Ankara:Turkish ports managed a total of 457.4 million tons of cargo from January to October, as reported by the nation's transport and infrastructure minister.

According to Anadolu Agency, container throughput for the period increased by 2.3% compared to the same timeframe last year, reaching 11.9 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). The standard TEU measure is equivalent to a single 20-foot shipping container, with a 40-foot container considered as two TEUs.

In the month of October alone, Turkish ports handled 45.2 million tons of cargo and 1.23 million TEUs. The transport minister highlighted ongoing efforts to boost Turkey's share in maritime trade and enhance the capacity and competitiveness of its ports.

Based on figures provided by the minister, the average monthly cargo throughput during the period was approximately 45.7 million tons, with container handling averaging 1.19 million TEUs. October's container throughput surpassed this monthly average, making up around 10.3% of the total for the first ten months.