shipping to Türkiye from Europe

Shipping Services to Türkiye

Go Trans arranges six transport solutions to Türkiye: parcel, express, pallet, freight, van and document delivery. A shipment moves from a business envelope to palletised cargo, LTL freight or a dedicated full truck without changing logistics provider.

Parcel Delivery to Türkiye

Parcel delivery suits boxed commercial goods, eCommerce orders, samples, spare parts and other consignments within the selected carrier's size and weight limits.

Go Trans compares parcel services from DHL, DPD and UPS by collection postcode, Turkish destination, dimensions, actual weight and volumetric weight. Carrier limits vary by service, so accepted weight and dimensions are confirmed before booking instead of applying one universal limit.

Express Delivery to Türkiye

Express delivery is built for time-sensitive shipments where standard road or parcel transit is too slow. Common examples are replacement components, business samples, legal documents and urgent commercial consignments.

Go Trans checks DHL, UPS and FedEx options as part of its time-definite courier from Belgium, with delivery estimates set by origin, destination postcode, shipment profile and customs clearance. Express is the right choice when delivery speed matters more than the lowest transport cost.

Pallet Delivery to Türkiye

Pallet delivery sits between parcel shipping and larger freight movements. It suits boxed goods, commercial stock, machinery parts and consolidated orders too heavy or bulky for parcel networks.

Pallet count, dimensions, total weight, stackability and loading facilities set the transport option, the same factors that decide how businesses send a pallet in Europe. Türkiye adds export and import documents on top, and Go Trans confirms these before collection.

LTL and FTL Freight to Türkiye

LTL (Less Than Truck Load) lets a business share vehicle capacity when its cargo does not need a full trailer. FTL (Full Truck Load) gives one shipment the whole trailer and suits larger volumes or loads that need more direct transport.

Go Trans arranges freight to Türkiye through road-freight partners such as DSV. Vehicle type, cargo dimensions, loading requirements, customs procedure and delivery location are assessed before the shipment is confirmed.

Van Delivery to Türkiye

Dedicated van transport suits urgent, fragile, oversized or sensitive cargo that should not move through a parcel or groupage network.

The vehicle is chosen by cargo dimensions, weight, loading access and destination. Typical loads include machinery, exhibition material, tooling and replacement equipment.

Document Delivery to Türkiye

Tracked document delivery covers contracts, certificates, financial paperwork and other business documents. Customs treatment differs from merchandise and depends on the contents and whether the consignment has commercial value.

Go Trans arranges document delivery to Türkiye through express partners and confirms the service and documentation before dispatch.

How Long Does Shipping to Türkiye Take?

Delivery time from Belgium or another European origin to Türkiye depends on transport mode, route, destination and customs clearance. Express parcels give the shortest delivery window, while pallet, groupage and road-freight services need more transit time.

Exact transit times are confirmed at quote stage, because the European collection point and Turkish delivery postcode change the route. Road freight to Türkiye runs longer than most intra-EU lanes because of the Balkan transit and border clearance, and freight transit by country differs mainly by distance and the number of borders crossed.

Customs also affects the final delivery date. A shipment with complete, consistent documentation clears faster than one needing extra information, inspection or correction. Go Trans confirms the transport schedule and documentation before collection rather than presenting customs clearance as a fixed number of days.

Same-day delivery from Belgium to Türkiye is not offered. For urgent cargo, express parcel or dedicated vehicle transport is the right option.

Customs Documents for Shipping to Türkiye

Commercial shipments from Belgium to Türkiye need an export declaration and supporting commercial information, because the goods leave the EU customs territory. The exact documents depend on the goods, shipment value, customs procedure and the exporter's status.

A business shipment to Türkiye carries up to seven items on the export and import document list:

• Commercial invoice with exporter and importer details, goods description, quantity, value, currency and Incoterm.
• Correct commodity or HS classification for each product type.
• Packing information showing number of packages, weights and dimensions.
• EORI details for economic operators required to use an EORI number in EU customs procedures.
• Export declaration and its customs reference where a formal export declaration applies.
• A.TR movement certificate where goods move under the EU–Türkiye Customs Union.
• Additional licences, certificates or product documents for controlled goods or goods subject to specific Turkish import requirements.

Belgian export declarations run through the Automated Export System (AES). Businesses preparing a new Turkish export should not rely on older PLDA terminology.

An EORI number identifies the economic operator in EU customs procedures. Private individuals are not subject to the same EORI requirement in every situation, so the requirement is checked per shipment and customs procedure.

Go Trans confirms the transport documentation for the selected service and coordinates with the relevant logistics or customs partner where customs representation is needed.

EU–Türkiye Customs Union and A.TR

The EU–Türkiye Customs Union removes customs duties for qualifying goods in free circulation, but a correct HS code alone does not establish eligibility.

The Customs Union's final phase has operated since 1996 and covers industrial goods. Agricultural products and coal and steel products fall under separate trade arrangements, and special conditions apply to processed agricultural products.

