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# Ocean Freight: Istanbul / Ambarli → Laem Chabang

The Istanbul / Ambarli → Laem Chabang trade lane connects Istanbul / Ambarli, Türkiye with Laem Chabang, Thailand, a sea distance of roughly 5,109 nautical miles. Direct services typically take 16–24 days port to port, depending on the carrier, the rotation and whether the box is transshipped at a hub. Use ShipScanner's live schedule search to find actual sailings, cut-offs and the fastest routing for your cargo.

## Key facts
- **Origin:** Istanbul / Ambarli (TRIST)
- **Destination:** Laem Chabang (THLCH)
- **Transit (est.):** 16–24 days
- **Sea distance:** ~5,109 nm
- **Trade:** Mediterranean → Southeast Asia

## Carriers operating this corridor
- [Maersk (MAEU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/maeu)
- [MSC (MSCU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/mscu)
- [CMA CGM (CMDU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/cmdu)
- [Hapag-Lloyd (HLCU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/hlcu)
- [ONE (ONEY)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/oney)
- [COSCO (COSU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/cosu)
- [Evergreen (EGLV)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/eglv)
- [OOCL (OOLU)](https://shipscanner.co/carriers/oolu)

## Frequently asked questions
### How long does shipping from Istanbul / Ambarli to Laem Chabang take?

Ocean transit from Istanbul / Ambarli to Laem Chabang typically takes 16–24 days port to port. Direct services sit at the lower end; routings with a transshipment take longer. Search live schedules for exact dates.

### What is the sea distance from Istanbul / Ambarli to Laem Chabang?

The approximate sea distance is 5,109 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.

### Which carriers ship from Istanbul / Ambarli to Laem Chabang?

Major ocean carriers including Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and COSCO operate services on the Mediterranean → Southeast Asia trade. ShipScanner aggregates their schedules so you can compare transit time and frequency.

### How can I track a container from Istanbul / Ambarli to Laem Chabang?

Enter your container, bill-of-lading or booking number on ShipScanner to see live vessel position, milestones and estimated arrival across every major carrier — no per-carrier login needed.

## Related trade lanes
- [Genoa → Cai Mep](https://shipscanner.co/freight/genoa-itgoa-to-cai-mep-vnvut) — 20–30 days · Mediterranean → Southeast Asia
- [Genoa → Laem Chabang](https://shipscanner.co/freight/genoa-itgoa-to-laem-chabang-thlch) — 19–29 days · Mediterranean → Southeast Asia
- [Genoa → Singapore](https://shipscanner.co/freight/genoa-itgoa-to-singapore-sgsin) — 21–31 days · Mediterranean → Southeast Asia
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- [Istanbul / Ambarli → Cai Mep](https://shipscanner.co/freight/istanbul-ambarli-trist-to-cai-mep-vnvut) — 18–27 days · Mediterranean → Southeast Asia
- [Istanbul / Ambarli → Singapore](https://shipscanner.co/freight/istanbul-ambarli-trist-to-singapore-sgsin) — 18–27 days · Mediterranean → Southeast Asia
- [Istanbul / Ambarli → Tanjung Pelepas](https://shipscanner.co/freight/istanbul-ambarli-trist-to-tanjung-pelepas-mytpp) — 18–27 days · Mediterranean → Southeast Asia
- [Port Said → Cai Mep](https://shipscanner.co/freight/port-said-egpsd-to-cai-mep-vnvut) — 17–26 days · Mediterranean → Southeast Asia

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