South Korea to Türkiye Import Cargo Process
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South Korea is one of the world’s leading exporters of cosmetics, electronics, automotive spare parts, medical equipment, and industrial products. In recent years, import cargo demand from South Korea to Türkiye has increased significantly, especially for Korean cosmetic products and commercial shipments.
GK Han Logistics provides professional air freight and sea freight solutions from South Korea to Türkiye for commercial cargo transportation, import operations, and logistics coordination.
Air Freight Service from South Korea to Türkiye
Air freight is one of the most preferred transportation methods for urgent and time-sensitive shipments.
Main departure airports in South Korea:
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Busan Gimhae Airport (PUS)
Main arrival airports in Türkiye:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)
Estimated transit time:
Approximately 2–5 days depending on airline capacity and customs process.
Air freight is commonly preferred for:
Korean cosmetic products
Electronics
Automotive spare parts
Medical products
Textile accessories
Samples and urgent commercial cargo
Sea Freight from South Korea
Sea freight can be a more economical option for heavy and large-volume shipments.
Main loading ports:
Busan Port
Incheon Port
Sea freight service options:
FCL (Full Container Load)
LCL (Less than Container Load)
Sea freight transportation is generally preferred for:
Industrial machinery
Bulk cosmetic imports
Commercial products
Automotive cargo
Heavy industrial shipments
Korean Cosmetic Imports to Türkiye
One of the fastest-growing import sectors between South Korea and Türkiye is cosmetic products.
Especially:
skincare products
serums
beauty products
medical cosmetics
Korean skincare brands
have become highly demanded in Türkiye.
However, cosmetic imports may require additional procedures such as:
MSDS documentation
ingredient declarations
product certificates
ministry approvals
Turkish labeling compliance
Incorrect or incomplete documentation may cause customs delays and additional costs.
GK Han Logistics supports importers during the logistics and operational process for cosmetic cargo shipments from South Korea.
Chargeable Weight Calculation in Air Freight
Airlines and express courier companies calculate charges based on:
Gross weight
Volumetric weight
Whichever is higher becomes the chargeable weight.
For express/courier shipments, volumetric calculation is generally:
{Length \times Width \times Height}{5000}
For standard air freight cargo shipments, airlines generally use:
{Length \times Width \times Height}{6000}
This difference can significantly affect transportation costs, especially for lightweight but high-volume cosmetic shipments.
Customs Process in Türkiye
Commercial import shipments into Türkiye generally require:
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
HS Code information
Importer company information
Additional certificates depending on cargo type
Courier shipments and commercial cargo shipments may follow different customs procedures.
Especially for cosmetic products, documentation and import regulations should be checked before shipment departure from South Korea.
Why Professional Cargo Planning Matters
Professional logistics planning helps companies:
Reduce customs risks
Prevent warehouse and storage delays
Optimize transit time
Manage import operations professionally
Reduce unnecessary logistics costs
This is especially important for regular commercial importers and cosmetic companies.
GK Han Logistics South Korea Cargo Solutions
GK Han Logistics provides:
Air freight services
Sea freight services
Commercial import operations
Transit shipment coordination
Customs process support
Door delivery solutions
Cosmetic cargo logistics
Express shipment alternatives
for shipments from South Korea to Türkiye.
Contact
GK Han Logistics
+90 506 043 62 46
