25, December 2024, Dubai, UAE

Caerus Shipping FZCO now calling Iskenderun, Turkey

In response to the ongoing port congestion in Mersin, Turkey, Caerus Shipping FZCO is pleased to offer an alternative Iskenderun port call to eliminate unpredictable waiting times and ensure that our customers have the reliable that their businesses require.

Below are the competitive advantages of our Iskenderun port call:

• Iskenderun is 200km closer to the main Southern Turkey hinterland markets are Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Malatya, Kahramanmaraş etc.
• Iskenderun call avoids the ongoing Mersin port congestion of up to 10-day vessel waiting times on top of +50-day transits for main carriers from South Asian markets.
• Our India-ISK transits are in the order of 25 days vs. 50+ days for main carriers.
• Significantly shorter transit times allow shippers & consignees to be paid faster, thereby improving their cash flow and DSO.
• Main destination for rice imports is Gaziantep, the “Food Capital” of Turkey.
• Only 10% of Turkish customers have expressed objections to using Iskenderun over Mersin.

Only 10% of Turkish customers have expressed objections to using Iskenderun over Mersin.

To learn more on the route and schedule please visit Caerus Container Shipping Line Services