Serving the industrial and agricultural heartland of northern and central Anatolia, Samsun is the busiest port on Turkey's Black Sea coast. It handles dry bulk, liquid bulk, general cargo, project loads and containers; the container facility runs four berths with a capacity of around 350,000 TEU a year, within total throughput of about 10.8 million tonnes (2021). A distinctive asset is rail access — Samsun is the only Black Sea port in Turkey with a railway connection — backed by fourteen electric quay cranes and high-capacity bagged-cargo loading for fertiliser and grain. Beyond domestic trade, the port carries transit traffic toward Iran and Iraq via road and rail corridors. Customs clearance runs through Türkiye's customs administration. For larger container volumes, Constanța and the Istanbul-area hubs (Ambarlı) remain stronger options, while Trabzon complements coverage of the eastern Black Sea.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Samsun?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Samsun is TR SSX. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Samsun located?▼

The port of Samsun is located in Turkey (Black Sea; North Atlantic Ocean).

What is the size of the port Samsun?▼

Samsun is a Large harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).

What is the channel depth of Samsun?▼

The channel depth of Samsun is 11 meters.

Location & Weather

41.30000, 36.35000

Channel depth: 11 m

Transit time routes from Samsun

Istanbul → Shanghai Istanbul → Shenzhen Istanbul → Guangzhou Istanbul → Hong Kong Istanbul → Tokyo Istanbul → Busan

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