Ship Agency
Overview
Ship Agency
Universal Shipping offers a comprehensive service, functioning as an extension of your liner operations. By collaborating closely, we customize our solutions to align with your specific requirements, ensuring seamless support for your business.
Global Coverage - 24hr Service
Universal Shipping offers worldwide coverage with round-the-clock service, ensuring your vessels are expertly managed and supported no matter where or when. Our global network and dedicated team are always ready to assist, providing seamless solutions for all your shipping needs.
Our port agency services go beyond local or regional limitations, offering global availability wherever our customers require assistance.
- Arranging berth, pilotage and cargo handling.
- Supplying ship and crew needs in port.
- Engineering, maintenance and repairs.
- Customs and port authority documentation.
- Ensuring arrival/departure timetable is met.
- Keeping customers informed of progress.
No matter the type of cargo, Universal Shipping has the expertise to guarantee a fast and efficient turnaround. Here are just a few examples:
- Oil and chemicals
- Cement
- Steel
- Reefer cargoes
- Agricultural products
- Forest Products
Overview
Tanker Agency
Universal Shipping offers comprehensive Tanker Port Agency services across all major ports, backed by extensive experience in gas, chemical, and oil trades. We handle all vessel types and sizes, from Coasters to VLCCs, ensuring efficient and swift turnaround with minimal delays and costs.
Our strong relationships with terminal operators, harbor authorities, and port service providers enable us to deliver seamless port operations. We are trusted by leading oil majors such as BP, Shell, Caltex, PSO, Total, and several palm oil traders in the region.
Recognizing the unpredictable nature of the tanker industry, our staff are encouraged to be members of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and the Institute of Petroleum, as well as attend Tanker Familiarization Safety Courses. This expertise ensures we are fully equipped to support and assist our principals when it matters most.
Overview
Dry Cargo Agency
With expert knowledge of the dry cargo market, Universal Shipping represents vessels ranging from coasters to Panamax in all the ports we serve, consistently delivering a high-standard port agency service. Our key strengths include:
- Strong relationships with port services and terminal operators, ensuring smooth communication before and during berthing, cargo operations, inter-port movements, and sailing.
- Assisting in negotiations with port authorities, stevedores, and service providers to secure competitive rates.
- Providing comprehensive documentary services to ensure smooth and efficient port handling.
Overview
Ship to Ship Cargo Transfers - Offshore
In response to the growing demand for Ship-to-Ship (STS) operations in the oil market, Universal Shipping has developed a centralized facility to meet all customer STS needs. We utilize one of the most advanced web-based operations and accounting systems, accessible to our principals 24/7. Our dedicated team oversees the entire operation, both prior to and during the vessel’s call, ensuring the safety and efficiency of the process.
With our experienced staff, we offer customers the fastest and most cost-effective solutions for completing STS operations at various locations.
We can help our customers in FSRU Solutions
Floating Solutions
- Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRUs)
- Floating Storage Units (FSU) and regas barges
- Gas to wire concepts
- Floating LNG (FLNG) production facilities
- Associated port and onshore facilities
- Associated mooring and ship-to-ship (STS) transfer solutions
Conventional, Novel, & Hybrid Solutions
- LNG import & export terminals
- Barge based modules for import and export terminals
- Platform based modules
- Compressed natural gas (CNG)
- Hydrogen
- Novel concepts
Small Scale LNG Solutions
- Small scale LNG vessels
- Small scale distribution networks
- Break bulk concepts
- Truck loading