Halifax – Turkey vehicle transport
We collect your vehicle in the Halifax area and ship it to Turkey in an enclosed container. Ocean transit usually takes 17–30 days port to port, and 5–10 weeks door to door.
Request a quote
Fill in the details and a ready-made WhatsApp message opens. We usually reply with a firm price within 30 minutes.
At a glance
- Origin
- HalifaxCanada
- Distance to Turkey
- ~7,120 km to Istanbulstraight line; the sea route is longer
- Typical transit
- 5–10 weeksdoor to door; 17–30 days port to port
- Transport method
- Enclosed container (by sea)
- Nearby container ports
- Halifax (~0 km), Montréal (~790 km)
- Arrival ports in Turkey
- Ambarlı (Istanbul), Izmir and Mersin
- Pickup areas
- Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville, Truro, Windsor, Lunenburg
Straight-line distances are for orientation; road distance is longer. We give you the timing for your route in writing when we quote.
Halifax and Turkey
Halifax is Canada's largest deep-water Atlantic port – one of the shortest Canadian departures towards the Mediterranean.
As with other cities in Canada, we collect from your address in Halifax and deliver to the address you choose anywhere in Turkey. We can also collect from places around Halifax such as Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville, Truro.
Container shipping from Halifax
Inland transport to the port
Your vehicle travels from the Halifax area to the export port by truck. The nearest port is Halifax (~0 km), which has sailings towards the Mediterranean.
For Halifax, we arrange pickup and inland transport to the port on request and confirm availability and price in writing in your quote.
Ocean transit
The vehicle is secured inside an enclosed container and the container is sealed. Port-to-port transit usually takes 17–30 days; arrival ports in Turkey are Ambarlı (Istanbul), Izmir and Mersin. On arrival we hand the vehicle over to your customs broker; customs and inland delivery can take 1–3 weeks.
DetailsPaperwork and customs
What to do in Canada:
- The export must be reported to the CBSA with proof of ownership – we share the timeline when you book.
- From Turkey to Canada, Transport Canada generally requires the vehicle to be at least 15 years old.
- In Turkey, duty-free import is only possible for vehicles under 3 years old with definitive-return status; other vehicles need individual vehicle approval.
For temporary import, stay limits and exemptions on the Turkish side, see our Turkey customs guide.
From Turkey back to Halifax
We also ship from Turkey to Halifax. Entering Canada a vehicle generally needs to be at least 15 years old, entering the USA at least 25; let's check eligibility together before you book.
Frequently asked questions
How long does container shipping between Halifax and Turkey take?
Port to port usually takes 17–30 days, plus about 1–3 weeks for customs and inland delivery – so 5–10 weeks door to door.
Which port does a car from Halifax ship from?
The nearest port is Halifax. For Mediterranean sailings an East Coast port such as Halifax may be used; we confirm the port in your quote.
Which areas around Halifax do you collect from?
We collect in Halifax and the surrounding area, including Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville, Truro, Windsor, Lunenburg. If your address isn't listed, ask via the quote form and we'll confirm.
Can you ship any vehicle?
Age rules depend on the direction. In Turkey, duty-free import is only possible for vehicles under 3 years old with definitive-return status; entering Canada a vehicle generally needs to be at least 15 years old, entering the USA at least 25.
Do you handle customs and taxes?
No. UZCAN manages the container booking, insurance and tracking. Customs declarations, import duties and any individual vehicle approval are your or your customs broker's responsibility.
Other cities in Canada
Our other city pages near Halifax (straight line): Quebec City (~640 km), Montreal (~790 km), Ottawa (~960 km), Toronto (~1,260 km).
Ready to ship your vehicle?
Send us your route and vehicle, and we'll get back to you with a firm price.