Freight Shipping from Turkey to United States
Comprehensive transatlantic ocean container shipping and air cargo logistics connecting Turkish export hubs to American commercial centers with strict US CBP regulatory compliance.
Corridor Overview & Typical Transit Times
Estimated door-to-door transit timelines across all multimodal transport options for Turkey to United States.
Direct standard tilt and mega trailers (100 m³) with continuous GPS satellite tracking.
Scheduled 20ft/40ft/40HC container sailings via Ambarlı, Gemlik, Aliağa, and Mersin ports.
Priority passenger and freighter capacity from Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen (SAW).
Ro-Ro sea-bridge or dedicated double-driver express vans bypassing weekend driving bans.
Key Operational Advantages on the United States Corridor:
Available Shipping Modes from Turkey to United States
Select the optimal mode based on your shipment volume, urgency, and budget.
Road Freight FTL & Groupage (LTL)
Full truckload (FTL) offers dedicated 13.6m tilt trailers or 100 m³ mega trailers loaded directly at your Turkish facility. Consolidated groupage (LTL) runs weekly departures with deconsolidation across major United States terminals.
- Standard 13.6m TIR: 33 Euro Pallets / 24,500 kg
- Mega Trailers: 3.00m internal clear height (100 m³)
- Frigo Reefer: -25°C to +25°C continuous telematics
Ocean Container Freight (FCL & LCL)
Contracted carrier space with Maersk, MSC, Arkas, and Turkon. Full container load (20ft, 40ft, 40HC) and Less than Container Load (LCL) consolidation connecting Turkish deepsea ports with United States maritime gateways.
- 20' GP: 33.2 m³ / Up to 28,250 kg net payload
- 40' High Cube: 76.4 m³ / 24-25 Euro Pallets
- SOLAS VGM certification & port drayage included
Express Air Cargo & Charters
When transit time is critical for automotive line-down parts, high-fashion textiles, or pharmaceuticals, our air cargo team arranges next-flight-out and consolidated cargo via Istanbul Airport (IST).
- Daily scheduled flights via Turkish Cargo & carriers
- Chargeable ratio: 1:6000 (1 m³ = 167 kg)
- Airside customs clearance 7 days a week
Customs Clearance & Mandatory Trade Documents
Regulatory compliance framework governing exports from Turkey to United States.
Trade Agreement: Bilateral Trade / WTO MFN
Shipments between Turkey and United States are subject to bilateral tariff regulations and standard destination import duty assessments.
Export Gateways & Border Crossings
Brosan Lojistik operates through authorized customs offices and major border terminals to minimize clearance dwell times.
Popular Export Commodities: Turkey to United States
Brosan Lojistik specializes in the handling, specialized securing, and customs handling of major bilateral export categories:
Frequently Asked Questions: Turkey to United States Shipping
Practical guidance on transit times, customs certificates, driving bans, and rate structures.
What is ISF 10+2 and why is it critical for US ocean freight?
Importer Security Filing (ISF 10+2) must be filed with US CBP at least 24 hours prior to loading cargo onto the ocean vessel in Turkey. Failure to file incurs steep CBP penalties ($5,000 per violation). Brosan Lojistik ensures 100% timely ISF transmission.
How long does sea container shipping take from Turkey to New York?
Direct ocean container lines from Ambarlı (Istanbul) or Aliağa (Izmir) arrive at Port of New York & New Jersey in 16 to 22 transit days.
Calculate CBM & Pallet Capacities for United States
Use our automated tools to determine volumetric weight, calculate Euro Pallet fit in standard 13.6m trailers, or inspect container dimensions before dispatch.
Request an Instant Freight Quote for United States
Complete the quick multimodal form below to receive immediate rate estimates and assigned tracking reference (TFQ-2026-XXXXX) from Brosan Lojistik.
Instant Freight Quotation (RFQ)
Select Primary Transport Mode
Choose the optimal shipping method for your cargo route from Turkey. You can adjust equipment details in step 3.
Road FTL (Full Truckload)
Dedicated 13.6m Tilt & Mega Trailers
Direct door-to-door transit across Europe & UK. 90–100 m³ volume, up to 24,500 kg net cargo payload. Express double-driver options available.
Road LTL (Groupage / Part Load)
Consolidated Pallet Freight
Cost-effective partial truckload with weekly scheduled departures from Istanbul, Bursa, and Izmir to European cross-dock hubs.
Sea FCL (Full Container)
20ft, 40ft & 40HC Containers
Direct carrier contracts via Ambarlı, Mersin, Aliağa, and Gemlik ports to major European, North American, and Middle Eastern ocean hubs.
Sea LCL (Consolidation)
Shared Ocean Container Space
Ship individual pallets and crates globally via CFS consolidation. Pay only for the volume (CBM) and weight (W/M) you use.
Air Cargo Express
Scheduled Airlines & Freighter Charters
Next-flight-out express freight from Istanbul mega-hub (IST/SAW) for urgent automotive, aerospace, pharma, and high-value cargo.
Ro-Ro Intermodal
Sea Bridge (Pendik/Trieste) + Rail
Green, border-congestion-free multimodal logistics bypassing Balkan transit permits. Direct sea crossing to Italy/France connected to European rail.