There is a 2.9% increase in container handling in ports in Turkey!

The amount of containers handled at Turkish ports showed a significant increase in September 2023 compared to the same period of the previous year. A total of 1 million 110 thousand 558 TEUs were handled, indicating growth in the sector and an increase in trade volume.

According to statements made by the General Directorate of Maritime Affairs of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, this increase is seen as a result of Turkey's strategic location and developments in maritime transportation. Ports play a critical role in connecting the country with the world via sea routes, and they currently hold a significant central position in both cargo and container transportation.

The growing container traffic also highlights the need for enhancing port infrastructure and operational capacities. With its rapidly developing logistics and transportation sector, Turkey continues to invest in modernizing and making its ports more efficient.

Moreover, the recorded growth in September is a clear indicator of the positive trend in Turkey's foreign trade. As various sectors of the country become more dependent on maritime transportation, this situation directly affects the performance of port operators.

This increase in cargo transportation and container handling activities is enhancing Turkey's competitiveness in international trade and once again emphasizing the strategic importance of its ports. In the short term, the continuity of the rise in container traffic is regarded as an encouraging development for investors and the business world.