Shipping from Turkey to the UK

Overview

Shipping from Turkey to the United Kingdom and Ireland is highly active, with the UK being one of the key destinations for Turkish shipping companies. Turkey exports a wide range of products to the UK and other countries, including fabrics, textiles, furniture, ready-to-wear clothing, and many food products such as fruits and vegetables.

Turkish goods have earned an excellent global reputation due to their high quality and competitive prices, particularly in fabrics, clothing, and home furnishings, rivaling international brands in both quality and design.

Turkish shipping companies also focus on express shipping, a type of air shipping commonly used for parcels, mail, documents, digital devices, lab samples, industrial and scientific specimens, and other items that require fast delivery.

Types of Shipping from Turkey to the UK

Shipping methods from Turkey to the UK depend on the weight of the shipment, delivery time, and overall cost. While air shipping is generally more expensive, each method has advantages and disadvantages. Clients choose the method that suits their needs, with companies like Turk Mirsal providing guidance and working with the best air and sea carriers to ensure safety and reliability.

Air Shipping

Air shipping involves loading goods onto planes from Turkey to the UK, typically via airlines contracted with Turk Mirsal. Its main advantages include speed and efficiency, making it ideal for perishable goods such as certain meats or foods that spoil quickly. Air shipping is faster but more costly than sea transport.

Sea Shipping

Sea shipping involves packing and loading goods onto ships contracted by Turk Mirsal. Key steps include:

  • Sorting and organizing cargo into containers to maximize space.
  • Proper packaging according to product type, such as refrigerated containers for frozen foods like meat.
  • Ensuring goods are safe and properly secured during transit.

Sea shipping is generally more economical than air shipping but takes longer, making it suitable for large-volume or heavy shipments. Another variant is full vessel charter, where an entire ship is dedicated to transporting a specific cargo, such as oil or sugar, in accordance with maritime regulations.

Turkish ships bound for the UK arrive at several major British ports, including Liverpool, one of the most important industrial and commercial hubs.

Advantages of Using Turk Mirsal

Turk Mirsal offers a range of services designed to provide customer convenience and cargo safety, making it a strong competitor in the Turkish shipping market:

  • Expert Consultation: Specialists explain all shipping options, features, and stages, helping clients choose the best method for their goods. This service is available via phone or online and is free of charge.
  • Pickup & Delivery: Turk Mirsal collects shipments from homes, stores, exporters, airports, or ports and manages the subsequent sorting, packaging, and loading into planes or sea containers safely.
  • Documentation & Customs Clearance: The company prepares all necessary shipping documents, ready for customs clearance upon arrival. They can also handle the paperwork if authorized by the client.
  • Delivery Confirmation: Upon arrival, shipments are unloaded at the airport or port, inspected for safety, cleared through customs (if requested), and delivered to the recipient.

Shipping Costs from Turkey to the UK

Shipping rates from Turkey to the UK are based on standard international tariffs, similar to shipments worldwide. Turk Mirsal helps reduce costs by offering competitive discounts and promotional offers, ensuring affordability for all clients