What is the Turkey Mazot (fuel adjustment factor) document and its impact on transportation costs?

International cargo logistics is not just about delivering goods from one country to another, but a whole range of factors that affect the cost and timing of transport. One of the key aspects in organising the import of goods from Turkey is the country of origin of the cargo.

This parameter not only determines customs procedures, but also affects fuel costs. That is why when delivering goods from the ports of Turkey along the same routes, transport tariffs may differ depending on the country of cargo production.

What is ‘fuel oil’ and how does it affect the cost of carriage?

In Turkey, the term ‘fuel oil’ refers to the presence of an export declaration, which confirms that the cargo is of Turkish origin and is ready to be exported outside the country. This document is given to the driver when loading the goods and entitles him to buy fuel at a favourable price.

If the cargo is produced in Turkey, the driver receives ‘fuel oil’ and therefore can refuel cheaper.

✅ The cost of fuel without ‘mazut’ is $1.2 per litre

✅ Cost of fuel with ‘fuel oil’ - $0.8 per litre.

The difference in fuel price is especially noticeable for long-distance transport, when the total fuel consumption is hundreds of litres. The lower the fuel costs, the cheaper the delivery, so Turkish shipments are often transported at a more favourable price.

How does the country of origin affect the cost of carriage?

1. The fuel oil document reduces the cost of transport.
2. Imported goods that were not produced in Turkey do not receive this document, which increases the cost of transport.
3. When organising logistics, it is important to consider the type of cargo and its origin in order to correctly forecast costs.

What to consider when planning shipments from Turkey?

• Check if the shipment has Turkish origin - this will help to reduce transport costs.
• Choose carriers that take into account favourable fuel rates and offer optimal conditions.
• Take into account the differences in customs procedures when exporting Turkish-made goods and imported goods.

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