Port of Samsun

Port of Samsun is the main commercial port on the central Black Sea coast of Türkiye. The port serves export, import, and transit cargoes and acts as a strategic hub for trade between the Black Sea region, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

Location

• Region: Central Black Sea, Türkiye

• Coordinates: 41°18′00″ N – 36°22′00″ E

• Port Area: 356,530 m² open area + 12,018 m² covered area

Port Overview

Situated on the central Black Sea coast, Port of Samsun is one of Türkiye’s most important multipurpose ports. Thanks to its strategic position, the port supports international trade routes connecting the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Region (BSECR), Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East, including intermodal transport via the Rhine–Main–Danube corridor.

The port is protected by extensive breakwater infrastructure, ensuring safe navigation and berthing operations.

Berths & Depths

• Total Berth Length: approx. 1,430 m

• Maximum Draft: up to 12.0 m

Berth Details

• Berths No.1–2 (Dry Bulk): 326 m – 10.5 m

• Berth No.3 (General Cargo): 150 m – 10.5 m

• Berths No.4–5 (General Cargo & Passenger): 300 m – 10.5 m

• Berth No.6 (General Cargo): depth 7.0–7.5 m

• Berths No.7–9 (General Cargo): 400 m – 7.5 m

• Berths No.10–12 (General Cargo): 400 m – 12.0 m

Vessel Limitations

• Maximum Draft: 12.0 m

Cargo & Facilities

• Cargo Types:

  • General cargo

  • Dry bulk cargo

  • Grain & fertilizers

  • Containerized cargo

  • Ro/Ro cargo

  • Transit cargo

• Ro/Ro Operations: Available

• Rail Ferry Operations: Available (intermodal rail–sea–road transport)

Storage & Bonded Areas

• Open Storage Areas: 356,530 m²

• Covered Storage Areas: 12,019 m²

• Grain Silo Capacity: 20,000 tons

• Free Zone: 71,000 m² (adjacent to the port)

Additional Facilities

• Fresh Water Supply: Available

• Bunkering: Supplied by private providers

• Waste Reception: Available

• Container Handling: Available

• Passenger Services: Available