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TRSSX Samsun Port
Samsun Port is the seaport of Samsun, in the city of Samsunin Turkey. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is TRSSX.

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Port Code

TRSSX

Name

Samsun

Country / Region

Turkey

City

Samsun

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

41.2834150

Longitude

36.4106100

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Samsun Port (UN/LOCODE: TRSSX)

Samsun, Turkey · Black Sea region · 41.2834150° N, 36.4106100° E

Samsun Port is a seaport on Turkey’s northern Black Sea coast, positioned between Kalyon Burnu and Civa Burnu. It functions as a gateway for central Black Sea trade and as an Anatolian cargo outlet, with road and railway connectivity identified in the supplied port record. Its hinterland reaches central parts of Turkey, while the port also supports import, export and transit movements, including cargoes connected with Iran. Our platform treats TRSSX as a multimodal regional gateway rather than assuming a fixed direct-service pattern; actual carrier routing, equipment release, terminal acceptance and inland delivery conditions must be confirmed for each shipment.

Port code	TRSSX
Country / city	Turkey / Samsun
Port type	Black Sea commercial seaport with road and railway hinterland connections
Geographical position	41.2834150° N, 36.4106100° E

Key Highlights

Central Black Sea gateway

Suitable for cargo serving the central Black Sea coast and Anatolian markets, subject to the selected carrier’s port rotation.

Multimodal hinterland

The supplied port profile identifies both railway and highway connections, creating options for inland planning beyond truck-only delivery.

Regional transit role

Transit cargo linked with Iran and other Black Sea trading partners may require coordinated customs, border and inland routing checks.

Mixed cargo environment

Containerized, general, bulk and project-related cargoes can require different terminal, packing, documentation and equipment arrangements.

Facilities & Services

Container handling: Our service team can arrange FCL planning through the available carrier and terminal channel; equipment type, empty release and acceptance windows require shipment-specific confirmation.
General and bulk cargo: The port profile supports import, export and transit cargo, so breakbulk, dry bulk or project cargo should be reviewed separately from standard container procedures.
Liquid and fertilizer-related cargo: The supplied description identifies the Azot Sanayi Terminal (TUGSAS), approximately 6 nautical miles southeast of Samsun Port, as handling liquid ammonia and phosphate cargoes. Terminal acceptance and dangerous-goods requirements must be checked before quotation.
Road and rail connection: Samsun’s hinterland distribution can be planned through road or rail interfaces, with final feasibility dependent on cargo dimensions, wagon or truck availability, permits and delivery address.
Protected harbor approach: The supplied port data describes two breakwaters of 3,132 m and 1,580 m. Berth allocation, draft, operating restrictions and weather-related decisions remain subject to terminal and port confirmation.

Routes & Logistics Timing

Black Sea trade

Common planning directions include Black Sea coastal markets and Turkey’s domestic hinterland. Whether cargo moves direct, via transshipment or through a regional hub depends on the carrier schedule and booking date.

European connections

Europe–Black Sea cargo may be routed through Mediterranean or Black Sea networks. We confirm the actual port rotation, transshipment point and cut-off before issuing a transit estimate.

Iran-related transit

Cargo destined for or arriving from Iran requires a complete review of the ocean leg, Turkish inland movement, customs status and any onward border procedure.

Timing variables

Transit time is affected by vessel rotation, transshipment, equipment availability, terminal cut-offs, customs inspection, rail or truck capacity, weather and border conditions. No fixed transit promise should be made without a live booking confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Hinterland: Samsun serves the central Black Sea coastal area and provides an Anatolian gateway for cargo moving to or from inland Turkish production and consumption centers.
Industrial and agricultural flows: Typical planning categories may include industrial inputs, machinery, manufactured goods, agricultural products and fertilizer-related cargo; exact acceptance depends on commodity and terminal capability.
Bulk and liquid cargo: Phosphate and liquid ammonia are specifically associated with the nearby Azot Sanayi Terminal reference. These shipments require dedicated safety, packaging, declaration and terminal checks.
Transit cargo: Iran-linked and other regional transit shipments require alignment between ocean documents, customs regime, inland carrier instructions and final destination requirements.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-offs: Booking cut-off, shipping instruction deadline, VGM submission, terminal gate-in and customs release are separate milestones. Our service team verifies the applicable schedule rather than relying on a generic port closing time.
Dangerous goods: For ammonia, phosphate products, chemicals, batteries or other regulated cargo, provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and packing details before booking. Acceptance is subject to carrier and terminal approval.
Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, origin information, permits and transit instructions must be consistent. Customs examination or document review can extend the release window.
Inland delivery: Confirm road weight, dimensions, axle restrictions, rail suitability, delivery appointment, unloading equipment and permit needs before quoting a door-to-door movement.

Shipping Tips from Our Team

Send the commodity description, HS code, package dimensions, gross weight, ready date and final delivery address before requesting a TRSSX option; this allows our team to screen equipment and inland feasibility.
For FCL cargo, secure the booking only after confirming empty-container release, terminal receiving window, VGM process and the carrier’s actual port rotation.
Use seaworthy export packing and clear package marks. Heavy, oversized or non-stackable cargo should be assessed for lashing, flat-rack, open-top or project handling before the rate is finalized.
For time-sensitive shipments, ask our service team to compare a Black Sea routing with an alternative regional gateway, using total landed cost, customs complexity and inland reliability—not ocean freight alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is TRSSX a seaport or an inland port?A: TRSSX is the Samsun seaport in Turkey’s Black Sea region. Its road and railway connections support inland distribution, but the shipment still requires a confirmed ocean or feeder service where applicable.
Q: Can Samsun handle dangerous goods?A: Dangerous-goods handling may be possible for approved cargo and facilities, but it is not automatic. Our platform requires the full DG profile and obtains carrier, terminal and regulatory acceptance before booking.
Q: Does every shipment have a direct sailing to Samsun?A: No fixed direct-service assumption should be made. Routing may involve a regional hub or transshipment, and the available option depends on origin, destination, carrier rotation and booking date.
Q: Can cargo move from Samsun to Iran by rail or truck?A: Iran-related transit can be planned, but feasibility depends on customs status, inland route, border conditions, permits, cargo type and the selected carrier. Our team confirms these points case by case.
Q: What causes delays after vessel arrival?A: Common causes include missing customs documents, inspection, DG approval, terminal release, equipment or inland capacity constraints, delivery appointments and weather or border conditions.

Data Sources & Provenance

Hard identifiers, port code, name, country, city, coordinates and the geographic/operational description in this module are based on the supplied TRSSX port master record. The UN/LOCODE reference framework can be checked through unece.org. For current terminal acceptance, vessel calls, cut-offs, cargo restrictions, equipment release and operational notices, our service team verifies the live carrier and terminal instructions before confirmation.

The location and handling reference for the Azot Sanayi Terminal, including the supplied approximate distance and cargo description, is presented as port-record information and should be reconfirmed with the responsible terminal or carrier for the specific shipment. No unverified berth capacity, draft, throughput, sailing frequency, transit time or fee is stated here.