UAE to Turkey Shipping — Sea Freight & Cargo

Container ship at dusk on the Türkiye trade lane

Why this route

Four gateways across two coasts.

Türkiye's ports span the eastern Mediterranean at Mersin, the Marmara region at Istanbul and Izmit, and the Aegean at Aliağa — giving us flexible routing to match your cargo's final destination inside Türkiye or onward into Europe.

FCL & LCL sailings to Mersin, Istanbul, Izmit & Aliağa
Customs documentation prepared before departure
Container sales with delivery across Türkiye

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What we offer

Every Turkish gateway, one quote.

FCL — Full Container

Dedicated equipment for full-load shipments to any of the four ports.

LCL — Consolidation

CBM-priced groupage for smaller commercial shipments.

Customs clearance

Documentation prepared and checked before your vessel sails.

Container sales

New & certified-used containers, delivered across Türkiye.

Route optimisation

We choose the fastest gateway for your cargo's final destination.

Onward Europe links

Coordination support for cargo continuing beyond Türkiye.

Before you ship

Documents you'll need.

Commercial invoice & packing list
Bill of lading (or sea waybill)
Certificate of origin
Import declaration for Turkish customs
Product-specific certificates where applicable

FAQ

UAE to Türkiye — common questions.

How long does shipping from UAE to Turkey take?

Sea freight from Jebel Ali to Turkish Mediterranean ports (Mersin, Istanbul, Izmit, Aliağa) typically takes 10–14 days via the Suez Canal, depending on the specific port and carrier routing.

Which Turkish ports does KWK Shipping serve?

Mersin, Istanbul, Izmit and Aliağa are our primary Turkish gateways, covering both the eastern Mediterranean and Marmara/Aegean regions.

Can I buy shipping containers for delivery in Turkey?

Yes, KWK Shipping sells new and certified-used containers with delivery to Mersin, Istanbul and surrounding industrial hubs.

Explore more

Other routes we serve.

UAE → Pakistan → UAE → Saudi Arabia → UAE → Iraq → UAE → India → UAE → China → UAE → Egypt →

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