Turkish ports asking ships to declare they are not linked to Israel, shipping sources say
The sources said the harbor master’s office had verbally instructed port agents to provide written assurances, adding that there was no official circular on the issue
August 21, 2025 09:12
ISTANBUL: Turkish port authorities have begun informally requiring shipping agents for letters declaring that vessels are not linked to Israel and are not carrying military or hazardous cargo bound for the country, according to two shipping sources.
The sources said the harbor master’s office had verbally instructed port agents to provide written assurances, adding that there was no official circular on the issue.
