Maersk launches weekly rail service from China to Turkey

April 29, 2020: Maersk has launched its first rail service from Xi’an, China to Izmit, Turkey. This new route, which is part of Maersk Intercontinental Rail service network, will in addition to shorter transit time provide customers with wide network options connecting main locations in China and Turkey with a diverse range of pre- and on-carriage services.

This rail express service is set for weekly departures on each Tuesday subject to utilization levels.
“After having successfully launched our Intercontinental Rail (ICR) service from China to Europe three years ago we have seen an increase in demand by our customers for this particular service from different locations across both Asia and Europe. Due to its strategic geographical location, wide industry sector as well as all ambitious initiatives taken by the government to improve the rail infrastructure across the country we decided to launch ICR in Turkey not only for those companies located within the country but also as a link between Asia and Europe”, says Kasper Krog, head of intercontinental rail, A.P. Moller - Maersk.

Maersk has launched its first rail service from Xi’an, China to Izmit, Turkey. The new route is part of Maersk Intercontinental Rail service network. Full Press release and network options here: https://t.co/ZujghSB54H#Maersk #Intercontinentalrail #inlandservices pic.twitter.com/A711q2IHFc

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“The rail service aims for customers within the automotive and technology industrial verticals in Turkey and other segments which are in need of fast delivery to market. Due to a well-connected rail system across the country, ICR is providing its customers with connections to Black Sea, Eastern Europe and Southern European countries via the port of Korfez in Izmit, by using feeder network of Sealand a Maersk Company,” says the release.