Ocean freight

Ocean freight from China to Türkiye

Sea freight is how most goods move from China to Türkiye. Full container (FCL) or shared (LCL), it's the lowest cost per kilo when you can wait the ~28–34 days. Get a live range below.

28–34 days Istanbul

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Estimate only. Final price depends on cargo type, incoterms, insurance and surcharges.

Ocean freight, explained

There are two ways to go by sea: a full container (FCL — 20ft or 40ft, you pay for the box) or LCL, where you share a container and pay by volume. FCL wins once you're filling roughly 15 cbm. Keep an eye on free-time at Türkiye ports so you don't hit demurrage.

Ocean freight from China to Türkiye — FAQ

How long is sea freight from China to Türkiye?

Port to port runs about 28–34 days, plus pickup and customs on each end. The estimate above shows the live window for your lane.

FCL or LCL to Türkiye?

Filling a container? FCL is cheaper per unit. Less than that, and LCL lets you pay only for the space you use. Try both in the estimator.

Air freight from China to Türkiye

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