Carriers offer free cancellations, amendments and diversion from Iskenderun

Mersin International Port. Credit MIP

Data analytics company Russell Group estimates the Iskenderun Port closure, following the devastating earthquakes in the region, could cost it around $679m by the end of the month.

Today, Evergreen, in line with other carriers, announced it would divert Iskenderun-bound cargo to Mersin, some 200km to the west and itself is close to the significantly damaged Syrian region of Aleppo.

The first major shock toppled container stacks in Iskenderun’s terminal yard, sparking a major fire, which although reported as under control, has closed ...