Turkish ports handled 412.1 million tonnes of cargo in January–September 2026. Container handling rose 2.7% to 10.77 million TEU; growth in September was 7.6%.
The global shipping carbon pricing rule was postponed in October 2025. September 2026 talks also ended without agreement; the adjourned session is planned to resume on 4 December 2026.
The Mediterranean has been a sulphur emission control area since 1 May 2025. Ships must use 0.10% sulphur fuel instead of the global 0.50%, or operate a scrubber.
Coverage rose from 40% in 2024 and 70% in 2025 to 100% for 2026 emissions. On voyages between Turkey and EU ports, half of the emissions are covered.
