Turkon Line

Turkon Line is a privately owned Turkish container shipping company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Istanbul. Specializing in East Mediterranean–U.S. transatlantic trade, the company operates scheduled full-container services connecting key Turkish ports with East Coast U.S. cities including New York, Norfolk, and Savannah. Turkon’s fleet includes mid-size container vessels that are well-suited for time-sensitive general cargo, reefer shipments, and project logistics. The carrier is known for high service responsiveness, transit schedule reliability, and personalized customer support across its operational footprint.

Turkon focuses on regional connectivity, offering inland container depot support, terminal handling services, and multimodal logistics integration. With a lean organizational structure and a dedicated team of approximately 2,300 employees, Turkon delivers cost-efficient logistics solutions tailored to industrial sectors like automotive, food, textiles, and machinery. It operates independently and is not part of any larger shipping alliance or global carrier group, enabling flexible and targeted service deployment between Turkey, Europe, and the United States.

About Turkon Line

Founded in 1997, Turkon Line is a regional container shipping line with a focused presence across the Eastern Mediterranean and North American East Coast. Headquartered in Istanbul, the company serves ports in Turkey, the U.S., and select European and Middle Eastern countries. Turkon’s containerized trade network is particularly strong in the transatlantic corridor, offering full-container load (FCL) services and multimodal solutions designed for medium-volume and specialized cargo movement.

The company’s operational model prioritizes speed, transparency, and reliability. It deploys a fleet of mid-size vessels built for quick port turnaround and enhanced scheduling flexibility. Turkon’s port rotation includes strategic hubs such as Mersin, Gemlik, Izmir, New York, Savannah, and Norfolk, supported by regional inland container depots and agency networks across both continents. This streamlined service model enables efficient cargo handling across multiple sectors, including textiles, food, automotive parts, chemicals, and industrial equipment.

Turkon maintains strict compliance with international shipping regulations, placing strong emphasis on safety protocols, equipment upgrades, and consistent transit performance. Its documentation and customs processes are fully digitized, allowing smooth data flow from origin to destination. The company is also investing in vessel sustainability upgrades and emission reduction strategies in line with IMO standards.

With a team of around 2,300 employees globally and a highly localized customer service approach, Turkon continues to scale its trans-Med and U.S. shipping footprint. By remaining independent of larger shipping alliances, the company offers tailored routing and greater control over vessel schedules, making it a trusted choice for niche transatlantic trade requirements.

General Information

Tools Offered

Turkon Container Tracking

Track your Turkon Line containers in real time with just the container ID. The tool supports full visibility across Mediterranean and U.S. East Coast services.

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Turkon Sailing Schedule

Stay informed about Turkon’s East Med–USA sailing rotations. Access planned port calls, ETDs, and transit durations for logistics planning.

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Turkon Empty Return

Use Turkon’s empty return service to avoid demurrage. It helps identify authorized return facilities with equipment acceptance details.

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Vessel Tracking

Follow the real-time location of Turkon vessels operating across Turkish, European, and U.S. trade lanes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What type of customers does Turkon Line primarily serve?

  Turkon Line serves a diverse range of industries including textiles, automotive parts, food products, and industrial machinery. Its customer base includes manufacturers, exporters, and regional logistics companies operating in the Eastern Mediterranean and U.S. East Coast trade lanes.
• How is Turkon Line different from large global shipping alliances?

  Unlike major global alliances, Turkon Line operates independently, allowing it to maintain flexible sailing schedules, personalized customer service, and dedicated port calls between Turkey and North America without needing to coordinate across multiple partners.
• What sustainability measures is Turkon Line implementing?

  Turkon Line is upgrading its fleet with more fuel-efficient engines and adheres to IMO-compliant environmental standards. The company focuses on reducing emissions and improving transit efficiency through optimized routing and vessel maintenance.
• Does Turkon Line support digital documentation or API integration?

  Yes, Turkon Line supports digital documentation workflows including e-BLs and container tracking. Integration via APIs is available for customers who want real-time visibility within their internal systems.
• How frequently do Turkon Line vessels sail to the U.S.?

  Turkon Line operates weekly services to U.S. East Coast ports such as New York, Norfolk, and Savannah. The carrier follows a fixed schedule for reliability and consistency.
• Is there inland depot support for Turkon containers in Turkey?

  Yes, Turkon operates and partners with inland container depots across Turkey to facilitate pre- and post-port logistics, helping customers streamline storage, pickup, and return operations inland.
• What is the typical vessel size and capacity in Turkon’s fleet?

  Turkon Line’s fleet primarily consists of mid-size container vessels ranging from approximately 1,500 to 2,700 TEUs, ideal for short-sea and regional transatlantic operations.
• Can Turkon Line handle refrigerated or special cargo?

  Yes, Turkon offers reefer services for temperature-sensitive shipments, along with capabilities for handling oversized, hazardous, and out-of-gauge cargo using specialized containers.