Autoport Liman İşletmeleri A.Ş.

What Autoport Liman İşletmeleri A.Ş. does

Autoport Liman İşletmeleri A.Ş. is a privately held Turkish joint-stock company founded in 2008 that operates Turkey's first dedicated automotive terminal at Yeniköy, Başiskele in Kocaeli province. The terminal sits on 243,339 m² and serves automotive manufacturers and distributors handling both import and export flows in the Eastern and Southern Marmara region, with Toyota explicitly named among its customers. Services are delivered directly to enterprise automotive OEMs and distributors through purpose-built infrastructure including two berths totaling 656 meters, Ro-Ro operations capacity of 650,000 CEU/year, general and project cargo handling, a 3-line PDI facility capable of inspecting 650 vehicles per day, an 11,400 m² Type A bonded warehouse integrated with Izmit Customs Directorate, and 6,020 m² of closed warehouse in two halls.

The underlying technology stack is purpose-built rather than AI-driven: a proprietary terminal operating system with EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) connectivity for customer and partner integration, ISPS-compliant CCTV port security infrastructure, an RMG crane with 10-ton enclosed-warehouse capacity, and ISO 9001/14001/45001-certified integrated management systems audited by independent firms. Revenue mechanics are professional-services based, generated through per-service terminal operations (Ro-Ro, general cargo, project cargo, bonded storage, PDI, and closed depot), with tariffs distributed via downloadable PDF on request rather than publicly listed pricing. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-enterprise, with no third-party reseller channel and no consumer-facing marketing motion. The go-to-market is primarily earned media through Turkish maritime, logistics, and business trade press.

Strategically, Autoport is currently executing an expansion project at its sole Kocaeli facility and has publicly advocated at the 2nd National Barbaros Maritime Congress for further specialized-port capacity in Turkey. The business is concentrated in a single-asset, single-site operating model with no disclosed funding rounds, no headcount figures, and no disclosed revenue or ownership structure beyond its status as a private Turkish A.Ş.

Name

Autoport Liman İşletmeleri A.Ş.

Legal name

Autoport Liman İşletmeleri A.Ş.

Website

https://autoport.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Autoport Liman İşletmeleri A.Ş. operates Turkey's first dedicated automotive port terminal in Kocaeli, providing Ro-Ro, PDI, bonded storage, and cargo handling services directly to automotive manufacturers and distributors in the Marmara region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Port Terminal Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Port and Harbor Operations (488310)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Storage & Yard Management (Compound Operations, Inventory Control) (TLAHACAC)

Keywords

• Automotive terminal services
• Ro-ro port operations
• Bonded warehouse storage
• Pre-delivery inspection services
• Project cargo handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Başiskele, Kocaeli

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Port Terminal Services: Autoport generates revenue through various port terminal services including Ro-Ro services, general cargo handling, project cargo operations, warehouse/bonded storage services, PDI (pre-delivery inspection) services, and closed depot services. The terminal serves both import and export operations for automotive manufacturers and distributors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Autoport Liman İşletmeleri A.Ş. operates Turkey's first dedicated automotive terminal in Başiskele, Kocaeli, providing specialized port and logistics services for automotive manufacturers and distributors. Core offerings include Ro-Ro handling, general cargo and project cargo operations, bonded warehouse storage (Type A), pre-delivery inspection (PDI), and enclosed depot services. The 243,339 m² facility has 650,000 CEU/year handling capacity, 10,000 CEU parking capacity, and two 328-meter berths.

