Outside the EU · with customs
Freight transport Turkey
Turkey is one of Romania's largest trading partners outside the EU. We organise road freight to Istanbul, Bursa, Izmir and Ankara, in both directions, with the customs formalities prepared together with the customs broker.
Freight transport Romania – Turkey, in both directions
From Romania to Turkey go grain, chemical products, metals, car components and building materials. From Turkey come textiles and clothing, household appliances, car components, building materials, fruit and vegetables.
For freight transport to Turkey we organise:
- Full truckload (FTL): a 13.6 m semi-trailer just for your goods, directly from loading to unloading;
- Pallet groupage (LTL): for a few pallets or a partial load, priced per loading metre;
- Express van: for urgent parts and samples, with one or two drivers;
- Refrigerated transport: for food and temperature-sensitive goods, with ATP vehicles;
- ADR transport and oversize transport: with the documents and permits required in Turkey and in the transit countries.
Cities in Turkey where we load and deliver
| City | Distance from Bucharest | Typical transit time |
|---|---|---|
| Çorlu | approx. 550 km | 1–2 days |
| Istanbul | approx. 650 km | 1–2 days |
| Bursa | approx. 800 km | 1–2 days |
| Izmir | approx. 1,100 km | 1–2 days |
| Ankara | approx. 1,100 km | 1–2 days |
The route to Turkey
Trucks go through Bulgaria and enter Turkey at Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule, one of the busiest road customs points in Europe. The waiting time at customs varies a lot from one day to the next, so we include it in the estimated transit time and prepare the documents before departure.
Road tolls and traffic restrictions
In Turkey, motorways and the bridges over the Bosphorus charge a toll, paid electronically. The maximum permitted weight and the rules for oversize transport differ from those in the EU, so for heavy or oversized goods we check the permits in advance.
Documents for freight transport to Turkey
Turkey has a customs union with the EU for industrial products, but the transport still needs an EU export declaration, a Turkish import declaration and a commercial invoice with customs codes. For industrial products, the A.TR movement certificate allows preferential treatment, and for agricultural products the EUR.1 certificate is used. Some products also need health or conformity certificates.
Transport from Turkey to Romania
From Turkey we bring to Romania textiles, household appliances, industrial components, building materials, fruit and vegetables, with a Turkish export declaration and clearance on entry into the EU.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
Can't find your answer? Write to us at contact@transport-marfa.com or call +40 731 095 863.
How long does customs at Kapıkule take?
It varies from a few hours to more than a day, depending on traffic and documents. With complete documents prepared in advance, the waiting time drops considerably.
What is the A.TR certificate?
It is the document showing that industrial goods circulate freely in the EU–Turkey customs union and benefit from exemption from customs duties. It is issued on export, on the basis of the customs declaration.
How much does freight transport to Turkey cost?
The price depends on the distance, the road tolls in the countries along the route, the type of vehicle, how fast the goods must arrive and how many trucks are available on that route, plus the cost of customs formalities. Send us the addresses, the date, and the type and weight of the goods and you will get the price within 30 minutes during opening hours.
Do you also offer pallet groupage to Turkey?
Yes. For a few pallets or a partial load to Turkey we use international groupage: you pay only for the space you use, per loading metre or per pallet, and the transit time is 1–3 days longer than for a full truckload.
What documents do I need for a shipment to Turkey?
You need the EU export declaration, the import declaration at destination, the commercial invoice with customs codes and the CMR consignment note. Depending on the goods, transit documents or proof of origin may also be required. Our quote tells you exactly what to prepare.
Do you also transport goods from Turkey to Romania?
Yes. We run trips in both directions, loading anywhere in Turkey and delivering anywhere in Romania. For imports we prepare, together with the customs broker, the export declaration and the clearance on entry into the EU.
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