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SCAC ARKU Independent Est. 1980

Arkas Container Transport

Turkey's leading container line across the Mediterranean.

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Fleet
56
vessels
Capacity
80,000
TEU
Alliance
Independent
Founded
1980
Headquarters
Izmir, Turkey
SCAC
ARKU
Country
Turkey
Alliance
Independent
The story

Inside Arkas

Arkas Line is the shipping arm of Arkas Holding, a Turkish group with maritime roots reaching back to 1902. The container line grew from the 1980s into the leading Turkish-owned carrier, dominant across the Mediterranean, Black Sea and North Africa.

Arkas pairs its own fleet with a dense agency and logistics network, serving as a key connector between Turkey, Europe and the wider Mediterranean basin.

“Turkey's leading container line across the Mediterranean.”
Arkas operates container services — a fleet built since 1980. Search live sailing schedules below.

At a glance

  • Leading Turkish-owned container carrier
  • Strong Mediterranean, Black Sea and North Africa coverage
  • Part of Arkas Holding (maritime heritage since 1902)
Services

Live service loops for Arkas aren’t published here yet — search sailing schedules below for up-to-date port pairs, transit times and vessels.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the SCAC code for Arkas? +

The SCAC (Standard Carrier Alpha Code) for Arkas Container Transport is ARKU — the code that identifies the carrier on bills of lading, in EDI messages and across booking and customs systems. Use it to look up Arkas sailings and shipments on ShipScanner.

How do I track a Arkas container? +

Enter your Arkas container, bill-of-lading or booking number on ShipScanner to see live vessel position, milestones and estimated arrival — no Arkas login required and no per-carrier portal to chase.

Where can I find Arkas sailing schedules? +

Search ShipScanner's schedule tool to see Arkas departures and arrivals across the major trade lanes, then compare transit time, frequency and routing against other carriers before you book.