United Global Ro-Ro celebrates maiden voyage of LNG-powered vessel at Khalifa Port

United Global Ro-Ro, the joint venture between Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group, and Erkport, has celebrated a key milestone with the maiden call of its first LNG-powered Pure Car and Truck Carrier (PCTC) at Autoterminal Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi, UAE.



As the JV’s inaugural deployment, the arrival of UGR Al Samha marks the beginning of United Global Ro-Ro’s vision to provide sustainable, efficient, and high-capacity Ro-Ro logistics across global trade routes.

Utilising Khalifa Port as its hub the deep-sea vessel is strengthening and supporting feedering links across an already robust network.

The state-of-the-art vessel with a cargo capacity of more than 7,000 car equivalent units (CEU) across 12 decks, is designed to optimise high & heavy cargo transportation serving vital markets across the Middle East, Asia, and the Mediterranean.



By combining LNG propulsion technology, advanced vessel design and strategic port integration, United Global Ro-Ro offers customers an economically viable and environmentally responsible shipping solution, while the vessel’s reduced emissions align with the UAE’s decarbonisation targets and the partners’ commitment to cleaner shipping.



Capt. Ammar Al Shaiba, CEO – Maritime & Shipping Cluster, AD Ports Group, said: “The maiden call of UGR Al Samha at Khalifa Port is not just a milestone for United Global Ro-Ro, but a significant step forward in our strategy of investing in vessels and technologies which reduce our impact on the environment. With this vessel now in active service, we are enhancing our ability to provide competitive, reliable Ro-Ro solutions to global trade partners in an eco-conscious manner.”