Are container loading scenes in ATC videos recorded in an actual warehouse?

Yes. All forklift and container loading footage is filmed at our Izmir Karşıyaka consolidation hub, showing actual cargo operations handled by our own export team.

How are construction materials and steel doors lashed and secured for sea voyage?

All steel doors, wooden doors, paint drums, and machinery loaded at our hub are secured with export-grade protective packaging and locked to container beams with certified heavy-duty straps against ocean swell.

Are machines shown in videos (block making machines, concrete mixers, tractors) installed on-site?

Yes. For exported brick plants, concrete mixers, and agricultural machinery, our technical team and installation supervisors travel to target African destinations (Senegal, Ghana, Ivory Coast, etc.) for turnkey commissioning.

What is the minimum order quantity for imported cocoa, coffee, and raw materials from Africa?

Raw cocoa beans, green coffee, unrefined shea butter, raw cashews, and charcoal sourced directly from African cooperatives are typically shipped in minimum 1 FCL (20' or 40' container) volumes.

How can I obtain a quote for direct trade between Turkey and Africa with ATC?

You can fill out our website quotation form or contact our international trade desk immediately via our main desk at +90 232 700 15 32 or via direct WhatsApp at +90 533 777 70 77.

Official Showcase & Field Archive (Since 1983)

A.T.C. Africa Trade Center Video Gallery & Field Evidence

Name: ATC Africa Trade Center
Address: Karşıyaka – İzmir – Türkiye, İzmir, 35580, TR
Telephone: +90 232 700 15 32
Price range: $$$

Our Turkish-African foreign trade journey since 1983, product catalogs shipped to West African markets, raw materials imported from Africa, and actual container loading operations in our Izmir hub.

Watch 8 Official Videos GSM: +90 533 777 70 77

First Export Year

November 1983 (Ankara)

African Distribution Network

89 Distribution Points

Container & Logistics

Izmir Consolidated Hub

Continental Network

25 Nations (Africa & Europe)

Visual Media Library

Official Corporate & Operations Videos

Explore our 43+ years of foreign trade experience, Turkish manufactured goods we represent, and raw materials directly imported from Africa in the videos below.

Corporate Heritage 03:09

Company Overview & History — Since 1983

A.T.C. Africa Trade Center is the pioneer organization that executed Turkey's very first registered export dispatches to West Africa in November 1983. Established when Turkish products were virtually unknown across the continent, our trade bridge today spans 25 nations across Turkey, West Africa (Ghana, Sierra Leone, The Gambia, Ivory Coast, DR Congo), and Europe.

Key Highlights:

November 1983: First recorded commercial export from Turkey to West Africa
43+ years of continuous, unbroken field and port operations
3 domestic branches in Turkey, 5 central hubs in Africa, 4 European offices

#Kurumsal #Tarihçe #Since 1983 #Afrimeks

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Export Strategy 01:27

The Shortest & Safest Route to Export to Africa

Time, landed cost, and financial security are the three critical pillars of African trade. ATC bridges manufacturers directly with verified African buyers. With 89 distribution hubs across 25 African nations coordinated from Izmir, Germany, Switzerland and Croatia, your cargo reaches wholesalers smoothly.

Key Highlights:

Direct factory-to-importer partnerships without middlemen
89 active distribution hubs and wholesale centers across Africa
Ocean container terminal operations and expedited discharge

#Export Strategy #Distribütörlük #Container Port #Direct Export

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Export Catalog 1 02:16

What We Export — Part 1: Food, Construction & Interior

In-demand Turkish consumer goods, construction materials, and interior hardware shipped under ATC's quality seal. High-grade rebar, cement, security doors, confectionery, and building supplies regularly loaded into maritime containers for African destination ports.

Key Highlights:

Biscuits, confectionery, and packaged dry food goods
Powder fruit juices and concentrated beverages
Canned foods and long shelf-life daily commodities

#Food Export #Steel Doors #Building Materials #Roof Panels

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Export Catalog 2 01:26

What We Export — Part 2: Machinery, Industrial & Medical

Heavy industrial machinery, agricultural mechanization, medical supplies, and prefabricated camp units manufactured in Turkey and deployed across Sub-Saharan infrastructure and mining projects.

Key Highlights:

Concrete batching plants, mobile block makers, and mixers
Agricultural tractors, rotary tillers, and disc ploughs
Turnkey compact flour and corn milling plants

#Briket Makinesi #Betoniyer #Traktör #Medikal Cihazlar

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African Sourcing 1 00:26

Strategic Raw Materials Imported from Africa — Part 1

Direct from African agricultural cooperatives and mining concessions: premium agricultural commodities and critical industrial minerals inspected and imported to Turkish and global manufacturers under confirmed quality standards.

