Turkey

Port of Samsun (TR SSX)

UN/LOCODE
TR SSX
Harbor size
Large
Channel depth
11 m
Nearest city
Samsun
Body of water
Black Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry
No
Turkey
Port of Samsun, Turkey © Cobija · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
Region
TR-55
Coordinates
41.3000, 36.3500 (41°18′N 36°21′E)On the map
Harbor
Harbor type
Coastal, breakwater
Shelter
Fair
Tidal range
1 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
Facilities
Wharves Container
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Provisions
Ratings
#283
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #283
22.09
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
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