Arkas Line has launched a new service, India Med Service (IMS), which will deliver cargo from the Mundra and Nheva Sheva ports to commercial centres in India’s railway connection.
The new service began on 11 February, with four vessels with a capacity of 2,500 – 2,800 TEU.
As of June 2025, the number of vessels in this service will have increased to five, with weekly operations continuing.
The IMS route will pass through the following ports: Ambarli, Evyap, Aliaga, Mersin, Aqaba, Jeddah, NhavaSheva, Mundra, Jeddah, Aqaba, Alexandria, and Ambarli.
The India Med Service is intended to provide quick and effective transit times between India, the Mediterranean, and the Red Sea region, which are important trading hubs for Indian firms.
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Key features and benefits include strong regional connectivity, which provides direct access to Europe, the Mediterranean, and beyond; seamless logistics solutions, such as inland container depot (ICD) and warehousing services for door-to-door logistics; and sustainability initiatives, such as the option to book cargo on biofuel-powered vessels to support eco-friendly shipping.
By utilising rail connections from the Mundra and Nhava Sheva ports, the company would also make it easier to transfer clients’ cargo to vital commercial centres in India’s inland areas.
Arkas Line CEO, Can Atalay, said: “We celebrate not just the launch of a new service but the beginning of a meaningful partnership between Parekh Marine India and Arkas Line, built on shared values and trust. Our mission has been to connect the world with seamless container transportation. Now, we are proudly carrying this mission to India, a country rich in history, culture and opportunities.”
Parekh Group Chairman of the Board of Directors Naresh Parekh, who made the opening speech at the invitation ceremony, said: “It is an honour to welcome Arkas Line to India and celebrate the launch of this unique Mediterranean–Red Sea service.
“With significantly improved transit times, this service brings new opportunities to the Indian market. We deeply value the trust and support of our clients over the past 72 years, and we are committed to delivering excellence alongside Arkas Line.”
In April 2024, Arkas announced an investment of $240 million to add four next-generation eco-designed container vessels to its fleet.
