USEFUL INFORMATION
Handy when you plan a shipment
Volumetric weight, container and trailer sizes, delivery terms and links to official bodies on one page.
Exchange Rates
The Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye's daily indicative rates.
| Currency | Forex selling |
|---|---|
| USD | TRY 49.4204 |
| EUR | TRY 55.4110 |
| GBP | TRY 65.5953 |
Volumetric Weight Calculator
Enter the package size and count to see the volumetric weight for each mode of transport; add the gross weight to see the chargeable weight.
Result
The result appears here once you enter the size.
The ratios are the ones common in the trade; they can differ by carrier and service. Ask for a quote for an exact price.
Container and Trailer Sizes
The inside size, volume and payload of common units, to see roughly what your goods will fit in.
| Type | Inside (L × W × H) | Volume | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20' DC (standard) | 5.9 × 2.35 × 2.39 m | 33.2 m³ | 28,200 kg |
| 40' DC (standard) | 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.39 m | 67.7 m³ | 26,700 kg |
| 40' HC (high cube) | 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m | 76.3 m³ | 26,500 kg |
| 20' Reefer | 5.44 × 2.29 × 2.27 m | 28.3 m³ | 27,400 kg |
| 40' HC Reefer | 11.58 × 2.29 × 2.55 m | 67.6 m³ | 29,000 kg |
| Type | Inside (L × W × H) | Volume | Payload | Euro pallets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtainsider trailer | 13.6 × 2.45 × 2.7 m | 90 m³ | 24,000 kg | 33 |
| Mega trailer | 13.6 × 2.45 × 3 m | 100 m³ | 24,000 kg | 33 |
Approximate figures: a container's inside size and payload vary by line and build year, a trailer's by maker. A Euro pallet is 120 × 80 cm.
Incoterms® 2020 Summary
The International Chamber of Commerce's (ICC) delivery terms set where the seller delivers the goods and where the risk passes to the buyer.
| Code | Name, delivery and risk |
|---|---|
| Any mode of transport | |
| EXW | Ex WorksThe seller makes the goods available at its own premises; loading and export clearance are the buyer's. |
| FCA | Free CarrierThe seller hands the goods, cleared for export, to the buyer's carrier at the named place. |
| CPT | Carriage Paid ToThe seller pays carriage to the destination; the risk passes when the goods are handed to the first carrier. |
| CIP | Carriage and Insurance Paid ToAs CPT; the seller also takes out wide cover insurance (Institute Cargo Clauses A). |
| DAP | Delivered at PlaceThe seller delivers at the destination, ready for unloading; import clearance is the buyer's. |
| DPU | Delivered at Place UnloadedThe seller delivers the goods unloaded at the destination. |
| DDP | Delivered Duty PaidThe seller delivers at the destination with import duties paid and import clearance done. |
| Sea and inland waterway | |
| FAS | Free Alongside ShipThe seller delivers the goods alongside the vessel at the port of loading. |
| FOB | Free on BoardThe seller loads the goods on board at the port of loading; the risk passes once they are on board. |
| CFR | Cost and FreightThe seller pays the freight to the port of destination; the risk passes once the goods are on board. |
| CIF | Cost, Insurance and FreightAs CFR; the seller also takes out minimum cover insurance (Institute Cargo Clauses C). |
A summary for orientation. What binds is the rule named in the contract and ICC's Incoterms® 2020 text. International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) (opens in a new tab)
Useful Links
Border gates, transit times, exchange rates and official bodies.
Ministry of Trade (opens in a new tab)Foreign trade, customs, export and import legislation (in Turkish).
Ministry of Treasury and Finance (opens in a new tab)Tax, fees and fiscal legislation (in Turkish).
Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure (opens in a new tab)Road, rail and sea transport authorisations and regulations.
Revenue Administration (GİB) (opens in a new tab)Tax number checks, e-invoicing and fees (in Turkish).
Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (opens in a new tab)Daily indicative exchange rates.
Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (opens in a new tab)Chamber registration, certificates and e-services.
Istanbul Customs Brokers Association (opens in a new tab)Customs brokerage and trade announcements (in Turkish).
International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) (opens in a new tab)Publisher of the Incoterms® 2020 rules.
- Customs Guide (opens in a new tab)
The Ministry of Trade's guide to customs procedures and legislation (in Turkish).
- Customs gate cameras (opens in a new tab)
Camera snapshots from the Kapıkule, Hamzabeyli, İpsala, Pazarkule and Dereköy gates (Ministry of Trade, in Turkish).
- Transit time calculator (opens in a new tab)
Transit time estimates for sea, air and road (Freightos).
- Road distance and route (opens in a new tab)
Distance and route estimates (Google Maps).