SeaLead adds TIE service connecting the Mediterranean with Europe
SeaLead, a fast-growing global shipping line, announced the addition of the Türkiye – Italy Express (TIE) service, a direct shipping service connecting Türkiye to Italy. This strategic move will strengthen SeaLead’s presence in the region, supporting growing trade flows between Asia, the Mediterranean and Europe, and reducing transit times for customers.
The TIE service is designed to provide a reliable, efficient, and fast transportation solution, offering a structured weekly schedule. The port rotation covers Gemlik, Izmit, Istanbul, Aliaga, Salerno, La Spezia, and Genoa, before returning to Gemlik. The inaugural sailing is scheduled to depart from Gemlik on 25 June 2025.
The TIE service complements SeaLead’s existing network across the Mediterranean, Europe, and Asia, which includes the WARM and 5CX services, and follows a strategic routing through the Suez Canal, offering a time-efficient solution and enabling faster connectivity to the Mediterranean and Europe from Asia, supporting customers with enhanced speed, reliability, and more predictable supply chain operations.
Key features of the TIE service:
- Weekly dedicated service between Türkiye and Italy
- Fast and reliable transit times to Salerno, La Spezia, and Genoa
- Seamless connectivity with SeaLead’s existing network across the Mediterranean, Europe and Asia
“SeaLead continues to expand its global footprint by connecting strategic markets across the Mediterranean, Europe, and Asia with reliable and efficient services. The recent launch of our office in Spain marks a significant step in strengthening our presence in Europe. The Türkiye – Italy Express (TIE) further enhances connectivity across key trade corridors, providing customers with efficient access to growing markets and optimised end-to-end solutions.”
Doreen Yeo, Chief Commercial Officer, SeaLead
“This service has been designed to deliver speed, reliability, and efficiency for our customers. By offering a direct, structured weekly schedule, we are reducing transit times, minimising the need for transhipments and ensuring more predictable supply chain operations. TIE service reflects our ongoing commitment to providing agile and dependable logistics solutions across the Mediterranean and Europe region.”
Kadir Oruc, Regional Managing Director, Europe and Mediterranean, SeaLead
With the addition of the TIE service, SeaLead remains committed to enhancing connectivity, delivering efficient, customer-focused shipping solutions across key global markets.