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TRTZX Trabzon Port
Trabzon Port is the seaport of Trabzon, in the city of Trabzonin Turkey. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is TRTZX.

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Port Code

TRTZX

Name

Trabzon

Country / Region

Turkey

City

Trabzon

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Latitude

41.0059400

Longitude

39.7462350

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Trabzon Port (UN/LOCODE: TRTZX) is a seaport on Turkey’s Black Sea coast, serving the eastern Black Sea region and trade flows connected with Iran and Iraq. It is approximately 170 km west of the Georgian border and combines an outer harbour for vessel anchorage with a sheltered inner harbour protected by two breakwaters. The port also has a Free Zone area, supporting transit-oriented cargo operations. Based on the supplied port record, around 650 vessels visit annually; the largest vessel handled in that record is 200 m long with a 10.5 m draught. Our service team treats TRTZX as a regional gateway requiring careful confirmation of vessel acceptance, cargo type, berth planning and inland delivery conditions before booking.

Port code	TRTZX
Country / city	Turkey / Trabzon
Region	Black Sea and Mediterranean–Middle East logistics region
Coordinates in supplied record	41.0059400, 39.7462350
Port profile	Sea port with inner harbour, outer anchorage and Free Zone-related logistics

Key Highlights

Black Sea regional gatewayTrabzon supports eastern Turkey and regional cross-border trade rather than functioning only as a local city port.

Transit trade relevanceConnections toward Iran and Iraq make customs status, transit documentation and inland routing central to the booking plan.

Mixed cargo orientationThe supplied profile identifies cereals, vegetables, fruit, tea and hazelnuts among export cargoes.

Harbour protectionAn outer harbour and a sheltered inner harbour provide different planning conditions for anchorage and berthing.

Container planning requiredThe supplied record lists six FCL service entries and no LCL or automotive entries; actual equipment and consolidation availability must be reconfirmed.

Facilities & Services

Harbour and anchorage: The outer harbour can be used for vessel waiting and anchorage planning, while the inner harbour is sheltered by two breakwaters. Berthing windows remain subject to port and vessel confirmation.
Container cargo: Our team can arrange FCL enquiries through the available service network. Container equipment, reefer acceptance, free time and terminal cut-offs must be checked for each sailing.
Breakbulk and bulk cargo: The cargo profile is compatible with agricultural and food-related movements, but loading method, packaging, cargo cleanliness and handling availability should be confirmed before nomination.
Free Zone interface: The Free Zone may be relevant to transit, storage or re-export structures. Customs treatment and eligibility must be verified for the specific transaction.
Inland collection and delivery: Road-based first- and last-mile planning is essential for eastern Turkey and onward regional movements. Vehicle type, border route and delivery appointment should be agreed in advance.

Routes & Transit Times

Black Sea connections: Cargo may be planned through regional Black Sea services or transshipment arrangements, depending on the carrier’s current network and sailing schedule.
Turkey–Iran and Turkey–Iraq flows: These movements may use a sea leg to Trabzon followed by road transit or other multimodal arrangements. Border procedures, permits and route security can affect the final delivery date.
Transshipment exposure: Where no suitable direct option is available, additional port handling, documentation transfer and connection risk should be included in the schedule review.
Time planning: We do not promise a fixed transit time. Actual timing depends on sailing availability, weather, port congestion, customs inspection, vessel acceptance and inland border conditions.

Our team provides a confirmed schedule only after checking the cargo particulars, required equipment, intended destination, carrier routing and current terminal instructions.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Trabzon and the eastern Black Sea area, with onward road links to inland Turkish markets and regional border destinations.
Transit hinterland: Iran and Iraq are specifically identified in the supplied port profile as important transit-trade directions; routing must be assessed against current border and customs requirements.
Agricultural exports: Cereals, vegetables and fruit may require season-sensitive planning, suitable packaging, phytosanitary documentation and, where applicable, temperature control.
Regional products: Tea and hazelnuts are identified cargoes. Moisture protection, food-grade cleanliness, lot identification and export documentation should be checked before stuffing.
General cargo: For non-containerized or project shipments, our team verifies lifting, stowage, lashing, dimensional limits and vessel acceptance on a case-by-case basis.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Shipping instructions, verified gross mass, customs status, export declarations and container delivery must meet the carrier and terminal cut-offs. We obtain the operative deadlines after booking rather than relying on generic estimates.
Dangerous goods: The shipper must provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, package details and emergency contact information. Carrier and terminal approval is required before dispatch.
Food and agricultural cargo: Tea, hazelnuts, fruit, vegetables and cereals may require product-specific commercial, sanitary or phytosanitary documents. Packaging, marking and inspection requirements should be confirmed with the consignee and customs broker.
Customs and inspection: Cargo may be selected for documentary or physical examination. Our service team builds time for customs review, seal control, document consistency and possible terminal handling charges.
Inland delivery: For Iran or Iraq-related routing, confirm border crossing, transit regime, truck permits, insurance, axle restrictions and consignee receiving capability before cargo release.

Shipping Tips

Send our team the commodity, HS code, package dimensions, gross weight, container requirement, temperature range and final delivery address before requesting a firm quotation.
For seasonal food and agricultural cargo, reserve space early and keep product lot, origin, packing and inspection information consistent across the invoice, packing list, customs entry and transport documents.
Use moisture-resistant packaging and desiccants where suitable for tea, nuts and agricultural products; verify ventilation or reefer requirements with the carrier before stuffing.
For Iran or Iraq delivery, request a routing comparison covering sea-to-road transit, border procedures, customs responsibility, cargo insurance and an alternative gateway if the required connection is unavailable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Trabzon handle container shipments?

Our platform can process FCL enquiries for TRTZX. Equipment availability, carrier acceptance, reefer capability, cut-offs and the actual routing must be confirmed for the requested sailing. LCL availability should not be assumed from the port code alone.

Is Trabzon suitable for Iran or Iraq cargo?

It may be suitable for regional transit structures because the supplied profile identifies Iran and Iraq as important transit-trade directions. The correct choice depends on customs regime, border route, permits, inland cost, cargo sensitivity and current operating conditions.

What documents are important for tea, hazelnuts and agricultural products?

At minimum, the commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, customs information and origin details must be consistent. Depending on the commodity and destination, sanitary, phytosanitary, food or inspection documents may also be required.

How early should we submit a booking?

Submit the request as early as possible for seasonal, reefer, dangerous, oversized or transit cargo. The practical lead time varies with vessel schedule, equipment, port instructions, customs status and inland delivery requirements.

Can the port accept every vessel size?

No acceptance should be presumed. The supplied record references a largest handled vessel of 200 m overall length and 10.5 m draught; vessel suitability remains subject to current nautical, berth, weather and port approval conditions.

Data Sources & Provenance

The port code, name, country, city, coordinates, regional description, Free Zone reference, harbour configuration, annual vessel reference, cargo examples and vessel dimensions in this module are based on the supplied TRTZX port master record. Operational details such as cut-offs, equipment, berth acceptance, customs treatment, inspection requirements, charges and inland routing are variable and must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

For port-side operational notices and current service information, our team recommends cross-checking the port operator’s official domain: trabzonport.com.tr. The domain is provided for verification of current operational information; no unverified berth, capacity, tariff, carrier, sailing frequency or transit-time claim is made here.