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    Turkon Line (sometimes Turkon America)

    Turkon Line is a Turkish container shipping company specializing in Mediterranean and North African routes.

    Ports:42
    Turkon America logo featuring a blue line design representing a connection and a stylized graphic
    A large container ship the Turkon Line vessel navigates the ocean waters with a predominantly red hull and prominent
    $0.0127B
    Revenue
    42
    Ports

    Company Overview

    Turkon Line is a Turkish container shipping company specializing in Mediterranean and North African routes.

    Key Leadership

    • Alkın Kalkavan – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

    Turkon Line operates a global shipping network connecting America, Europe, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and India.

    Equipment & Infrastructure

    Container Types

    • Reefer Container

      Temperature-controlled container for perishable or sensitive cargo.

    • General Purpose Container

      Standard dry container for general cargo and industrial goods.

    Technology Platforms

    • INTTRA
    • TRADLINX

    Warehouses & Logistics Hubs

    Logistics facilities and distribution centers worldwide:

    • United States

      Turkon America, Secaucus, NJ - offers shipping and logistics services

    • Turkey

      Istanbul office - one of Turkon Line's main domestic agency locations

    Certifications & Capabilities

    ISO 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 45001

    Global Locations & Network

    Turkon Line operates container shipping services linking Turkey, Europe, the Med, and the US. Its network includes agencies in Istanbul, Izmir, Mersin, Bursa, USA, UK, and Germany.

    Carrier Partners & Alliances

    Turkon Line partners with Abrao Group in India via Poseidon Shipping Agency for the TRI route. Turkon Line operates independently and is not part of any major global shipping alliance.

    Service Portfolio

    Ocean Freight

    • Container shipping services
    • Transatlantic trade routes
    • Reefer and dry cargo

    Special Cargo

    • Open top containers
    • Flatrack containers

    Digital Offerings

    Turkon Line offers My Turkon online platform, real-time container tracking, and digital documentation.

    Industry Reputation & News

    Awards & Recognition

    Regional Carrier of the Year 2025

    Recent Developments

    Turkon Line launched a new Turkey–India shipping service via the Suez Canal with added vessels.

    Analysis & Future Outlook

    Strengths

    • Extensive network connecting Turkey, USA, Europe, and more
    • Efficient shipping with competitive transit times
    • Strong customer focus and reliable service

    Challenges

    • Overcapacity risk in container shipping market
    • Rising insurance costs for Red Sea transits

    Opportunities

    • Expansion into new North American trade routes
    • Growing demand for specialized container services
    • Leveraging digitalization for improved customer service