Groupage departures from İzmir to the Middle East
In groupage (LTL) transport your cargo shares a truck with other exporters’ cargo heading the same way. That means you do not need to hire a whole truck for a few pallets or a load that would not fill one — you only pay for the space and weight your cargo takes up.
Our Middle East groupage departures are weekly. Cargo is consolidated at our contracted warehouses in İzmir, Bursa, İstanbul and Mersin, its paperwork is prepared and it exits Türkiye through the Cilvegözü border gate. Estimated transit time is 12–14 days, depending on conditions at the border gates.
| Groupage service | Details |
|---|---|
| Departure points | Contracted warehouses in İzmir, Bursa, İstanbul and Mersin |
| Frequency | Weekly |
| Border exit from Türkiye | Cilvegözü |
| Estimated transit | 12–14 days (depending on border conditions) |
For how groupage works in general, see our groupage transport page.
Full-load (FTL) freight to the Middle East
For loads that fill the trailer, are heavy or must meet a fixed delivery date we run full-truckload transport. The truck carries only your cargo and goes to destination with no transhipment.
Countries we serve in the Middle East
| Country | Groupage (LTL) | Full load (FTL) |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | Yes | Yes |
| United Arab Emirates | Yes | Yes |
| Saudi Arabia | Yes | Yes |
| Qatar | Yes | Yes |
| Kuwait | Yes | Yes |
| Oman | Yes | Yes |
| Bahrain | Yes | Yes |
| Jordan | Yes | Yes |
| Lebanon | Yes | Yes |
| Syria | Yes | Yes |
| Iran | Yes | Yes |
| Egypt | Yes | Yes |
Routes, transit times and required documents vary with the destination and current border conditions; we confirm them for your specific load at the quote stage.
Iraq
Iraq is one of Türkiye’s largest export markets, and the Habur (Ibrahim Khalil) gate is the busiest crossing for road trade between the two countries. We confirm the route and border exit for your delivery point — for example Erbil, Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, Baghdad or Basra — and review at the quote stage whether your product group needs a certificate of conformity (CoC).
United Arab Emirates (Dubai)
With Dubai and Abu Dhabi at its heart, the UAE is the trading and distribution hub of the Gulf. For UAE-bound cargo we recommend whichever suits your load and timing: an overland transit route or a combined road–sea solution.
Saudi Arabia
Many product groups exported to Saudi Arabia need a certificate of conformity issued through the SABER system. We plan the paperwork before loading to reduce the risk of waiting at the border.
Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain
Groupage and full loads for the Gulf Cooperation Council states travel on overland transit routes or combined solutions. We set out the best route for the destination’s customs requirements and the delivery address in our quote.
Jordan and Lebanon
For Jordan and Lebanon we plan road or sea-linked (Ro-Ro) solutions depending on current transit conditions. The certificate of origin and any other documents the destination requires are prepared before loading.
Syria
Cilvegözü and Öncüpınar are the main border gates for road freight between Türkiye and Syria; our Middle East groupage departures also exit Türkiye through Cilvegözü. Border and customs practice can change from time to time, so we reconfirm the current situation in every quote.
Iran
Road freight between Türkiye and Iran crosses at the Gürbulak, Kapıköy and Esendere border gates. We choose the right gate and document set with you based on your cargo and destination city.
Egypt
Cargo for Egypt is mostly planned with sea-linked solutions. Depending on your volume we compare groupage, full-load and container options and, where it helps, combine them with sea freight.
Documents and customs for the Middle East
- Basic set: commercial invoice, packing list, CMR consignment note and export declaration.
- Origin: most Middle East countries require a certificate of origin endorsed by a chamber of commerce.
- Product conformity: some product groups need extra documents (for example SABER for Saudi Arabia, CoC for Iraq).
- Transit: a transit declaration and route-specific paperwork when crossing third countries.
For support with regulation and declarations, see our customs clearance service.
Why Multitransport?
- Four departure points, weekly service: groupage leaves every week from contracted warehouses in İzmir, Bursa, İstanbul and Mersin, so you can ship from the one nearest to you.
- Predictable timing: an estimated 12–14 days on groupage departures via Cilvegözü.
- Groupage and full load at one desk: we weigh both options against the size and urgency of your load.
- Paperwork and regulation: origin, conformity and transit documents are planned before loading.
- A wide network: besides the Middle East, scheduled departures to 54 countries in 8 regions plus an agency network.