Arkas and Turkon add Iskenderun to Mediterranean US East Coast service

Arkas Line and Turkon Line have expanded their joint Mediterranean-U.S. East Coast service by adding a new port call at Iskenderun. This new edition will enhance the coverage between the East Mediterranean and the United States.

This new update will apply to USA Express Service (USX) and America & Mediterranean Service (USM). The revised port rotation will now include Mersin, Iskenderun, Istanbul, Izmir, Gemlik, Alaiga, New York, Norfolk, Savannah, and return to Mersin.

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In my view, this is a great addition and something that will improve connectivity across the trans-Latin trade lane. We have already been looking at different lines, working on adding new port rotations, and this port rotation increases the flexibility of and choices for these papers.

By Kiyaan Singh

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