Seaport · Turkey
Port of Trabzon
Trabzon (Turkey) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 44390). It lies on the Black Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Turkey
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- TRTZX
- World Port Index no.
- 44390
- Coordinates
- 41.02°N, 39.77°E
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Black Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- Turkey Asia
- Other names
- Trebizond
- Repairs
- None
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 9.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 23.2 m |
Facilities
- Anchorage
- Med. mooring
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 50–100 t
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: sanitation
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
- Pilotage advisable
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
- Dirty ballast disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 3,940 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 3,960 nm |
| Hai Phong | 3,560 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Trabzon, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Admiralty Sailing Directions - NP24 - Black Sea and Sea of Azov Pilot (United Kingdom Hydrographic Office).
Frequently asked questions about Trabzon
Where is Port of Trabzon?
Trabzon (Turkey) lies on the Black Sea, at about 41.02°N, 39.77°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Trabzon?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE TRTZX for Trabzon. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Trabzon from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 3,940 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 3,560 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Mersin, Beirut, Ambarlı (Istanbul).
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Trabzon?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Trabzon through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.