Starting in early 2026, Russia’s Ametist Line will inaugurate a new shuttle service connecting Novorossiysk and Izmir. The service will operate with a single 500 TEU vessel. This vessel is currently deployed on a Novorossiysk–Mersin–Beirut route, which may be discontinued as a result of the new service.
In addition to the new shuttle, Ametist Line runs three other single-vessel loops, with capacities of 700 TEU or 900 TEU, all anchored at Novorossiysk. These loops connect Novorossiysk with:
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Ambarli and Gebze
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Mersin and Alexandria
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Haifa and Ashdod
The new Novorossiysk-Izmir service strengthens Ametist Line’s presence in the Black Sea–Eastern Mediterranean trade, providing more options for regional shippers and enhancing connectivity between key ports.
