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Atlas Ship Supply keeps Turkish port calls tight: one Istanbul-based team covers all major ports and the Bosphorus and Dardanelles, bundling provisions, bonded and technical stores, plus spares-in-transit and /Yalova yard support. Fewer hand-offs, cleaner customs, and consolidated deliveries mean less scramble at the quay and more time on schedule.
Atlas Ship Supply — Location
15 Temmuz Mahallesi Koçman Caddesi No:48, Güneşli Bağcılar, Istanbul, Türkiye
Coverage: All Turkish ports and straits, Tuzla & Yalova shipyards
Shipowners save by:
- One-stop coverage across Türkiye: Single vendor for all Turkish ports and straits with support at Tuzla and Yalova shipyards. Fewer hand-offs and simpler coordination when transiting Bosphorus or Dardanelles.
- Real Discounts: Atlas Ship Supply offers a discount of up to 10% to customers who come via the Ship Universe Savings Alliance (Susa), which can result in substantial savings on the final invoice.
- Spares in transit handled end-to-end: Customs and logistics for ship spares in transit reduce delays, storage charges, and misrouted packages.
- Provisions and bonded stores together: Consolidated deliveries cut extra truck calls and minimize time alongside.
- Technical stores ready from stock points: Deck, cabin, engine and electrical stores supplied from main warehouse plus regional stock, improving fill rates for routine items.
- Dry-dock supply and support: Coordinated packages for Tuzla and Yalova yard periods reduce scramble buying and help keep schedules on track.
- Documented quality systems: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000 and ISO 45001 support traceability for audits and reduce reject risk on provisions and stores.
- Experienced local team: Long-running operation in Istanbul improves slotting, approvals, and last-mile delivery timing during tight port calls.
Summary based on Atlas website and ISSA register. Confirm current scope and port coverage on your quote.
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Why Turkey Works For Ship Calls and Provisions
Gateway geography, dense yards and ports, strong cold chain, and fast lift from an air and road hub.
Geography that saves time
Bosphorus and Dardanelles connect the Med and Black Sea, so many routes already pass Turkish waters. Calls can combine bunkers, provisions, bonded, and tech stores without long detours.
Yard clusters near the trade lanes
Tuzla and Yalova shipyards sit close to Istanbul straits traffic. Drydock, afloat repairs, and spares handovers can be planned around existing passages and schedules.
Cold chain and fresh supply depth
Strong agricultural base and established cold chain support fresh, frozen, and specialty diets. Temperature-controlled handover and seal checks are routine expectations.
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Fast access for spares
Major air cargo through Istanbul plus robust domestic road links mean urgent spares can reach yards and terminals quickly. Spares-in-transit workflows are familiar to agents and forwarders.
Coverage across coasts
Marmara, Aegean, Mediterranean, and Black Sea ports support a wide spread of calls. Consolidated runs are common when timing and access allow.
Crew and dietary flexibility
Halal, Kosher, allergen separation, and regional preferences are widely understood. Clear labeling and expiry windows are standard asks at handover.
Where Turkey Shines
Typical situations that benefit from a Turkish call or handover.
| Transit between Med and Black Sea | Easy to align a short call or anchorage handover with routine strait passages. Provisions and spares can meet the ship without route changes. |
| Planned repair or survey at Tuzla or Yalova | Yard proximity allows consolidated deliveries for provisions, bonded, and tech stores during the same window as class and yard work. |
| Short-fuse spares from overseas | Istanbul air cargo and domestic linehaul shorten the last mile to terminals and yards. Common spares-in-transit paperwork paths reduce delay risk. |
| Strict cold-chain or dietary requirements | Vendors handle temp logs, seal checks, and labeled allergens. Fresh categories are broad, with reliable frozen coverage for longer voyages. |
| Multiple categories in one drop | Consolidation across provisions, bonded, tech stores, and small spares is common when cutoffs and terminal access line up. |
Operational details vary by port, terminal, security rules, and the vendor you use. Confirm cutoffs, access, and fees on your quote.
Quick Confirmation Checklist
Simple points to lock in before you route a Turkish handover.
- Port and berth window • Local time, quay or anchorage, security escort notes.
- Order cutoffs per category • Fresh or frozen, dry or bonded, tech stores, and spares-in-transit.
- Cold-chain specifics • Temp range, seal check at handover, minimum days to expiry, special diets.
- Spares paperwork • Invoice, packing list, HS codes, ship spares in transit statement, AWB or tracking.
- After-hours plan • Who to call, terminal rules, truck access, and any weekend limitations.
Use this as a planning aid. Replace with your vendor’s written guidance for the exact port and date.
Atlas Ship Supply reads as a practical, all in one partner for Turkish calls, pairing provisions and bonded with technical stores and spares handling. The appeal is simple: broad local coverage, one accountable contact, and consolidated drops that keep quay time predictable and paperwork clean. If your schedule runs through Istanbul, Tuzla, Yalova or the straits, Atlas is a credible option to keep in rotation.
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