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TRKMX Kumport Port
Kumport Port is the major seaport of Istanbul, in the city of Istanbulin Turkey. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is TRKMX.

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Port Code

TRKMX

Name

Kumport

Country / Region

Turkey

City

Istanbul

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Main Port

Latitude

40.9684600

Longitude

28.6744170

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Kumport (UN/LOCODE: TRKMX) is a private container terminal within the Ambarli port complex on the northern shore of the Sea of Marmara, serving Istanbul and its surrounding industrial market. The terminal is positioned on the European side of Istanbul and functions as an ocean gateway for containerized imports and exports moving between Turkey, the Mediterranean, Europe, the Black Sea and wider intercontinental markets. The supplied port record places the terminal at 40.9684600°N, 28.6744170°E. Our service team treats TRKMX as a seaport operation requiring terminal-specific coordination for booking, cargo acceptance, customs documentation, truck appointments and empty-container return. Terminal names, operating windows, acceptance rules and current handling figures should be reconfirmed before each shipment.

UN/LOCODE	TRKMX
Port / Terminal	KUMPORT, Istanbul
Country	Turkey
Coordinates	40.9684600°N, 28.6744170°E
Port type	Seaport; container-focused terminal within the Ambarli complex

Key Highlights

European Istanbul gatewayServes the dense manufacturing, distribution and consumption base around Istanbul and northwestern Turkey.

Ambarli complex connectivityContainer, dry-bulk, general-cargo and liquid-cargo facilities operate within the wider Ambarli area; the exact terminal must be stated on shipping documents.

Road-led inland deliveryTruck planning is central for factory pickup, customs transfer, depot moves and final delivery around Istanbul.

Multi-directional trade roleSchedules may connect with Mediterranean, European, Black Sea and transshipment hubs, subject to carrier planning and seasonal changes.

Terminal-specific controlCut-offs, empty release, gate procedures, weighing and inspection arrangements must be checked against the nominated voyage.

Facilities & Services

Container handling: Kumport is identified in the supplied TRKMX record as the Marport East container terminal, supporting container vessel operations, quay handling, yard stacking and gate interchange.
Wider port complex: The Ambarli area includes separate container, general-cargo, bulk and liquid-cargo facilities. Do not use a neighbouring terminal's procedures for a TRKMX booking.
Yard and gate operations: Import delivery, export receiving, empty-container collection and return are controlled by the terminal, carrier and appointed depot; release status should be checked before dispatching a truck.
Customs and inspection interface: Cargo may require documentary review, physical inspection, scanning or customs-directed handling. The responsible customs broker should coordinate the declaration and inspection location.
Inland distribution: Road haulage is commonly used for Istanbul and nearby industrial zones. Rail availability, intermodal routing and special-equipment handling should be confirmed shipment by shipment rather than assumed.

The supplied record reports approximately 428,830 TEU and 1,620 vessels annually for the Kumport terminal. These are reference figures from the provided port data, not a current operational guarantee; our service team will reconfirm the latest terminal information when quoting.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical trade directions: Services may be arranged toward the Mediterranean, North and West Europe, Black Sea markets, the Middle East and Asia through direct calls or transshipment hubs, depending on the selected carrier and sailing plan.
Feeder and transshipment planning: Cargo requiring a connection can be affected by hub congestion, vessel omission, schedule recovery, equipment availability and customs status. Our team checks the complete port-pair routing instead of relying only on the first vessel leg.
Transit-time control: Actual transit depends on carrier rotation, transshipment, weather, congestion, border procedures and inland delivery. Published sailing times are indicative and must be confirmed against the booking, bill of lading and latest carrier schedule.
Inland leg: Istanbul-area delivery timing is influenced by terminal gate conditions, truck appointment availability, traffic restrictions, customs release and whether the consignee can receive the container within the free-time period.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterlandIstanbul and the European side of the Marmara region, with onward road distribution to northwestern Turkish industrial and commercial centres.

Manufacturing supply chainsAutomotive components, machinery, appliances, textiles, furniture, plastics, chemicals and consumer products are common containerized categories in the region, subject to cargo-specific acceptance.

Import flowsFinished goods, components, raw materials and retail cargo generally require synchronized customs clearance, delivery appointment and empty-equipment planning.

Export flowsFactory-loaded cargo benefits from early equipment confirmation, verified gross mass submission, compliant packing and a receiving plan aligned with the terminal cut-off.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off discipline: Export documentation, verified gross mass, customs status, cargo receiving and terminal gate cut-offs are separate controls. Our team obtains the applicable voyage-specific deadlines rather than using a generic port cut-off.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, package count, net weight, emergency information and container details before booking. Acceptance remains subject to carrier and terminal approval.
Customs documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document instructions, origin information, permits and customs declarations must be consistent. Product description, HS classification, consignee details and values should be checked before submission.
Inland pickup and delivery: Confirm container size, gross weight, chassis or vehicle suitability, appointment requirements, road restrictions, unloading capability and free-time exposure before assigning a truck.

Shipping Tips

State TRKMX / Kumport clearly in the booking request and distinguish it from other terminals within the Ambarli complex.
Request equipment and empty-release confirmation before fixing the factory loading date, especially for reefer, overweight, out-of-gauge or hazardous cargo.
Send draft shipping instructions and customs documents to our service team early enough to resolve discrepancies before the carrier and terminal cut-offs.
For urgent or schedule-sensitive cargo, ask us to compare alternative carrier rotations, transshipment options or nearby Ambarli-area terminal solutions; availability, acceptance and cost must be confirmed case by case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TRKMX the same as the entire Ambarli port complex?

No. TRKMX identifies Kumport. Ambarli is a wider port area containing multiple independently operated terminals and cargo facilities. Our team confirms the exact terminal, carrier instruction and gate process before arranging cargo movement.

Can a truck deliver export cargo directly to Kumport?

Usually, export receiving is arranged through the nominated carrier and terminal process, but the permitted receiving window, booking reference, container status, VGM and customs readiness must be checked for the specific sailing. A truck should not be dispatched solely on the basis of a vessel ETA.

What causes common delays at this port?

Typical causes include late documentation, customs holds, terminal or carrier cut-off changes, unavailable empty equipment, inspection orders, truck appointment constraints, congestion and transshipment disruption. Our service team monitors each milestone separately.

How should dangerous goods be booked?

Provide complete and accurate dangerous-goods details before booking. Carrier and terminal approval is required, and cargo may be rejected or delayed if the declaration, marks, labels, packing or container information is inconsistent.

Can you quote delivery from Kumport to another Turkish city?

Yes. We can assess port handling, customs coordination and inland trucking as a combined movement. The quote requires the delivery address, cargo dimensions and weight, container type, customs status, unloading conditions and any appointment or special-equipment requirement.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary port identity: UN/LOCODE, terminal name, country, city, coordinates and the supplied handling reference are taken from the TRKMX port record provided for this page.
Terminal verification: Current terminal procedures, vessel acceptance, cargo restrictions and operational notices should be checked with the official Kumport operator at kumport.com.tr.
Maritime regulatory reference: Turkey's Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure information is available through uab.gov.tr.
Customs and trade compliance reference: Turkish Ministry of Trade information is available through trade.gov.tr.
Verification boundary: Schedules, cut-offs, equipment availability, customs decisions, charges, terminal rules and handling capacity can change. Our service team confirms these items against the active booking and current official instructions before execution.