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Iceland Export, Import & Container Logistics

Direct bilateral export, raw material import (www.coidet.com), and container logistics gateway between Turkey and Iceland. Weekly FCL/LCL departures, mandatory EUR.1 Movement Certificate (TR-EFTA FTA) certificate issuance, and turnkey commercial agency since 1983.

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Sea Transit Time

12 – 18 Days

Express Air Freight

2 – 3 Days

Primary Destination Port

Reykjavik Limanı (Sundahöfn Konteyner Terminali)

Mandatory Cargo Waiver

EUR.1 Movement Certificate (TR-EFTA FTA)

01. Iceland Market Overview & Commercial Potential

Iceland is one of the most prominent dynamic economies in the Europe region. With its capital at Reykjavik, official currency İzlanda Kronu (ISK), and business language Icelandic, the country holds immense demand for Turkish construction materials, food commodities, agricultural machinery, and consumer goods.

Operating since 1983, GLOBTRADIMEX Global Trade Center maintains direct partnerships with local importers, wholesale buyers, and commercial distribution channels across Iceland.

02. Major Ports & Airports Guide

Containerized and air freight shipments from Turkey to Iceland enter through the following primary ports and gateways:

Seaports:

  • Reykjavik Limanı (Sundahöfn Konteyner Terminali) — Average ocean transit time: 12 – 18 Days.
  • Grundartangi & Hafnarfjörður Limanı — Average ocean transit time: 12 – 18 Days.
  • Reyðarfjörður Endüstriyel Limanı — Average ocean transit time: 12 – 18 Days.

Airports:

  • Keflavík Uluslararası Havalimanı (KEF) — Express air cargo transit from Istanbul: 2 – 3 Days.
  • Reykjavik Havalimanı (RKV) — Express air cargo transit from Istanbul: 2 – 3 Days.

03. Ocean Container Shipping (FCL & LCL)

We provide regular weekly container line services from Izmir, Istanbul, and Mersin to Iceland:

  • 20ft Standard Container: 33 m³ capacity and up to 28 tons for heavy commodities (rebar, cement, flour, tiles).
  • 40ft High Cube Container: 76 m³ volume offering cost efficiency for furniture, textiles, plastic pipes, and high-volume goods.
  • LCL Consolidation: For smaller shipments, freight calculated per cubic meter (CBM) with full consolidation security.

04. Mandatory Cargo Tracking Note: EUR.1 Movement Certificate (TR-EFTA FTA)

Legal Notice & Customs Mandate:

For customs clearance in Iceland (Reykjavik Limanı (Sundahöfn Konteyner Terminali)), accurate HS Code classification and EUR.1 Movement Certificate (TR-EFTA FTA) compliance are essential. GLOBTRADIMEX manages turnkey FCL/LCL container, road freight, air cargo, and certification operations from Izmir, Istanbul, and Mersin.

Standard clearance documents required for customs entry in Iceland:

  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List
  • Bill of Lading (B/L) / CMR / Air Waybill
  • EUR.1 Movement Certificate (TR-EFTA FTA)
  • Export Customs Declaration & ISPM-15 Certificate

05. Top In-Demand Products from Turkey to Iceland

Based on our www.coidet.com catalog and local market data, the fastest-moving product categories:

Automotive OEM Parts & Industrial Components
Industrial Machinery, Steel & Aluminum Profiles
Home Appliances, HVAC & Electrical Equipment
Textiles, Ready-to-Wear Apparel & Home Fabrics
Packaged Food, Dried Fruits & Agricultural Goods
Construction Building Systems, Formwork, Scaffolding & Prefab Units

06. Strategic Raw Materials Importable from Iceland

Through our bilateral trade structure, we inspect and source high-grade raw commodities directly from producers in Iceland:

  • High-Tech Industrial Machinery & Automation
  • Specialty Steel, Metals & Forestry Products
  • Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals & Medical Equipment
  • Marine, Energy & Electronic Components

07. GLOBTRADIMEX Exclusive Commercial Agency & Representation (Since 1983)

The critical challenge in international trade is counterparty reliability and payment security. GLOBTRADIMEX acts as your authorized on-the-ground Commercial Agent, distributing product samples, qualifying distributors, and executing shipments under confirmed letters of credit.

Alternative Routes

Related Global Trade Routes

Explore other target markets in this region, port transit times, and export opportunities.

Europe 4 – 12 Days

Germany Export & Import

Capital: Berlin

Germany is one of Turkey's premier trade partners in the Europe region. Through Hamburg Limanı (Port of Hamburg), GLOBTRADIMEX provides scheduled container shipping, road transport, air freight, and B2B trade consulting.

Main Port: Hamburg Limanı
Waiver: A.TR & CE
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Europe 8 – 13 Days

UK (Britain) Export & Import

Capital: London

United Kingdom (UK) is one of Turkey's premier trade partners in the Europe region. Through Felixstowe Limanı, GLOBTRADIMEX provides scheduled container shipping, road transport, air freight, and B2B trade consulting.

Main Port: Felixstowe
Waiver: UKCA & STA
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Europe 4 – 8 Days

France Export & Import

Capital: Paris

France is one of Turkey's premier trade partners in the Europe region. Through Marseille-Fos Limanı (Marsilya), GLOBTRADIMEX provides scheduled container shipping, road transport, air freight, and B2B trade consulting.

Main Port: Marsilya Limanı
Waiver: A.TR & CE
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Europe 3 – 6 Days

Italy Export & Import

Capital: Rome

Italy is one of Turkey's premier trade partners in the Europe region. Through Trieste Limanı (Ro-Ro & Konteyner), GLOBTRADIMEX provides scheduled container shipping, road transport, air freight, and B2B trade consulting.

Main Port: Trieste Limanı
Waiver: A.TR & EUR.1
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Knowledge & Insights

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions and expert answers regarding Global trade, ocean freight, A.TR, EUR.1 & SABER certification, and port clearance procedures.

GLOBTRADIMEX provides turnkey foreign trade consulting, FCL/LCL ocean container shipping, FTL/LTL road transport, and express air cargo across 48 global markets spanning Europe & the UK, the Balkans & Adriatic, the Middle East & Gulf, Caucasus & Central Asia, North & South America, and Asia-Pacific.

A.TR and EUR.1 certificates grant preferential duty-free customs access in the EU and FTA partner states; SABER (PCoC/SCoC) is mandatory for Saudi Arabia; and ISF (10+2) & FDA filings are strictly required prior to vessel departure for the United States. GLOBTRADIMEX handles all regulatory filings seamlessly.

From Izmir, Istanbul, and Mersin ports, transit takes 2–6 days to the Balkans & Southern Europe, 4–12 days to Western & Northern Europe, 5–15 days to Middle East & Gulf hubs, and 14–22 days to North American East Coast ports.

We utilize Confirmed Irrevocable Letters of Credit (Confirmed L/C), Cash Against Documents (CAD), and export credit insurance, conducting thorough buyer due diligence before contract execution.

Yes. For smaller volumes, we operate weekly LCL ocean consolidation and European/Balkan road groupage billed per CBM/LDM. For urgent samples and critical components, our IATA Express Air Cargo delivers within 1 to 2 business days.

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