Turkey

Port of Samsun (TR SSX)

Turkey
Port of Samsun, Turkey © Cobija · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE TR SSX
Coordinates 41.3000, 36.3500 (41°18′N 36°21′E)
Region TR-55
Nearest city Samsun
Body of water Black Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry No
Harbor
Harbor size Large
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Fair
Tidal range 1 m
Channel depth 11 m
Anchorage depth 23.2 m
Cargo pier depth 4.9 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Repairs Limited
Marine railway (slipway) Small
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Provisions
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #283
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 22.09

Samsun operates as a working harbor in Turkey, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Large harbor laid out as Coastal, breakwater sets the scale of operations at Samsun. Draft at the approach to Samsun is constrained by a 11.0 m channel depth.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Samsun located?
Samsun is a seaport in Turkey.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Samsun?
The UN/LOCODE for Samsun is TR SSX.
What is the channel depth at Samsun?
The channel depth at Samsun is 11 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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