Philadelphia – Turkey vehicle transport
We collect your vehicle in the Philadelphia 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.
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At a glance
- Origin
- PhiladelphiaUSA
- Distance to Turkey
- ~8,200 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
- New York / New Jersey (~120 km), Baltimore (~140 km)
- Arrival ports in Turkey
- Ambarlı (Istanbul), Izmir and Mersin
- Pickup areas
- Cherry Hill, King of Prussia, Camden, Wilmington, Norristown, Trenton
The distances above are straight-line estimates. Actual timing depends on the pickup day, destination and season, and is confirmed in your quote.
Philadelphia and Turkey
Philadelphia is the centre of Pennsylvania's Turkish community and close to the New York/New Jersey ports.
Driving between Philadelphia and Turkey means border queues, tolls and days on the road. Shipping is usually calmer – and often cheaper overall. Pickup isn't limited to central Philadelphia; addresses in Cherry Hill, King of Prussia, Camden, Wilmington and nearby are covered too.
Container shipping from Philadelphia
Inland transport to the port
Your vehicle travels from the Philadelphia area to the export port by truck. The nearest port is New York / New Jersey (~120 km), which has sailings towards the Mediterranean.
For Philadelphia, 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 the USA:
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection requires the original title and export documents to be presented at the port at least 72 hours before export.
- From Turkey to the USA, a vehicle generally needs to be at least 25 years old for the standard exemption.
- In Turkey, duty-free import is only possible for vehicles under 3 years old with definitive-return status.
For temporary import, stay limits and exemptions on the Turkish side, see our Turkey customs guide.
From Turkey back to Philadelphia
We also ship from Turkey to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia ship from?
The nearest port is New York / New Jersey. For Mediterranean sailings an East Coast port such as New York / New Jersey may be used; we confirm the port in your quote.
Which areas around Philadelphia do you collect from?
We collect in Philadelphia and the surrounding area, including Cherry Hill, King of Prussia, Camden, Wilmington, Norristown, Trenton. 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 USA
Our other city pages near Philadelphia (straight line): New York City (~130 km), Paterson, NJ (~140 km), Washington, D.C. (~200 km), Rochester, NY (~410 km).
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