Türkiye serves as a vital gateway for UK transport companies and manufacturers, acting as a bridge between Europe and the markets of the Middle East, Central Asia and the Caucasus.

To avoid long queues at land border crossings, many companies use freight ferry services. This helps speed up deliveries and allows drivers to take their required rest breaks during the sea crossing.

Türkiye's main industrial clusters and ferry routes

Specific ferry routes can connect your haulage business with the most important areas of Turkish industry.

Istanbul and the Marmara Region - the heart of the automotive and textile industries

Bursa and Kocaeli are world-class automotive centres, while Istanbul is the centre of ‘Fast Fashion’.

Trieste ⇄ Pendik (1 sailing daily | 65 hour sailing duration) - the most frequent connection from northern Italy to the industrial suburbs of Istanbul.

Sète ⇄ Yalova (5 sailings each week | 81 hour sailing duration) - the preferred route for transporting car parts and clothing from France and Spain.

Bari ⇄ Pendik (1 sailing each week | 45 hour sailing duration) - a quicker transit option from southern Italy.

Patras ⇄ Pendik (2 sailings each week | 28 hour sailing duration) - the fastest sea connection for cargo travelling through Greece.

Izmir Region - Chemicals, Machinery & Western Anatolia

The Izmir area is a key centre for chemical and heavy machinery production.

Sète ⇄ Alsancak (1 sailing each week | 109 hour sailing duration) - direct connection for suppliers from Western Europe to the port of Izmir.

Southern Türkiye and Mersin - Agriculture & Energy

Mersin is a gateway for the export of agricultural products and equipment to Iraq and the Middle East.

Trieste ⇄ Mersin (3 sailings each week | 72 hour sailing duration) - a key route for refrigerated transport and ADR dangerous goods.

Thrace Region - European Gateway

Trieste ⇄ Martas (1 sailing each week | 69 hour sailing duration) - located on the European side of Türkiye, it allows you to avoid traffic jams and bridge tolls in Istanbul.

Freightlink - your transport partner for Türkiye

Regardless of the type of goods you're moving, we provide a seamless ferry booking experience designed to save you time and money -

• Choose from over 1,000 ferry and tunnel routes across Europe
• Book online 24/7/365 or via our dedicated smartphone app for on-the-go bookings and customs clearance management
• We provide professional customs clearance assistance with our multilingual customer service team
• Benefit from a dedicated account manager who understands your business needs including support for abnormal and special loads
• Instant booking references with selected operators and competitive rates that keep your margins healthy

Opening an account is completely free and gives you a one-stop shop for all your logistics needs, whether you're shipping daily or once a month.

Book your Europe-Türkiye ferry routes online or contact our team