Ferry Shipping News listened to the DFDS Q3 results broadcast and heard CEO Torben Carlsen mention a new RoRo route between Türkiye and Spain.
United Global RoRo (UGR) has indeed launched a new RoRo service linking Haydarpaşa (Istanbul), Marseille, and Tarragona, expanding the freight corridor between Turkey, France, and Spain.
- Start date: 6 November 2025
- Ships: POL STELLA and ABU SAMRAH
- Frequency: Two weekly round trips, served by three vessels
- Cargo: Fully-roll vehicles (new or used), trailers, and towed units. Containers are not accepted under the current licence
- Schedule highlights:
- Departures from Haydarpaşa on Thursdays and Sundays (early morning)
- Calls at Marseille on Wednesdays and Sundays
- Calls at Tarragona on Thursdays and Mondays
By including both Marseille and Tarragona, UGR enhances access to the French and Spanish hinterlands, supporting automotive and industrial exports.
