Route Ukraine — Turkey

The international Ukraine - Turkey route is one of the most important trade directions for both countries. Transport is carried out combinatively: by road through Moldova, Romania, and Bulgaria (a land route of about 1500 km from Odesa to Istanbul) or by ferry across the Black Sea. Turkey is one of Ukraine's largest trading partners. Key goods from Ukraine to Turkey: grain, oil, rolled metal, ore, fertilizers, and chemical products. From Turkey, textiles, clothing, home appliances, construction materials, marble, food products (fruits, nuts, spices), and industrial equipment are transported. Bilateral trade turnover is steadily growing. The land route passes through three countries - Moldova or Romania and Bulgaria, requiring transit permits and multiple customs clearances. An alternative maritime route through the ports of Odesa and Istanbul simplifies logistics but requires coordination with ferry operators. Turkey is not an EU member, so customs procedures differ from European ones. Carriers must have TIR carnets or other permits for transit through Bulgaria and Romania. CarGoPro provides carriers in the Turkish direction with access to export and import orders. The platform helps find return loads for long international trips, which is critical for the profitability of transport over distances exceeding 1500 km.