Ocean Freight Route
AliagaDetroit
TRALIUSDET
Distance
4,625 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings
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Logistics Infrastructure Profile
Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.
TR
Origin Port
Aliaga
Infrastructure Highlights
- Several deep-water berths capable of handling large bulk carriers and container vessels
- Well-developed pipeline and tank farm connections serving nearby petrochemical and refinery complexes
- Direct rail and highway access enabling efficient hinterland distribution
- Dedicated terminals for liquid bulk, dry bulk, and general cargo operations
Key Exports
Refined petroleum products and petrochemicalsScrap metal and steel productsCement and clinkerIndustrial minerals and bulk commodities
Export Compliance
Shippers are required to follow Turkish customs regulations and ensure correct electronic export declarations before vessel loading
US
Destination Port
Detroit
Infrastructure Highlights
- A range of general cargo and bulk terminals along the Detroit River
- Efficient intermodal connections to Class I railroads and interstate highways
- Purpose-built facilities for handling steel, project cargo, and breakbulk shipments
- Continuous navigation supported by Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Seaway icebreaking services
Key Imports
Automotive components and subassembliesConsumer goods and electronicsIndustrial raw materials (steel, nonferrous metals, plastics)Chemicals and petrochemical productsMachinery and capital equipment
Import Regulations
All inbound cargo is subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements where applicable.