From January 2023, CJSC "Marine Merchant Fleet" of Turkmenistan will supply the vessel "Balkan" for feeder container transportation along the route Turkmenbashi - Baku - Turkmenbashi.

International feeder transportation allows for efficient transportation of general cargo on regular shipping lines in containers. Being an effective tool, an established feeder line makes the delivery of cargo profitable for both the shipper and the carrier.

The Turkmenbashi International Seaport has all conditions for handling up to 400,000 containers per year. The STS-type berthing cranes installed at the Container Terminal are capable of handling up to 15 containers per hour. Also, for the convenience of container owners, the time of free storage of containers at the Container Terminal has been increased to 60 days.

The feeder transportation system is used primarily by shipping companies for the concentration and export of general cargo, especially those transported by sea in containers on regular shipping lines.

Its main advantages are the optimal cost, the ability to quickly process ships, which eliminates their downtime in the port waiting for free berths. This will also help to reduce the delivery time of goods.

For stakeholders in maritime feeder transportation with Turkmenistan:

** Tariffs for transit transportation of containers by sea through Turkmenistan: **

– container 20 feet – 220 USD,

– container 40 feet– 270 USD,

– container 45 feet – 320 USD.

For all questions and applications regarding the feeder transportation of containers, contact the OJSC «Transport and Logistics Center of Turkmenistan».