Fesco Redirected Ankara Container Shipments
The company has shifted its intermodal route from Novorossiysk to the port of St. Petersburg.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Transportation
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Fesco has redirected its container shipping route from Ankara, Turkey, to St. Petersburg instead of the previous destination of Novorossiysk. The company remains the only operator providing direct intermodal delivery on this path.
Why it matters
This strategic adjustment aims to ensure stable and consistent cargo deliveries from central Turkey for international clients. The route also serves as a critical link for Russian exports moving in the opposite direction.
The inaugural cargo shipment consisted of 40 TEUs. The estimated transit time for the total voyage from origin to destination is 20 days.
The players
Fesco
Fesco is an international transport group that serves as the only container operator offering direct intermodal delivery between Ankara and St. Petersburg.
The details
The newly established intermodal route involves moving containers by rail from Ankara to Gebze before loading them onto a Fesco vessel for maritime transit to St. Petersburg. This service allows for continued connectivity between Turkish hubs and major Russian ports.
Timeline
September 19, 2026: The first cargo batch was dispatched from Ankara.
Market Landscape
This route change positions Fesco to better manage supply chain stability by bypassing traditional congestion points in the Black Sea. It reflects a broader industry move to solidify direct intermodal connections despite shifting geopolitical trade pressures.
Clients and businesses relying on Turkey-Russia supply lines may experience more predictable delivery timelines due to the shift. The new route provides a specialized option for those needing direct rail-to-sea transport between these two markets.
The takeaway
Companies can mitigate supply chain disruptions by diversifying their port-of-call strategy in regions with high logistical volatility. Consistent intermodal routes are becoming essential for maintaining trade flows between Central Turkey and Northern Russia.
Further reading
For more information on logistics shifts, explore our Transportation section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by TASS.
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