# Yakacik (TR YAK)

**UN/LOCODE:** TR YAK  
**Country:** Turkey  
**Water Body:** Mediterranean Sea; North Atlantic Ocean  
**Harbor Size:** Very Small  
**Harbor Type:** Coastal (Breakwater)  
**GPS:** 36.7167, 36.1833

Unlike the deep-water container terminals that line İskenderun Bay, Yakacik is a minor point on the same south-eastern Turkish coast, set against a hinterland dominated by steel and heavy industry. No standalone, publicly documented terminal at Yakacik is confirmed; in practice the bay's general cargo, dry bulk, steel, container and Ro-Ro traffic moves through İskenderun's named facilities. A cargo-pier depth of roughly five metres suits small craft and local trades rather than ocean-going lines. For scheduled international shipments, İskenderun (TR ISK) with the LimakPort container terminal, or Mersin (TR MER), are the dependable calls.

## Transit Times & Routes

- [Istanbul → Shanghai](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/istanbul-shanghai)
- [Istanbul → Shenzhen](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/istanbul-shenzhen)
- [Istanbul → Guangzhou](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/istanbul-guangzhou)
- [Istanbul → Hong Kong](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/istanbul-hong-kong)
- [Istanbul → Tokyo](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/istanbul-tokyo)
- [Istanbul → Busan](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/transit-time/istanbul-busan)

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*Freight Academy — Seaport Profile: [https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/yakacik-port-tr-yak](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/seaports/yakacik-port-tr-yak)*

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