Medkon Lines Container Tracking
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Medkon Lines
SCAC: MKLU
Istanbul-based Turkish container carrier running feeder and regional liner services across the Black Sea, Med, and Africa.
Medkon Lines is a Turkish container carrier founded in 2009 in Istanbul, originally as Medkon Shipping before a 2012 restructuring into its current liner form. It grew out of the Eastern Mediterranean feeder trade with a straightforward goal: run reliable, frequent regional services from Turkish ports rather than chase deep-sea volumes. The head office sits at the Medkon Royal Marine Plaza in Pendik on Istanbul's Asian side, and the company operates its own container park and inland depots at Ambarli, Dilovasi, and Izmir.
Medkon Lines at a glance
- Headquarters
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Founded
- 2009
- Fleet
- ~28 vessels (owned + chartered), regional feeder/short-sea operator
- Alliance
- Independent
- Main trade lanes
- Black Sea, Eastern/Central Mediterranean, North Africa, West/East Africa, plus a new Far East (China)-Turkey service
- Official website
- www.medkonlines.com
About Medkon Lines
Medkon Lines is a Turkish container carrier founded in 2009 in Istanbul, originally as Medkon Shipping before a 2012 restructuring into its current liner form. It grew out of the Eastern Mediterranean feeder trade with a straightforward goal: run reliable, frequent regional services from Turkish ports rather than chase deep-sea volumes. The head office sits at the Medkon Royal Marine Plaza in Pendik on Istanbul's Asian side, and the company operates its own container park and inland depots at Ambarli, Dilovasi, and Izmir.
The core network links Turkey with the Black Sea, the central and eastern Mediterranean, and North Africa, with regular sailings reaching further into West Africa, East Africa, and Red Sea ports. Medkon runs a mix of owned and chartered tonnage, with its own fleet reported at around 28 vessels, and it moves cargo under its own bills of lading rather than acting purely as a feeder for larger lines. Its ships tend to be smaller geared boxships suited to the shallower, higher-frequency regional trades it serves.
In 2026 Medkon moved beyond its regional base with the BTN service, a direct Far East link connecting Shanghai and Ningbo in China with Istanbul (Ambarli) and Izmit (Gebze) using vessels of roughly 1,100 TEU. It is a notable step for a carrier long associated with short-sea work, and it reflects Medkon's push to offer Turkish shippers direct intercontinental options alongside its established Mediterranean grid.
Medkon Lines container tracking FAQ
Where is Medkon Lines based and when was it founded?
Medkon Lines is headquartered in Pendik, Istanbul, Turkey, at the Medkon Royal Marine Plaza. It was founded in 2009 and restructured into its current liner company form in 2012.
What regions does Medkon Lines serve?
Its core network connects Turkish ports with the Black Sea, the eastern and central Mediterranean, and North Africa, with regular sailings also reaching West Africa, East Africa, and Red Sea ports. In 2026 it added a direct Far East service linking China with Turkey.
Is Medkon Lines part of a shipping alliance, and what does its SCAC MKLU mean?
Medkon Lines is an independent Turkish carrier and is not a member of the global vessel-sharing alliances. MKLU is its Standard Carrier Alpha Code, which identifies the line on bills of lading and can be used alongside a container or B/L number to track its shipments.
How do I check Medkon Lines tracking availability on Panvaya?
Enter a Medkon Lines container number in the tracker on this page. If the carrier integration is available, Panvaya returns the shipment milestones and route. If it is still being onboarded, you can send a carrier request and ask to be notified when support becomes available.
What is Medkon Lines's SCAC code?
Medkon Lines's SCAC code is MKLU. It identifies Medkon Lines on bills of lading and shipping documents and helps Panvaya match a reference to the correct carrier integration.
Can I track Medkon Lines containers by Bill of Lading or booking number?
Bill of Lading and booking tracking is available after sign-in when Panvaya supports that reference type for Medkon Lines. Carrier capabilities vary, so Panvaya shows a clear availability message instead of returning incomplete tracking data.
Is Medkon Lines container tracking free on Panvaya?
A guest can check one container without signing in when Medkon Lines tracking is supported. A Panvaya account is required for saved journeys, Bill of Lading or booking tracking, exception alerts, and additional shipments.
Why isn't my Medkon Lines container updating?
Carrier milestones can appear after the physical movement occurs. If Medkon Lines is supported and the container is valid, a quiet timeline may mean the next event has not yet been published. If the carrier is not yet available, Panvaya will show an onboarding message and a carrier-request option.
How accurate is the ETA for Medkon Lines shipments?
When Medkon Lines tracking is supported and enough journey data is available, Panvaya updates the displayed arrival estimate as new milestones and vessel information arrive. Any ETA remains an estimate rather than a delivery guarantee.