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Abu Dhabi-based Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group, established a new Joint Venture (JV) with Erkport, a Türkiye-based company with a proven track record in the Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) shipping industry, launching a Ro-Ro liner business with integrated networks.
Under the agreement, Noatum Maritime, the largest provider of diversified maritime services in the Middle East, will hold a 60 percent stake in the United Global Ro-Ro JV, while Erkport will own the remaining 40 percent.
The venture will focus on developing and integrating regional feeder networks to serve various markets, enhancing the accessibility and reach of Ro-Ro liner services across Europe, the Mediterranean, South Africa, the Arabian Gulf, and Asia. This strategic expansion will connect regional and international hubs, facilitating seamless cargo transportation.
By leveraging both companies' extensive fleets and logistical infrastructure, the JV aims to optimize Ro-Ro feeder shipping operations. Noatum Maritime and Erkport will combine their operational expertise and reliability to establish a robust and efficient business.
At the launch of operations, the JV will deploy a total of 11 vessels across five services, including Container Ro-Ro (ConRo), Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC), and Ro-Ro vessels.
AD Ports Group Maritime & Shipping Cluster CEO Captain Ammar Al Shaiba emphasized the growing demand for efficient cargo transportation and how this strategic partnership will strengthen their presence in the Ro-Ro shipping industry.
“This collaboration enables us to expand into new markets, capitalize on emerging opportunities, and streamline operations through integrated regional feeder networks. Our goal is to reduce transit times and enhance cargo delivery efficiency," Ammar Al Shaiba said. He also highlighted Erkport's well-established presence and expertise in the Ro-Ro sector, noting that their experience in managing successful Ro-Ro operations makes them the ideal partner for this JV.
“This partnership with Noatum Maritime marks a significant milestone as we join forces to expand the Ro-Ro shipping and vehicle logistics sector," said Erkport Chairman Tolga Emrah Gezgin. "Erkport's market knowledge and expertise in Ro-Ro operations, combined with Noatum Maritime's extensive global network and capabilities, create a powerful collaboration that will unlock opportunities for each of us, and, of course, our customers," he added.