Product overview

Autoport Liman İşletmeleri A.Ş. operates Turkey's first dedicated automotive terminal in Kocaeli, covering 243,000 m² with 10,000 CEU vehicle parking capacity and 650,000 CEU annual handling capacity. The terminal offers integrated port services including Ro-Ro Services (650,000 vehicles/year via two docks with 656m berth), General Cargo Services (forestry and steel products), Project Cargo Services (heavy/super cargo), PDI Services (pre-delivery inspection for 650 vehicles/day), Antrepo/Bonded Storage Services (11,400 m²), and Closed Warehouse Facilities (6,020 m²). Services also include a Temporary Storage Area with 178,000 m² back area and 164,084 m² open storage. The terminal features a proprietary terminal operating system with EDI connectivity for customer integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ro-Ro Hizmetleri (Ro-Ro Services) Roll-on/roll-off shipping services with annual handling capacity of 650,000 vehicle equivalents (CEU). Features two berths of 328 meters each (12.5m and 19m depths) for simultaneous vessel operations, supported by a proprietary terminal operating system with EDI connectivity. Targeted at automotive manufacturers and distributors requiring import/export Ro-Ro handling.
• Genel Kargo Hizmetleri (General Cargo Services) General cargo handling operations at the terminal including cellulose, paper rolls, steel pipe derivatives, sheet metal, wire rod, palletized goods, big bags, baled products, and bundled items. Offered alongside the terminal's automotive Ro-Ro operations.
• Proje Kargo Hizmetleri (Project Cargo Services) Handling operations for heavy and oversized cargo including factory equipment, power plant equipment, steam/gas/wind turbines, ship machinery, transformers, heat exchangers, various tanks, and construction materials.
• PDI Hizmetleri (Pre-Delivery Inspection Services) Pre-delivery inspection services with the capacity to serve 650 vehicles per day across three simultaneous production lines, used by automotive manufacturers and distributors preparing vehicles for delivery.
• Antrepo Hizmetleri (Warehouse/Bonded Storage Services) Customs bonded warehouse operations across 11,400 m² of Type A General Bonded Warehouse area (5,400 m² closed area in two separate halls plus open area) integrated with Izmit Customs Directorate, including handling, nationalization, and transit processes. Serves automotive importers, exporters, and distributors requiring customs-bonded storage.
• Kapalı Depo Hizmetleri (Closed Warehouse Services) Enclosed warehouse facility spanning 6,020 m² in total, constructed as two separate halls within the GDA (Gümrüklü Depo Alanı) area, providing enclosed storage for vehicles and cargo.
• Geçici Depolama Sahası (Temporary Storage Area) Temporary storage facility comprising a 178,000 m² back area, 65,000 m² front yard, 164,084 m² open temporary storage, 6,020 m² enclosed temporary storage, 6,235 CEU customs-bonded parking capacity, and 2,500 CEU non-bonded parking capacity, plus 12,000 m² reinforced concrete yard for work equipment.
• Ekipman Parkı (Equipment Fleet) Terminal equipment fleet for handling operations, including an RMG crane with 10-ton capacity used in enclosed warehouse operations.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• PSA International: Global port operator with multi-purpose terminals including automotive and Ro-Ro capabilities in Europe and Asia. Comparable as a broad incumbent with capabilities overlapping Autoport's automotive-terminal scope, though operating at materially larger scale.
• DP World Yarimca: DP World's Kocaeli-based terminal at Yarimca, located in the same Marmara automotive corridor as Autoport, with multi-purpose capabilities including Ro-Ro. Comparable in regional port operations, scale, and ability to attract automotive OEM and distributor customers.
• Yilport Holding: Turkey's largest port operator with a multi-port portfolio including container, general cargo, and Ro-Ro terminals globally. Comparable in Turkish port operations scale and automotive-adjacent capabilities, though broader in scope than Autoport's specialized automotive focus.

Direct peers

• Kumport Liman İşletmeleri: Major Turkish Ro-Ro and container terminal operator based at Ambarlı, Istanbul. Directly comparable in Turkish port operations, Ro-Ro handling capability, and competing for automotive and general-cargo volumes in the Marmara corridor.
• C.RO Ports: Belgian operator of dedicated automotive Ro-Ro terminals at Zeebrugge, often cited as Europe's largest pure-play vehicle terminal. Directly comparable to Autoport in dedicated automotive-terminal specialization, OEM customer base, and multi-service offering (storage, PDI, value-added services).
• BLG AutoTerminal Bremerhaven / Hamburg: BLG Logistics operates automotive terminals at Bremerhaven and Hamburg, handling Volkswagen and other OEM volumes with PDI, storage, and technical services. Comparable in specialized automotive-terminal scope and integration with OEM logistics workflows.

Regional players

• Gemport (Gemlik Liman): Turkish port operator at Gemlik, Bursa — close geographic neighbor in the Marmara automotive manufacturing belt. Comparable as a regional Turkish port competing for automotive, container, and general-cargo flows in the same end market.
• LimakPort (Limak Group): Turkish port operator with Ro-Ro and multi-purpose terminals including Iskenderun. Comparable in regional port operations and Ro-Ro handling capability targeting Turkish automotive and project cargo customers.
• Ege Port (Aegean Port): Turkish port operator on the Aegean coast handling general cargo, containers, and Ro-Ro volumes. Comparable as a regional Turkish port competing for similar automotive and project-cargo flows, though outside the Marmara corridor.

Emerging players

• Höegh Autoliners: Global Ro-Ro shipping line and terminal operator with deep automotive OEM relationships. Comparable through automotive logistics expertise and OEM customer overlap, though primarily a carrier rather than a pure terminal operator like Autoport.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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