Guangdong: Guangzhou (wholesale markets), Shenzhen (electronics), Foshan (furniture).

East China: Shanghai (textiles), Yiwu (small commodities), Ningbo (machinery).

North China: Beijing (tech), Tianjin (auto parts).

West China: Chengdu (electronics), Chongqing (appliances).

Verify quantities and inspect for damage to meet Turkey’s import standards, including compliance with the Turkish Standards Institute (TSE) regulations and Turkish Customs (Gümrük Genel Müdürlüğü) requirements.

Group items by type to optimize container space (for sea freight) or cargo volume (for air freight), reducing shipping costs for the transit across the Mediterranean Sea or via air routes.

Package fragile goods (e.g., electronics, glassware) with rugged, moisture-resistant and shock-resistant materials and secure heavy items (e.g., automotive parts, construction machinery) to withstand transport conditions, whether by sea or air.

Port of Istanbul: One of the busiest ports in the Mediterranean, handling a large share of Turkey’s imports, with transit times averaging 25–30 days from Guangzhou/Shenzhen. It serves Istanbul, Ankara, and industrial zones across the country via road and rail networks, supporting sectors like automotive, textiles, and manufacturing.

Port of Izmir: A major port on the Aegean coast, with transit times of 26–31 days, ideal for shipments to Izmir, Bursa, and western Turkey, particularly for consumer goods and agricultural equipment.

Mersin Port: A key port in the south, with transit times of 28–33 days, serving southern provinces and connecting to the Middle East, suitable for industrial machinery and construction materials.

EXW Guangzhou: You take control from our warehouse—we handle pickup from suppliers, inspect goods, and prepare them for collection.

FOB Guangzhou: We deliver goods to Guangzhou port or airport, handle export clearance, and load onto the vessel or aircraft—you manage freight, insurance, and onward transport to Turkey.

CIF Turkey: We cover costs, insurance, and freight to Port of Istanbul, Port of Izmir, Mersin Port, Istanbul Airport, or other major Turkish airports—you handle import clearance and final delivery to local destinations (e.g., Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir).

Chinese Export Documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration, and Certificate of Origin (to support tariff calculations under Turkey’s trade agreements, including with the EU and China).

Turkish Import Requirements:

Automotive Parts to Istanbul: A car manufacturer in Istanbul sourced 420+ items from 6 Chinese cities (Tianjin, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Ningbo, Qingdao, Wuhan), including engine components, electronics, and interior parts. We consolidated the goods in our Guangzhou warehouse within 4 days, shipped via CIF terms to Port of Istanbul in a 40ft container, and coordinated delivery to their factory. The shipment arrived in 28 days, saving 34% on shipping costs compared to individual deliveries.

Textiles & Apparel to Izmir: A fashion retailer in Izmir needed fabrics from Shanghai, ready-to-wear clothing from Guangzhou, and accessories from Yiwu. We consolidated the goods, shipped via FOB terms to Port of Izmir in an LCL container, and arranged delivery to their stores. The shipment cleared Turkish Customs in 1.5 days, arriving 29 days after pickup—meeting their seasonal collection launch.

Urgent Electronics to Ankara: A tech company required smartphones from Shenzhen and smart home devices from Chengdu for their Ankara offices. We consolidated the goods, shipped via air freight to Ankara Esenboğa Airport under CIF terms, and coordinated local delivery. The shipment arrived door-to-door in 7 days—critical for their product launch event.

Consolidation Expertise: Our Guangzhou warehouse optimizes loading for both sea and air freight, minimizing costs for multi-supplier orders—vital for Turkey’s automotive and textile sectors.

Trade Agreement Knowledge: Deep understanding of Turkey’s customs regulations and preferential trade policies, ensuring clients maximize tariff savings and compliance with EU-aligned standards.

Trusted Partnerships: As a class 1 agent for shipping lines, airlines, and Turkish logistics providers, we ensure secure and timely delivery to all major Turkish cities and industrial zones.

Risk Mitigation: All shipments are insured by Ping An Insurance, covering loss, damage, or delays—essential for transit across long maritime routes or busy air corridors.

Payment Flexibility: Accept 15+ currencies via XTransfer and China Merchants Bank, including Turkish Lira (TRY), US Dollar (USD), Euro (EUR), and Chinese Yuan (CNY).

WeChat, WhatsApp & Telephone: +86-18898403007

Email: sales8@blshipping.com

Website: www.blshipping.com

Office: Room 607-608, Talent Building, No.1 Yichuang Street, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, China (Post Code: 510555)