For goods covered by the Customs Union, an A.TR movement certificate proves free-circulation status. A.TR is different from an HS code. The HS code classifies the product, and its first six digits are identical in the EU and Türkiye because that is how HS codes work in more than 200 customs territories. The A.TR certificate relates to the goods' customs status under the Customs Union instead.

A product is not automatically duty-free because it was shipped from Belgium or carries a particular HS code. Classification, customs status, Customs Union scope and supporting documents all have to be checked.

Goods outside the Customs Union follow different tariff and origin rules. Import duties, taxes and other charges are set by the specific commodity code and customs circumstances, not by a general product category.

Import Taxes and Incoterms

Import taxes and charges in Türkiye depend on the goods, customs value, tariff classification and trade arrangement. Go Trans does not apply one universal import-tax percentage to every Turkish shipment.

The commercial invoice states the agreed Incoterm, which sets the main responsibilities between seller and buyer. Under DAP, the seller arranges transport to the named destination, while import clearance, duties and import taxes are the buyer's responsibility.

Any other Incoterm is confirmed before booking, together with its operational effect. This matters most when a Belgian seller wants to control more of the import process instead of leaving clearance to the Turkish consignee.

The final amount payable at import comes from the current Turkish customs and tax treatment of the specific goods, not from a standard VAT or duty figure applied to every product.

Restricted Goods and Special Requirements

Some products need additional controls or cannot use ordinary postal or express-shipment procedures in Türkiye. The Turkish Ministry of Trade applies specific rules to express shipments, and goods outside simplified categories go through standard customs procedures.

Goods needing particular attention include:

• Cosmetics, mobile phones, alcohol, tobacco products and certain animal products sent through postal or express channels.
• Medicines, supplements and medical products where prescriptions or approvals apply.
• Food and agricultural goods subject to import, sanitary or agricultural controls.
• Dangerous goods, batteries, chemicals and other regulated cargo needing carrier acceptance and compliant packaging.
• High-value machinery or commercial equipment needing additional customs or insurance documentation.

Carrier acceptance and customs permission are separate issues. A carrier accepting a shipment does not mean Turkish import rules are met, since licences, certificates or standard clearance still apply, so Go Trans checks the cargo type before selecting the service.

Road Freight and TIR Transport

Road freight is one of the main transport methods for palletised and industrial cargo moving between continental Europe and Türkiye. Go Trans arranges road freight from Belgium to Türkiye through partners such as DSV, with loads routed along southeastern European transit corridors.

TIR simplifies international road transit by letting eligible goods move under a recognised customs-transit framework. It does not remove export and import formalities at origin and destination.

A CMR consignment note records the contract of carriage and key shipment details, while TIR documentation covers the customs-transit movement. The two documents do different jobs.

Go Trans coordinates the transport documents with the selected freight partner according to the actual route and customs procedure, rather than assuming every road shipment uses the same TIR arrangement.

Carriers for Shipping to Türkiye

Go Trans selects logistics partners by shipment type instead of routing every Turkish shipment through one carrier.

DHL, UPS and FedEx cover international parcel delivery and express to Türkiye where their service conditions match the shipment. DPD parcels are delivered in Türkiye through its Turkish partner Aras Kargo.

For heavier palletised cargo, LTL and FTL, Go Trans arranges road freight through partners such as DSV. Dedicated van transport is selected where direct vehicle capacity suits the cargo better than a shared network.

This multi-carrier structure gives businesses one point of contact while the transport method changes with shipment size, urgency and destination.

Delivery Across Türkiye

Go Trans arranges delivery to major commercial and industrial destinations across Türkiye through its partner network.

Istanbul is the country's largest logistics and commercial gateway and a frequent destination for express parcels, pallets and road freight from Europe. Bursa is central to automotive and manufacturing supply chains, while Ankara receives commercial, institutional and industrial shipments.

Izmir serves the Aegean region with an important port and manufacturing area. Mersin is a major southern port and logistics centre, and Gaziantep is a key manufacturing destination in southeastern Türkiye.

Road loads on the Europe to Turkey shipping lane pass the Kapıkule crossing on the Bulgarian border, the main TIR gateway into Türkiye, before continuing to these cities on Turkish domestic routes.

Coverage extends beyond these cities according to the selected carrier, freight service, postcode and vehicle access. Destinations farther from the western logistics corridors add domestic transport time.

How to Arrange Shipping to Türkiye

Shipping to Türkiye through Go Trans starts with the cargo details, collection point and Turkish destination. Booking runs in three stages.

1. Request a quote. Provide the collection and delivery addresses, goods description, number of packages or pallets, dimensions, weight and required delivery speed. Add the commodity code if known.
2. Confirm transport and customs requirements. Go Trans identifies the right parcel, pallet, van, LTL, FTL or express solution and confirms the required documents. Special handling, restricted goods or site-access needs are declared before booking.
3. Book and track the shipment. Once the service is confirmed, Go Trans coordinates collection through the selected partner and manages shipment communication through delivery. Additional cargo insurance can be discussed before collection for higher-value consignments.

For an accurate quote, provide exact cargo dimensions and weight rather than estimates. Freight prices depend on load size, route, vehicle, urgency, collection conditions and destination.