Land freight transportation between Iran and Türkiye is one of the most important methods of transporting goods between these two countries. Due to the geographical location of Iran and Türkiye, this method of transportation is fast, economical, and efficient. Below is a complete explanation of Türkiye’s land freight transportation:
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Suitable geographical route:
- Türkiye is known as a bridge between Asia and Europe. The country’s geographical location allows Iran to ship its goods to Europe, the Balkans, and the Middle East.
- Land routes are through the Bazargan (the most famous land border) and Razi borders.
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Variety of goods:
- Export goods from Iran include petrochemical products, minerals, carpets, and handicrafts.
- Imported goods from Türkiye include industrial products, household appliances, clothing, and food.
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Flexibility in transportation:
- It is possible to ship goods using a variety of vehicles such as trucks, trailers, and containers.
- Sending heavy, semi-heavy loads and even small shipments in combination.
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Cost-effective: It is cheaper than air freight and is suitable for goods that do not require immediate delivery.
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Acceptable speed: Compared to sea transportation, land transportation is faster, delivery time usually varies between 3 and 7 days depending on the final destination.
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Flexibility in routes: Possibility of sending goods to different cities in Türkiye such as Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir. Ability to continue transportation from Türkiye to Europe.
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Direct access to customs borders: The border terminals of Iran and Türkiye have good facilities to expedite the customs process.
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Full Truck Load (FTL): The truck is fully loaded with a cargo and shipped directly from origin to destination, suitable for bulky goods or time-sensitive loads.
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Less-than-truckload (LTL): Small shipments from multiple shippers are loaded onto one truck. Cost-effective for shipping small loads.
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Special cargo transportation: Includes sensitive goods such as chemicals, medicines, and refrigerated goods that require special care.
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Preparation of documents:
- Required documents include bill of lading, packing list, commercial invoice, and certificate of origin.
- In some cases, additional customs documents may be required depending on the type of goods.
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Customs process:
- Carrying out customs affairs at the borders of Iran (such as Bazargan) and Türkiye.
- Payment of customs fees and related taxes.
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Transportation from origin to border:
- Goods are sent to the border from various cities in Iran.
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Crossing the border and sending to the final destination:
- After crossing the border, the shipment is sent to its final destination in Türkiye or other countries.
In addition, the close relationship between the two countries and existing trade agreements have streamlined the process of transporting ground cargo, making this method a reliable option for sending and receiving goods.This transportation method is considered an ideal option for international trade due to its affordable cost, easy access to road routes, ability to transport small and large loads, and flexibility in scheduling. In addition, the close relationship between the two countries and existing trade agreements have streamlined the process of transporting ground cargo, making this method a reliable option for sending and receiving goods.
Satrap Tir Araz International Transportation Company, taking advantage of its experience and expertise in the field of road transportation, offers a variety of services in this field. This company, with its well-equipped and up-to-date fleet, has provided the ability to transport all kinds of goods inside and outside the country.
