Türkiye is raising the transit fee charged on international vessels passing through the Turkish straits by almost 15% as of July, a top official said on Friday.
The fee, calculated under the 1936 Montreux Convention in "gold francs" and based on vessels' net registered tonnage, is updated annually.
"We will update the fee charged per net ton from ships, which was $5.83 in 2025, to $6.70 as of July 1," Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu said.
Türkiye had charged $0.80 per net ton from 1983 until Oct. 7, 2022, Uraloğlu told Anadolu Agency (AA).
The fee was revised to $4.08 per net ton in 2022. It was later raised to $4.42 from July 2023, $5.07 from July 2024, before being hiked to $5.83 last year.
The Turkish straits, comprising the Bosporus and Dardanelles, are among the world’s most important maritime chokepoints, connecting the Black Sea to the Mediterranean.
Uraloğlu said vessels passing through the waterways without stopping at Turkish ports are charged under three categories in line with the Montreux Convention: health inspection, lighthouse and salvage services.
He said the latest revision will increase foreign currency revenue for the Treasury.
Revenue from ship transits stood at $38 million between July 2021 and June 2022, before rising to $223 million between July 2024 and June last year.
That figure is expected to reach $254 million as of late June this year, Uraloğlu said.
"The rise in revenue and the price updates show the contribution to the economy," he said, adding that the revision aims to strengthen foreign currency inflows and increase public revenue.
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Daily SabahParty-alignedCenter2 days agoTurkey has increased the transit fee for international vessels passing through the Turkish Straits by nearly 15%, effective July 1. The fee, determined by the 1936 Montreux Convention and based on a vessel's net registered tonnage, was previously $5.83 per net ton in 2025 and will now rise to $6.70. The fee has been adjusted multiple times since 1983, with recent increases including $4.08 in 2022, $4.42 in July 2023, $5.07 in July 2024, and $5.83 in 2025. The Turkish Straits, consisting of the Bosporus and Dardanelles, are critical maritime routes connecting the Black Sea to the Mediterranean.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about an economic policy change related to transit fees through the Turkish Straits. There is no evident ideological framing, loaded language, or selective sourcing that would indicate a political lean. The content focuses on procedural updates and financials
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- government Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu
- press release Anadolu Agency (AA)
Hurriyet Daily NewsParty-alignedCenter6 days agoThe Turkish Straits transit fees, which apply to vessels passing through without making a port call, are scheduled for another revision starting July 1, 2026. These fees have undergone several increases since their initial implementation in 1983, with the most recent adjustments raising the cost significantly. The charges are calculated based on the vessel's net tonnage (NRT) using the 'Gold Franc' unit tied to the price of gold per ounce. Revenues from these fees have grown substantially over time, reaching nearly $300 million in the previous year.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information regarding the changes in transit fees and their financial impact without showing any ideological bias or preferential treatment toward any political side. It provides historical data and figures without commentary or subjective interpretation.
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