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Ambarli (Istanbul)
Turkey
TRAMB
AIS limited in region
10 Apr 2026
Updated 30d ago

Port Intelligence — What freight teams need to know

Ambarli is Turkey's largest container port, serving the Istanbul metro and broader Marmara region. Izmit yard at ~80%. Turkish customs has been modernizing but can still be procedural. Mersin on the southern coast is the alternative for Mediterranean routing.

Weekly Operational Update
No Data

Week of 10 April 2026

Customs Reality at Ambarli (Istanbul)
7d
Published free time
5d
Effective free time

Turkish customs modernizing. Food inspection by Ministry of Agriculture.

Demurrage: $28/TEU/day · Detention: $18/TEU/day

Common Rejection Reasons

  • Food import registration not completed
  • Conformity certificate required for many products
  • Turkish labeling requirements
Alternative Ports to Ambarli (Istanbul)

If disruption makes Ambarli (Istanbul) unviable for your cargo

MersinTRMER
+$100/TEU
500 nm away+0h wait
Works for: Mediterranean routing. Southern Turkey/Middle East access.
Not for: Istanbul/Marmara consignees.
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Live AIS Vessels

AIS coverage limited at this port. The free AIS tier has restricted coverage in some regions, particularly mainland China ports and parts of the Middle East.

Seasonal Patterns
Nov-Mar (Black Sea storms)
Bosphorus Strait closures during severe weather affect vessel traffic.
Buffer for Bosphorus closure days.

Sources

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