Fesco Redirected Ankara Shipments to St. Petersburg
The new intermodal route gives shippers a direct link to St. Petersburg instead of the previous Novorossiysk terminal.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Transportation
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Fesco has launched a new container route from Ankara to St. Petersburg, shifting logistics away from the port of Novorossiysk. The operator, which currently stands as the sole provider of direct intermodal transit on this corridor, dispatched the inaugural 40-TEU cargo batch on September 19.
Why it matters
By reorienting this corridor, Fesco aims to provide more stable, predictable delivery timelines for businesses moving goods between Turkey and Russia. The shift addresses supply chain consistency for companies relying on this intermodal path.
The inaugural shipment carried 40 TEUs with a total estimated transit time of 20 days. Fesco is currently the only container operator offering this direct intermodal service.
The players
Fesco
A major Russian transport and logistics company specializing in intermodal container shipments, port operations, and integrated global supply chain solutions.
The details
The new route utilizes a hybrid logistics model, beginning with rail transit from Ankara to the port of Gebze. From there, cargo is transferred onto Fesco vessels for direct shipment to St. Petersburg. This configuration replaces the previous delivery endpoint at Novorossiysk, streamlining the downstream distribution process for goods entering the Russian market.
Timeline
September 19, 2026: First cargo batch dispatched from Ankara.
Market Landscape
This move marks a departure from the established logistics pattern of routing Turkish imports through the Novorossiysk gateway. The shift reflects a strategic effort to optimize terminal throughput for cargo moving between these two markets.
Operators currently utilizing this corridor should adjust their receipt protocols to account for the St. Petersburg destination. Review current shipping agreements to determine if this new direct transit route offers improved predictability or cost efficiencies over previous arrangements.
The takeaway
Reliable intermodal corridors are increasingly essential for maintaining trade stability between Turkey and Russia. Monitor upcoming transit performance metrics on this 20-day route to evaluate the feasibility of consolidating your logistics through this channel.
Further reading
For more information on logistics shifts and intermodal developments, visit our Transportation section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by TASS.
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