Asyaport

What Asyaport does

Asyaport (legal name Asyaport Liman A.Ş.) is a privately held container terminal operator located in Barbaros, Süleymanpaşa, Tekirdağ, Turkey, on the Sea of Marmara. Established in 2015 as a joint venture between the Soyuer family and Global Terminal Limited — the port-investment arm of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), the world's largest container shipping line — Asyaport operates Turkey's first dedicated transit container hub port (Hubport). The facility spans a 300,000 m² terminal area with 2,010 meters of quay at 18 meters maximum water depth, giving it the ability to handle the largest container vessels in service (24,000+ TEU). It achieved 2,098,255 TEU in 2024, ranking #1 in Turkey and #94 globally (Lloyd's List 2023), with approximately 16% national container market share and 44% of all Turkish transit container traffic. Ancillary infrastructure includes 91,200 TEU of stacking capacity, 1,400 reefer container sockets, 1,400 ground slots, a 3,350 m² Container Freight Station, and rail/road intermodal connections into Bulgaria and the European hinterland.

The terminal's core service portfolio comprises container handling (loading, unloading, shifting, lashing/unlashing, twistlock), container storage with progressive day-tier pricing, CFS stuffing/unstuffing, dangerous goods (IMCO/IMDG) handling, reefer power supply, vessel berthing, and general cargo operations. Revenue is generated primarily on a per-container or per-service transaction-fee basis, with published tariffs denominated in USD for import terminal services and TL for domestic/storage services, and surcharges for OOG (+50%), flexitank (+50%), and dangerous goods (+20%) containers. Asyaport's technology stack is centered on the proprietary Asyaport Online Terminal Information System (OPUS-Terminal ESVC) for container tracking, VGM inquiry, berth planning, and storage calculation, complemented by a fully electric STS and RTG crane fleet, 75 LNG-powered terminal tractors (a Turkish first), 1,289 kW of solar capacity (≈6% of terminal electricity), and Turkey's only Onshore Power Supply (OPS) system — an 8 MVA installation that delivered ~4.7M kWh to 88 vessels by late 2025. The company holds ISO 27001, EcoPort status, and a Zero Waste certificate, and was awarded "Most Environmentally Friendly Port Facility" at the 4th Turkey Maritime Summit in July 2025.

Asyaport's go-to-market is B2B enterprise sales, with the commercial team managing direct relationships with global container shipping lines, freight forwarders, and cargo owners. The MSC JV provides a structurally embedded anchor customer and routes (Tiger, HIMALAYA via HMM, Jade, Adriakia, EMUSA, Black Sea services) that drive throughput. Additional customer segments include Turkish importers/exporters in the Trakya region served through CFS and customs services, domestic cabotage operators (#1 nationally), and transit cargo customers. The terminal currently employs 1,000–1,200 people, with an active 400-meter quay extension underway to lift annual capacity from 2.5M TEU to 4M TEU by end-2026, indicating a continued capex and volume-led growth posture.

Name

Asyaport

Legal name

Asyaport Liman A.Ş.

Website

https://asyaport.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Asyaport is Turkey's largest container terminal, operating a 2,010-meter, 18-meter-deep quay in Tekirdağ as a joint venture with MSC's Global Terminal Limited, serving global shipping lines with container handling, storage, CFS, and Turkey's only shore-power system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Container Port Terminal Services

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Port and Harbor Operations (48831)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Deep-Sea Container Terminals (Mainline / Transshipment Hubs) (TLAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gateway Container Terminals (Import/Export) (TLAHAAAB), Stevedoring & Vessel Loading/Discharging (Ship-to-Shore Operations) (TLAHALAA), Port Equipment Operations (Crane Operators, RTG/RMG, Straddle Carrier Operations) (TLAHALAE)

Keywords

• Container terminal services
• Port logistics operations
• Container handling services
• Maritime transshipment hub
• Shore power supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Barbaros

