of delivery handover
Cargo Sizing & Container Selection
CBM volume and gross payload evaluation to recommend optimal 20'GP, 40'HC, or specialized reefer equipment.
Booking & Empty Equipment Drayage
Ocean carrier slot reservation, empty container release from depot, and factory stuffing coordination.
Port Drayage & SOLAS VGM Filing
Haulage to port terminal (Ambarlı/Mersin), certified weighbridge VGM issuance, and customs export clearance.
Ocean Voyage & Bill of Lading Handover
Deepsea transit tracking, Sea Waybill / Original B/L release, and destination port clearance coordination.
Popular routes (Top Trade Corridors)
High-volume commercial trade corridors operated under this transport mode
Shipment Planning Tools
Interactive volumetric, equipment stuffing, and regulatory calculation tools
Turkey International Transit Time Estimator
Check door-to-door transit timelines across European, British, American, and Gulf trade lanes.
CBM (Cubic Meter) Calculator
Calculate cubic meters and air freight volumetric weight (1:6000) for boxes and cartons.
Pallet-to-Truck & Container Calculator
Calculate how many standard Euro pallets (120x80cm) or ISO pallets (120x100cm) fit into a standard 13.6m trailer or container.
CBAM Carbon Footprint Calculator
Calculate transport CO2e emissions (GLEC v3.0 / ISO 14083) for Turkey-to-Europe freight and generate official EU CBAM declaration reports.
Intermodal Container Specifications Guide
Payload, dimensions, door openings, and tare weights for 20ft, 40ft, 40HC, and Reefer shipping containers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions regarding Sea Shipping operations and requirements
What is the difference between FCL and LCL ocean shipping?
What is SOLAS VGM and who is responsible for providing it?
How long does sea container transit take from Turkey to the US East Coast?
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