YOUR FAST TRACK TO THE UAE
ANNOUNCING THE TÜRKIYE TO UAE CORRIDOR
A strategic multimodal transport corridor connecting Europe and Türkiye with the UAE. Our integrated network combines road and sea transport into Türkiye, onward road freight through Iraq, and a dedicated Ro-Ro service connecting Umm Qasr with Port Rashid in Dubai. With flexible routing options, competitive transit times and seamless end-to-end connectivity, the corridor offers a faster, more efficient solution for cargo moving between Europe and the Gulf in both directions.
SCHEDULED CAPACITY ACROSS THE GULF
Fixed weekly departures between Basra and Dubai, with trailer and container capacity on every sailing.
THE ROUTE
A FASTER LINE INTO THE GULF
With our established terminals, integrated multimodal networks, and strong regional presence, we ensure that your time-critical cargo moves efficiently from the USA and Europe to the GCC via our Türkiye corridor.
Faster Than Some Sea Routes
A direct multimodal path through Türkiye and Iraq gives you a quicker end to end link into the Gulf than some traditional sea routings.
No Rehandling at the Coast
Trucks and trailers roll on and roll off the ferry. Cargo is not unloaded and reloaded onto container ships, so there are fewer touchpoints and less exposure to damage.
Built on New Infrastructure
The Iraq land bridge runs on the Development Road, which has seen substantial investment in rail and highway capacity.
One End-to-End Service
Road, ferry and onward delivery coordinated as a single service, so one team is accountable across the whole corridor rather than a chain of handoffs.
FAQs
What is the Middle East Strategic Corridor?
MESC is a multimodal transport route linking Europe and the USA to the UAE. Cargo enters through Türkiye's Mediterranean ports, crosses Iraq via the Development Road, and completes the journey on a dedicated Ro-Ro service from Umm Qasr to Port Rashid in Dubai.
Which origins and destinations does the corridor serve?
The corridor carries cargo from the USA and from major European markets including the UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France and Italy, entering through Türkiye. The Ro-Ro crossing delivers into Dubai, with onward connections across the region.
What services are available on the corridor?
Refrigerated and ambient trucking from Europe and Türkiye to the UAE, container transport from Turkish ports via Umm Qasr, and tickets for the Ro-Ro crossing between Basra and Dubai. You can use the corridor as a single end to end service or book any part of it on its own.
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