Ocean Freight Route

IstanbulGenoa

TRIST
ITGOA
Distance
901 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

Istanbul

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Several deep-water berths capable of accommodating Panamax and post-Panamax vessels
  • Advanced container terminals with ship-to-shore gantry cranes and on-dock rail access
  • Well-developed intermodal connections linking seaport and airport via highway and rail corridors
  • Specialized Ro-Ro and general cargo facilities for regional short-sea services

Key Exports

Automobiles and automotive partsMachinery and industrial equipmentTextiles and apparelProcessed foods and agricultural productsIron and steel products

Export Compliance

Shippers are required to follow Turkish customs regulations, including accurate tariff classification and export declarations through the national single window system.

IT
Destination Port

Genoa

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Advanced container terminals equipped with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Purpose-built Ro-Ro berths for vehicle and ferry traffic
  • Extensive rail and road links to Northern Italy and Central Europe
  • Port-adjacent logistics and distribution zones for value-added services

Key Imports

Crude oil and petroleum productsContainers with manufactured goods and consumer productsSteel, metals, and industrial raw materialsAgricultural commodities and food productsProject cargo and heavy machinery

Import Regulations

Imports are subject to European Union customs, product safety, and sanitary-phytosanitary rules, with likely inspections for high-risk goods.

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