Countries & regions
Heavy and project transport to Türkiye
Türkiye is not an EU member; despite the customs union for industrial goods, customs formalities apply. Heavy transports there cross several transit countries in the Balkans or use combined routes with ferries. Each country means its own permit.
What matters
- Customs
- Export and import formalities with prepared documents.
- Many transit countries
- Overland via several countries – each with its own permit.
- Combined routes
- Ferry connections can replace transit countries; what fits is checked per project.
- Project planning
- Long lead times for permits and partners.
Planning questions
We clarify these points before quoting – the earlier they are known, the more precise the plan.
- Where in Türkiye?
- Who is the importer, and who handles customs?
- Dimensions and weight?
- Is there a target date?
- Is a combined route conceivable?
What we need from you
- Destination and recipient
- Customs responsibility
- Dimensions and weight
- Target date
Preparation: You hand over the cargo ready for loading with known lifting points – dismantling, assembly and foundation work are handled by your team or your installation partner.
What we do for you
What we organise
- Feasibility check per project with questions on missing values
- Coordination of permits, escort vehicles, route surveys and lifting equipment via partners
- Quote with the agreed scope once the transport can be planned
Good to know
Select Türkiye in the request – we check feasibility and come back with a proposal. Clarify customs formalities early with your customs agent.
How it works
- 01
Request
You state the cargo, dimensions and weight per piece with units, rough route and time window – marking anything unknown.
- 02
Review
We check routes, permits and customs and say openly what is feasible.
- 03
Quote
After the feasibility check you receive a quote with the agreed scope, including partner services.
- 04
Execution
Transport via the chosen route, with all permits and customs formalities.
Questions and answers: Türkiye
Does a transport to Türkiye need customs papers?
Yes. Despite the customs union for industrial goods, export and import formalities apply.
Does a heavy transport travel overland to Türkiye?
That is possible, but with many transit countries. Alternatively we check combined routes with ferries.
How early should a Türkiye project be planned?
Very early – permits from several countries and customs need lead time.
Request
Request for this topic: Türkiye
Three steps. Anything you do not know yet can be left open.
Details for planning
- Destination and recipient
- Customs responsibility
- Dimensions and weight
- Target date