Türkiye has further strengthened its global maritime presence, with five of its ports securing positions in the Lloyd's List One Hundred Container Ports 2025 ranking, based on 2024 container throughput data.
The addition of Aliağa Port this year brings Türkiye's total to five ports in the global top 100, underscoring the country's growing role as the nexus of trade and logistics. Alongside Aliağa, Ambarlı Port ranked 72nd, Kocaeli 86th, Tekirdağ 94th, and Mersin 98th—highlighting the breadth of Türkiye's maritime strength across multiple regions.
Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu emphasized the significance of this achievement, noting that the recognition reflects both the competitiveness of Türkiye's maritime sector and the tangible results of sustained investment in port infrastructure. “With Aliağa joining the list, the number of Turkish ports has risen to five. This success once again demonstrates the strength of our maritime trade and the value of our long-term infrastructure investments," the Minister stated.
According to the Directorate General of Maritime Affairs, Türkiye's ports handled a total of 13.5 million TEUs in 2024. The five ports included in the Lloyd's List ranking accounted for 11.4 million TEUs, representing 84.1 percent of the country's total container throughput.
This milestone is more than a statistical achievement, reflecting ambition, resilience, and strategic positioning. Türkiye's ports are not only gateways to its own economy but also vital nodes in global supply chains, ensuring the seamless flow of goods between continents. The rise of Turkish ports in international rankings is a clear signal that Türkiye is firmly positioned as the nexus of logistics.