Why is road freight from Turkey to Europe so common?

Turkey’s Customs Union with the EU simplifies tariffs on many goods, and its land bridge into the Balkans and Central Europe makes trailer and groupage road freight fast and cost-effective versus sea. Many Turkish forwarders on CargoLinked run regular Europe road services.

What do Turkey’s forwarders typically specialise in?

Reflecting the country’s exports, providers commonly handle textiles and apparel, automotive parts, machinery, steel, and processed food. Filter by service type in the directory to match a forwarder to your commodity.

Freight Forwarders in Turkey

Q: Which Turkish ports and airports do forwarders use?

The main container ports are Ambarli and Gemlik in the Marmara region, Izmir on the Aegean, and Mersin on the Mediterranean. Istanbul Airport (IST) is the dominant air-cargo hub with global reach.

Sea, air & Europe road-freight specialists across Turkey

Browse 803 verified freight forwarders and logistics companies in Turkey on CargoLinked. Straddling Europe and Asia, Turkey ships through the Marmara ports of Ambarli and Gemlik, Izmir on the Aegean, and Mersin on the Mediterranean, with air cargo through Istanbul (IST). Turkey’s Customs Union with the EU makes road freight to Europe especially strong, alongside ocean services to the US, Gulf, and North Africa. Forwarders specialise in textiles, automotive, machinery, and food exports, plus customs clearance and European groupage. Compare providers by service and mode, then post a free freight request for competitive quotes.

Freight Forwarders in Turkey

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