H1 pattern
Mersin TIR route — fast overland from Egypt to Uzbekistan via Turkey.
Why this page exists
Mersin TIR (Ro-Ro ex-Alexandria to Mersin Turkey, then overland truck via Iran or Azerbaijan-Georgia to Uzbekistan) is the mid-speed mid-cost option. Suits mandarin retail windows and volume citrus where sea transit is too slow.
Required sections
- Route — Alexandria → Ro-Ro → Mersin (Turkey) → TIR truck overland → Uzbek border → Tashkent. 18–28 days.
- Reefer setpoint held +4 to +6 °C citrus-standard throughout.
- Commodities that fit — Murcott, Nadorcott, Navel retail, winter tomato, pomegranate.
- Cost band — second-lowest $/kg after sea-Aktau; premium over sea for the time saved.
- Main risks — Turkey-Iran / Turkey-Georgia border congestion; winter weather on overland legs.
- Documentation — TIR carnet, phyto, CoO, ACID, CMR.
Required facts
- Transit 18–28 days [S11]
- Reefer truck +4 to +6 °C citrus-standard
Required FAQs
- Q: Is Mersin TIR the right choice for mandarin retail? A: Yes — it fits the 2–3 week mandarin retail window with adequate cost.
Internal links
- → /logistics/sea-poti-aktau/
- → /logistics/middle-corridor-rail/
- → /products/mandarins-murcott/
- → /products/mandarins-nadorcott/
Translation notes
Protect: "TIR", "Mersin", Incoterms.
Content-brief source
- content/transit-route-matrix.md §R3