Noatum Maritime and Turkish Erkport agree joint venture

Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group, has agreed a Joint Venture (JV) with Erkport, a Turkish-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.

Noatum Maritime, the largest provider of diversified maritime services in the Middle East region, will now own a 60 per cent stake in the JV, with Erkport owning the remaining 40 per cent.

The venture, operating under the brand "United Global Ro-Ro" will provide an integrated product for global automobile movement, along with high and heavy transportation.

It will also develop and integrate regional feeder networks catering to diverse markets, as well as enhance the accessibility and reach of the Ro-Ro liner services across Europe, the Mediterranean Sea, South Africa, the Arabian Gulf, and Asia, connecting regional and international hubs.

The partnership aims to consolidate both parties' extensive fleet and logistical infrastructure, with operational expertise and reliability, creating a business optimised for Ro-Ro feeder shipping operations.

Noatum Maritime and Erkport will jointly deploy Container Ro-Ro (ConRo), Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC), and Ro-Ro vessels on the commencement of operations. In total, the JV will start with 11 vessels deployed on five services.