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New Turkish liner heads to Russia

Photo of Sam Chambers Sam ChambersJanuary 4, 2023
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Sidra Line

A new name in Turkish container shipping is providing links to Russia.

Sidra Line, founded in Istanbul last May by former COSCO executive Ferec Kahveci, has recently launched a Black Sea feeder service linking Istabul with Novorossiysk, one of a host of new Turkish links to Russia in the 10.5 months since war broke out with Ukraine.

Alphaliner reports two chartered ships in the 350 teu size range are being used on the weekly service.

Sidra already operates a Turkey – Libya service using a 505 teu vessel.

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Photo of Sam Chambers Sam ChambersJanuary 4, 2023
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Photo of Sam Chambers

Sam Chambers

Starting out with the Informa Group in 2000 in Hong Kong, Sam Chambers became editor of Maritime Asia magazine as well as East Asia Editor for the world’s oldest newspaper, Lloyd’s List. In 2005 he pursued a freelance career and wrote for a variety of titles including taking on the role of Asia Editor at Seatrade magazine and China correspondent for Supply Chain Asia. His work has also appeared in The Economist, The New York Times, The Sunday Times and The International Herald Tribune.
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