History of Port of Trabzon

Port of Trabzon, initially built by Pontus at the side of Moloz, however, due to the locals desire, during BC 117-119, rebuilt at the side of existing Customs office, by carving out rocks. During Ottoman period, a port and berth construction initiated by Regional Commander Hasan Pasha  at the side of old berth and construction completed at 1903 by Governer Mazhar Pasha. During this period Port of Trabzon was one of the  most important 5 ports of Ottoman Empire.

Construction of the new port initiated at 1946 and became operational after completion of construction at 1954. Due to the growth of shipping traffic, expansion and modernization became necessary in 1980. The port reached existing formation after the completion of modernization efforts. Port of Trabzon was under the possession of state until november 22, 2003, then through privatization transferred to private sector.

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