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Container Terminal Handling Services: Revenue from loading, unloading, and shifting of containers at the quay, including container handling between ship and terminal, ship-to-shore, and shore-to-ship operations. Fees are charged per container (20' or 40' units) or per service type (shifting, lashing/unlashing, twistlock). This is the primary revenue stream for the port.
2. Container Storage (Ardiye) Services: Charges for storing containers at the terminal yard, with rates escalating over time (1-5 days, 6-10 days, 11-15 days, 16+ days). Special rates apply for reefer containers, IMCO/IMDG dangerous goods containers, and OOG (out-of-gauge) containers.
3. CFS (Container Freight Station) Services: Services including container stuffing and unstuffing, sampling, full inspection, partial inspection, weighing, VGM weighing, and X-ray services at the 3,350 m² CFS area. Charges are per container or per service type.
4. Quayside Vessel Services: Charges for shifting operations (ship-to-ship, ship-to-shore-to-ship), lashing/unlashing, twistlock operations, hatch opening/closing, berthing services, and field security services.
5. Reefer Container Power Supply: Electricity provision to refrigerated containers requiring external power, charged as an energy contribution fee.
6. Equipment Rental: Crane rental (hourly rate) and forklift rental for customer use.
7. General Cargo Handling Services: Services for general cargo vessels including pallet, big bag, packaged, or bundle loading/unloading, as well as open-top and flatrack operations for yachts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Asyaport is Turkey's first transit container hub port (Hubport) providing container terminal services to global shipping lines and cargo owners. The terminal offers loading, unloading, and shifting of containers at the quay, container yard storage with progressive day-based rates, Container Freight Station (CFS) stuffing/unstuffing, inspection, and weighing services, and general cargo handling for pallets, big bags, and bundles. It also operates the only Onshore Power Supply (OPS) system in Turkey, providing shore-side electricity to docked vessels to eliminate in-port emissions.

Product overview

Asyaport operates as a container terminal port facility offering integrated port and logistics services. The core offering consists of container handling services (loading, unloading, shifting, terminal operations, CFS, reefer, and dangerous goods), supplemented by general cargo services. The terminal provides online digital services through its Terminal Online Information System for tracking, VGM inquiry, and berth planning. The port offers shipping line connections across multiple routes including Mediterranean, Black Sea, Northern Europe, and Far East corridors. A notable sustainability innovation is the Onshore Power Supply (OPS) system providing shore-based electricity to docked vessels. The terminal operates 24/7 with comprehensive tariff schedules and service request capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Handled 2,098,255 TEU in 2024, ranking #1 in Turkey and #94 globally
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Medlog (MSC Logistics)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedlog is the logistics subsidiary of MSC Group. It operates alongside Asyaport in combined transport and logistics operations, including rail freight to Europe (Bulgaria, Hungary). Medlog and Asyaport collaborate on humanitarian aid shipments, community events, and environmental initiatives (e.g., joint beach cleanups for World Environment Day). Medlog also operates the MED AYDIN, Turkey's largest Turkish-flagged container vessel.
• Namık Kemal UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsyaport has developed partnerships with Namık Kemal University in Tekirdağ, providing internship opportunities and career pathways for students. The collaboration includes guest lectures by port managers and the creation of a talent pipeline for the port. 651 students have interned at Asyaport, with 62 hired as full-time employees.
• Tekirdağ Maritime High SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsyaport partners with maritime high schools in Tekirdağ to provide students with work experience opportunities in port operations, helping build a skilled workforce for the maritime industry.
• Tekirdağ MunicipalityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsyaport gifted a custom-designed 'Deniz Süpürgesi' (Sea Sweeper) boat to Tekirdağ Municipality for collecting surface waste in port waters, demonstrating environmental cooperation between the port and local government.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mersin International Port (MIP): Turkey's other major East Mediterranean container gateway operated by PSA International, directly competing with Asyaport for Turkish import/export and transit container volumes, including similar deep-water capabilities.
• Ambarlı Port: Turkey's largest container port by historical volume (near Istanbul), a direct competitor to Asyaport on Turkey's western gateway business and a key alternative for shipping lines routing through the Sea of Marmara.

Emerging players

• Tanger Med Port: Morocco's deep-water mega-hub that has rapidly scaled to become a leading Mediterranean transshipment port, competing with Asyaport for East–West and Asia–Europe transshipment volumes.

Regional players

• Port of Piraeus (OLP / PCT): COSCO-controlled Greek container terminal serving as a competing Mediterranean hub port with growing transshipment volumes for Asia–Europe trade, an alternative to Asyaport for Eastern Mediterranean routing.

Broad incumbents

• DP World: Global port operator with container terminals across Asia, Europe, and Africa; competes broadly with Asyaport for shipping line contracts and serves as a benchmark for hub port operational standards.
• PSA International: Singapore-headquartered global port operator running dozens of container terminals worldwide; operates Mersin (a direct Turkish competitor) and sets the operational benchmark for transit hub terminals like Asyaport.
• Hutchison Ports: One of the world's largest container terminal operators, with global deep-water capacity and alliance relationships; competes with Asyaport for shipping line service calls and hub-port designations.
• APM Terminals: Maersk's port operator running container terminals globally; as a 2M-affiliated operator it competes with Asyaport for both alliance and neutral carrier business across the Mediterranean and Black Sea.
• Port of Rotterdam: Europe's largest container port and a global benchmark for deep-water hub operations; serves as a comparable for Asyaport in scale, automation, and sustainability investments.

Others

• Medlog (MSC Logistics): MSC Group's logistics subsidiary operating rail freight, trucking, and feeder container services across Turkey and Europe; not a competitor but a closely allied intermodal partner at Asyaport.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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