Sea Freight
Cost-effective FCL and LCL ocean shipping solutions for all types of cargo.
Detailed Service Scope
Ocean shipping carries approximately 80% of global trade by volume, making it the backbone of international commerce. For large volume, heavy, or cost-sensitive cargo, sea freight remains the most economical international transport mode per unit. Inter Logistics A.Ş. offers comprehensive Full Container Load (FCL) and Less-than-Container-Load (LCL) ocean freight services from Turkey's major seaports to shipping hubs worldwide.
**FCL (Full Container Load)**
FCL is the preferred choice when your cargo fills or nearly fills a container, or when security and dedicated space are paramount. We offer standard 20' (TEU), 40' (FEU), and 40' High Cube dry containers, as well as specialized equipment.
**LCL (Less-than-Container-Load / Groupage)**
When your cargo is below a full container load, LCL consolidation services allow you to share container space with other shippers, paying only for the cubic meters or weight you occupy. Our consolidation hubs at Mersin, Ambarlı, and Gemlik process weekly LCL departures to all major global destinations.
**Special Container Equipment**
- *Reefer Containers:* Temperature-controlled containers from -25°C to +25°C for food, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and other temperature-sensitive cargo. - *Open Top Containers:* For cargo that exceeds standard door height — machinery, metal profiles, industrial boilers. - *Flat Rack Containers:* For out-of-gauge cargo such as construction equipment, vehicles, and industrial vessels. - *Breakbulk:* For oversized project cargo that cannot be containerized, we arrange breakbulk vessel bookings.
**Port Coverage**
Major Turkish departure ports: Mersin, Ambarlı (Istanbul), Gemlik (Bursa), Izmir Aliağa, and Iskenderun. Key global destination ports: Rotterdam, Hamburg, Antwerp, Felixstowe, Valencia, Piraeus, Jebel Ali, Colombo, Singapore, Shanghai, Busan, Los Angeles, New York, and 300+ more.
**Port Operations & Customs Integration**
We handle complete port operations: customs clearance declaration, demurrage management, container drayage to your facility, and cargo insurance. Our AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) status ensures priority processing at customs, reducing port dwell time.
For Turkish-language port operations support, visit www.interlojistik.com.
Capabilities & Features
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What is the difference between FCL and LCL?
FCL (Full Container Load) means your cargo fills or rents an entire container exclusively. LCL (Less-than-Container-Load) means your cargo shares a container with other shippers, paying proportionally. FCL is faster and cheaper per unit for large loads; LCL is economical for smaller shipments.
Q:How long does sea freight take from Turkey to Asia?
Transit times: Turkey to China (Shanghai, Tianjin) ~20–30 days; Turkey to Southeast Asia (Singapore, Bangkok) ~18–25 days; Turkey to USA East Coast ~25–35 days. LCL transits may be slightly longer due to consolidation schedules.
Q:Can you ship refrigerated cargo by sea?
Yes. We offer reefer container services maintaining temperatures from -25°C to +25°C. We handle food products, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals in reefer containers with full temperature monitoring documentation.
Q:Do you handle customs clearance at Turkish seaports?
Yes. Our AEO-licensed customs brokers manage all import, export, and transit customs declarations at Mersin, Ambarlı, Gemlik, and Iskenderun. AEO priority status reduces standard inspection times significantly.
