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.