TRFAT Port Code Lookup
Total 1 ports of TRFAT
Fatsa Port is the seaport of Fatsa, in the city of Fatsain Turkey. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is TRFAT.
Fatsa Port Overview
Fatsa (UN/LOCODE: TRFAT) is a small Black Sea port in Turkey, located at approximately 41.044020° N, 37.490070° E on the coast of Fatsa. It is a local marine gateway serving bulk and general cargo rather than a documented mainline container hub. The supplied port record describes one pier handling these cargo categories, with approximately 800,000 tonnes and 55 vessels handled annually; the largest vessel recorded in that record was 40 metres in length. These figures should be treated as reference data and reconfirmed with the local operator before fixing a shipment. Our service team can assess whether Fatsa is suitable for the cargo, or whether a larger regional gateway is more appropriate.
| Port code | TRFAT |
|---|---|
| Country / region | Turkey / Black Sea |
| Port type | Small coastal seaport; bulk and general cargo focus |
| Reference coordinates | 41.044020° N, 37.490070° E |
| Reference operating profile | One pier; approximately 800,000 tonnes and 55 vessels annually according to the supplied port record |
Key Highlights
- Small-port profile: Plan Fatsa primarily for bulk and general cargo; do not assume standard container-terminal services.
- Single-pier dependency: Berth availability, cargo sequence and vessel acceptance should be confirmed before booking.
- Vessel suitability matters: The supplied record identifies a 40-metre maximum vessel length among recorded calls, not a guaranteed current restriction.
- Black Sea access: International routing normally requires a feeder, coaster, barge or truck connection arranged through a suitable regional hub, subject to carrier acceptance.
- Pre-advice is essential: Cargo dimensions, lifting method, packing, dangerous-goods status and inland equipment should be checked before issuing a firm quotation.
Facilities & Services
- Marine interface: The supplied description identifies one pier serving bulk and general cargo. Berth length, draft, working hours and handling equipment must be confirmed for each vessel and commodity.
- Bulk cargo handling: Dry bulk or project-related cargo may be feasible subject to cargo characteristics, discharge method, dust-control requirements and terminal approval.
- General cargo: Breakbulk, bagged goods, steel, timber or other conventional cargo may be considered after checking lifting points, packing and available shore equipment.
- Container cargo: The supplied record does not establish dedicated container-yard, reefer, empty-container or regular terminal-service capability. Our team will verify whether a container move can be handled locally or should use another gateway.
- Inland connection: Road transport is the practical planning assumption for local collection and delivery. Truck access, vehicle dimensions, loading appointments and route restrictions require shipment-specific confirmation.
Routes & Transit Times
- Black Sea and Turkish coastal movements: Fatsa may be considered for coastal or short-sea cargo where a suitable vessel and compatible berth window are available; sailing availability is not assumed.
- International cargo: Containerized exports and imports may require truck delivery to a larger regional container gateway, followed by a mainline or feeder leg. The correct gateway depends on carrier acceptance, cargo type and final destination.
- Transit planning: We quote transit as a routing estimate only after confirming vessel space, transshipment, customs status, port handling and inland trucking. No fixed transit time or direct service should be presumed.
- Main delay factors: One-pier congestion, weather in the Black Sea, vessel-size restrictions, cargo readiness, customs inspection and equipment availability can materially change the schedule.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
Fatsa is positioned on Turkey’s northern Black Sea coast and serves the local Fatsa area and nearby inland districts through road-based collection and delivery. Its commercial relevance is linked to the surrounding agricultural, food-processing, forestry and small-scale industrial economy, although the precise cargo mix varies by season and terminal program.
- Likely cargo profile: dry bulk, bagged commodities, agricultural products, general cargo, steel, timber-related goods and selected project cargo, subject to terminal acceptance.
- Export planning: Verify moisture, contamination, fumigation, packaging and cargo securing requirements before accepting agricultural or forestry-related cargo.
- Import planning: Confirm consignee unloading capacity, customs location, truck appointment requirements and any temporary-storage arrangement before vessel arrival.
- Heavy or oversized cargo: Obtain route surveys, axle-load checks, lifting plans and police or road permits where applicable; local acceptance cannot be inferred from port location alone.
Operations & Compliance
- Booking and cut-offs: Fatsa-specific cargo readiness, berthing, loading and document cut-offs should be obtained from the appointed agent or terminal. Our team will not apply a standard container cut-off to this small-port operation.
- Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, quantity, packaging certificate and safety documentation before booking. Written acceptance is required before dispatch.
- Customs documentation: Ensure the commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information and any commodity-specific permits are consistent. Customs procedure, inspection location and release conditions must be confirmed with the Turkish customs broker.
- Inspection and inland delivery: Customs examination, weighment, sampling and port congestion may extend dwell time. Keep truck, warehouse and consignee appointments flexible until cargo release is confirmed.
Shipping Tips from Our Service Team
- Send our team the commodity, HS code, packing method, dimensions, gross weight, volume, loading photos and final delivery address before requesting a firm routing.
- For containers, ask us to compare Fatsa-area delivery with a larger regional container gateway; the lowest ocean rate may not be the lowest landed logistics cost.
- For bulk or breakbulk cargo, prepare a cargo-handling statement covering lifting points, discharge sequence, moisture protection, securing and required shore equipment.
- Build schedule tolerance into the plan and keep an alternative port or truck route available until berth acceptance, customs handling and inland capacity are confirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data Sources & Provenance
Port identity and reference fields: supplied port record for TRFAT, including the name Fatsa, Turkey location, coordinates, cargo profile, reference annual throughput, vessel-call count and recorded vessel-length figure. These operational figures require confirmation with the appointed local port agent before execution.
Regulatory verification: Turkish customs and foreign-trade procedures should be checked through the official Ministry of Trade domain ticaret.gov.tr. National statistical context may be checked through the Turkish Statistical Institute domain tuik.gov.tr.
Verification boundary: No berth depth, terminal name, equipment inventory, container schedule, tariff, opening hours, carrier commitment or guaranteed transit time is stated because these items were not established by the supplied port record. Our service team will reconfirm them case by case.