Port of Tekirdag in the context of "Tekirdağ"

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⭐ Core Definition: Port of Tekirdag

The Port of Tekirdag is a private port facility serving the city of Tekirdağ and its hinterland, that is located on the north shore of the Sea of Marmara, 125 km. west of Istanbul. Primarily a dry cargo port, Tekirdag handles breakbulk, Ro-Ro, dry bulk and containers. In 2024, it was the 15th busiest container port in Europe.

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👉 Port of Tekirdag in the context of Tekirdağ

Tekirdağ (pronounced [teˈciɾdaː]) is a city in northwestern Turkey. It is located on the north coast of the Sea of Marmara, in the region of East Thrace. The city forms the urban part of the Süleymanpaşa district, with a population of 186,421 in 2022.

Tekirdağ is a commercial centre with a harbour for agricultural products (the harbour is being expanded to accommodate a new rail link to the main freight line through Thrace). It is also home to Martas and the BOTAŞ Terminal, both of them important for trade activities in the Marmara Region. The town's best known product remains Tekirdağ rakı although it is also known for its cherries, celebrated with a festival every June.

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