Bandırma Çelebi RoRo Port
Bandırma Çelebi RoRo Port, operated by Çelebi Holding, is a modern, truck-oriented RO-RO port. It is located 5 km from Bandırma city center and 10 minutes from the Bandırma Organized Industrial Zone. The port serves as the departure point for the Marmara RoRo Cooperative's Tekirdağ and Istanbul Ambarlı routes.
Port History and Operations
Bandırma Çelebi RoRo Port is a private-sector port established by Çelebi Holding in the 2010s and expanded in subsequent years. It holds an important place within Çelebi Holding's aviation and port services ecosystem. The port is designed to connect Bandırma's industrial and logistics power by sea to Thrace, the European side of Istanbul, and other parts of Europe.
The port today serves as:
- A cargo exit point for the Bandırma OIZ and surrounding industries
- A logistics gateway for major manufacturers such as Erdemir, Bagfaş, and Eti Maden
- A hub for ROPAX passenger traffic to Thrace and the European side of Istanbul
- One of Turkey's entry and exit points for European caravan traffic
Facilities and Comfort
All facilities meet the standards of a modern private-sector port:
- ROPAX passenger terminal: Air-conditioned waiting lounge with high seating capacity.
- Ticket booths: Marmara RoRo Cooperative and other operator booths.
- WC and shower facilities: Separate sections for passengers, drivers, and ADR drivers.
- Cafeteria and restaurant: Hot meals, kebab, pita, soup; open 24 hours.
- Spacious truck park: Capacity for 800+ heavy vehicles.
- Driver accommodation (motel): Hourly or daily rooms for truck drivers.
- Customs facilities: Fully equipped within the port.
- ADR (hazardous materials) storage: Separate, secure section.
- Cold storage: For refrigerated truck cargo.
- 3-phase electrical connections: For refrigerated trucks.
- Fuel station: 7/24 within the port.
- Tire repair and auto spare parts: 7/24.
- Disabled access: Full.
- ATM and currency exchange: Inside the passenger terminal.
- Wi-Fi: In the terminal and truck park.
- CCTV security: 24 hours throughout the port area.
Transportation and Directions
- D-200 highway: 5 minutes from the port exit.
- Bandırma city center: 10 minutes.
- Bandırma Organized Industrial Zone (OIZ): 10 minutes.
- Bandırma Railway Station: 10 minutes; YHT (High-Speed Train) connection to Pendik.
- Erdek: 30 minutes (D-200B).
- Bursa: 1.5-2 hours (D-200).
- Balıkesir: 1 hour (D-565).
- İzmir: 3.5 hours (E-87).
- Manyas Bird Paradise: 30 minutes.
- Bandırma Bus Terminal: 15 minutes; departures to Bursa, İzmir, and Istanbul.
Parking Information
The parking lots at Bandırma Çelebi RoRo Port are structured to meet the needs of a cargo-oriented port:
- Passenger parking: Spacious, 500-vehicle capacity.
- Truck park: 800+ heavy vehicles, active 7/24.
- Hourly parking: 30 TL.
- Daily parking: 150 TL.
- Weekly package: 700 TL.
- Monthly package: 2,000 TL.
- Caravan park: 1-2 days of accommodation in the truck park.
- 3-phase electrical connection: For refrigerated trucks, at an additional fee.
- Security: 24-hour CCTV, customs security personnel.
- Lighting: Full.
Surroundings and Nearby Places
- Bandırma city center: 10 minutes; seafood restaurants, shopping malls, coastal park.
- Bandırma Organized Industrial Zone: 10 minutes.
- Bandırma Railway Station: 10 minutes.
- Bandırma 17 Eylül Stadium: 12 minutes.
- Bandırma coastal park: 15 minutes.
- Manyas Bird Paradise: 30 minutes; UNESCO Natural Heritage site.
- Erdek holiday resort: 30 minutes; seafood restaurants.
- Edincik hot springs: 45 minutes; thermal waters.
Brief Information About Bandırma
Bandırma, a district of Balıkesir, is one of Turkey's major industrial and port cities. It hosts large industrial facilities such as Erdemir, Bagfaş, and Eti Maden. It is also close to nature tourism with the Manyas Bird Paradise, and thermal tourism with the Erdek and Edincik hot springs. The city is well-known for its fishing and seafood; its coastal restaurants are especially active during the summer months.