Gebze to Trieste in Just Four Days: Discover MSC’s Competitive 45ft Container Solution

MSC is now offering 45ft HCPW (high-cube palletwide) containers on its short sea route between the Gebze region in Türkiye to Trieste in Northern Italy. This door-to-door transportation solution offers customers a very competitively priced solution for larger shipments.  

This strategically designed service addresses the growing demand for reliable and efficient freight solutions and facilitates the shift from traditional trucks and Ro-Ro vessels to larger-capacity containerized transport. 

The 45ft high-capacity containers are particularly suited for industrial goods, commercial freight and automotive cargo. Containers also protect cargo against adverse weather conditions and reduce the risk of damage during transit. 

Departing weekly from Gebze every Saturday, the service provides a transit time of just four days to Trieste. Customers benefit from increased capacity, competitive pricing and the convenience of working with a global logistics operator (the solution is supported by MSC’s own inland transportation provider, MEDLOG, in both Türkiye and Italy). 

Benefits: 

• Efficiency: 45ft containers provide significantly greater capacity, enabling customers to optimize their logistics operations 

• Convenience: Door-to-door transportation from key locations across Türkiye (including Adapazarı, Çayırova, Dilovası, Gebze, İzmit, Kartepe, Sapanca, Şekerpınar and Tuzla) to major importing destinations in Italy (including Milan, Padova, Tarcento and Treviso) eliminates logistical headaches 

• Highly competitive prices: Lower costs compared to traditional Ro-Ro or truck transport 

• Reliability: Weekly schedules and MSC’s robust global logistics network ensure smooth operations 

Driving innovation  

This enhanced service is a key step in MSC’s commitment to enhancing containerized freight solutions, explains Luca Russo, Senior Trade Manager, MSC: “This solution addresses a clear need in the market for efficient, high-capacity transport solutions between two key manufacturing hubs. By leveraging our integrated logistics capabilities, we can provide customers with a seamless, reliable and cost-effective alternative to traditional freight methods. We can also support industries in Türkiye and Italy with sustainable and innovative logistics solutions.”  

By introducing larger-capacity containers and seamless connections with MSC’s inland transportation arm, MSC can deliver optimal value to customers while advancing innovation in the logistics industry. 

Key details 

• Route: Gebze, Türkiye → Trieste, Italy 

• Transit time: 4 days to Trieste; 9 days for the return journey to Türkiye 

• Target cargo: Industrial goods, commercial freight and automotive cargo 

Contact us today to learn how this innovative offering can optimize your supply chain and deliver cost-effective, efficient transport for your goods.