Key Highlights:

Raw in-shell cashew nuts and vacuum-packed kernels
Grade-1 natural fermented cocoa beans and raw cocoa butter
High-purity sesame seeds and industrial oilseeds

#Imports #Papaya #Futbolcu Scouting #Tropikal Meyve

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Warehouse & Field 03:54

Warehouse Container Stuffing & Maritime Lashing Operations

Actual container loading, cargo consolidation, and maritime lashing footage from ATC's Izmir Karşıyaka logistics hub. Heavy security doors, paint drums, and industrial equipment securely strapped and sealed for rough sea voyages.

Key Highlights:

Heavy-duty forklift stuffing operations at Izmir consolidation hub
High-security steel doors and timber doors maritime packaging
Industrial coatings, resin, and chemical drums palletizing

#Konteyner Yükleme #Lashing #Forklift #Warehouse Hub

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Financial Security 03:06

Payment Security, Letters of Credit & Trade Finance

Managing financial risk is the cornerstone of African trade. ATC's trade finance advisory guides exporters in structuring Confirmed Irrevocable Letters of Credit (L/C) through reputable international correspondent banks, eliminating default and currency risks.

Key Highlights:

Zero open-account risk: 100% secured payment protocols
Confirmed Irrevocable Letters of Credit (L/C) structuring
Cash Against Documents (CAD) banking execution

#Direct Trade #West Africa #Zero Middlemen #Sanayi

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Port & Waiver Guide 01:44

African Seaports, Customs Clearance & Mandatory BESC Waivers

Detailed walkthrough of maritime entry points across Dakar, Tema, Lagos, Abidjan, Douala, and Luanda. Navigating mandatory cargo tracking notes (BESC, ECTN, CTN) and avoiding demurrage penalties at African container terminals.

Key Highlights:

Pre-departure BESC / ECTN waiver validation and document filing
Port handling protocols across West and Central African hubs
Eliminating customs fines, demurrage, and port storage charges

#Kakao #Shea Butter #Gold & Minerals #Boksit

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Visual Proof & Trust

Not Just Words, 43 Years in the Field and Ports

Every scene in ATC videos demonstrates actual foreign trade operations executed since 1983. Every container loaded in our Izmir hub, every cargo cleared across 24 African ports, and every buyer connected directly with Turkish manufacturers carries our corporate guarantee.

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5 African Branches & 89 Distributors

With branches in The Gambia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, and DR Congo, we operate at the heart of West & Central Africa.

Knowledge & Insights

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions and expert answers regarding African trade, ocean freight, BESC certification, and port clearance procedures.

Which African countries does A.T.C. Africa Trade Center serve for export and freight?

Since 1983, ATC has provided turnkey foreign trade consulting, container shipping (FCL/LCL), express air freight, and commercial agency across 24 West, Central, and Southern African nations, notably Senegal, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, Angola, and The Gambia.

What is the mandatory BESC / ECTN / CTN certificate for African shipments and how is it issued?

BESC (Bordereau Électronique de Suivi des Cargaisons) or ECTN (Electronic Cargo Tracking Note) is a mandatory customs tracking certificate required by African port authorities prior to vessel departure. Cargo cannot clear customs without it. ATC processes and validates all tracking certificates within 24 hours.

What is the average container transit time from Turkey to Africa by sea?

From main Turkish ports (Izmir, Istanbul, Mersin), container transit to West African ports (Dakar, Tema, Abidjan) takes an average of 18 to 26 days. Transit to Central and Southern African ports (Douala, Pointe-Noire, Luanda) ranges between 25 and 35 days.

What payment terms and financial security measures are recommended for African trade?

The most secure payment methods are Confirmed Irrevocable Letters of Credit (Confirmed L/C) and advance wire transfer (Advance T/T). With 43+ years of local presence, ATC verifies buyer credibility and bank solvency to eliminate non-payment risks.

Are partial container (LCL) or air freight options available for samples and smaller volumes?

Yes. For shipments that do not fill a full container, we provide secure LCL consolidation billed per cubic meter (CBM). For urgent samples and high-priority goods, our Istanbul-based Express Air Cargo delivers door-to-airport within 2 to 4 business days.

African Export, Import & Investment Leader Since 1983

Take a Secure and Fast Step into African Markets

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