Organization of cargo transshipment
Transshipment of cargo implies full forwarding within the port or terminal: it is both control over the preparation of documents and the solution of all loading issues - unloading of goods. We ensure that the port or terminal fulfills all obligations related to the provision of storage facilities that would correspond to the type of cargo delivered and its storage conditions. Providing cargo transshipment services, the Sof Marine company works with all types of cargo.
The list of our services for forwarding all types of cargo includes:
- execution of all necessary documentation for transportation
- choosing the optimal method of delivery: by air, rail, road or sea transport
- development of the optimal and most convenient delivery route
- coordination of the cargo delivery plan, organization of cargo acceptance and storage
- organization of optimal storage
- control of the performance of warehouse services, monitoring of compliance with the required storage regime
- control of packaging, marking, loading and unloading of goods;
- constant monitoring of the condition and location of the cargo during its transportation, as well as compliance with the conditions of transportation
- protection and escort
- customs clearance of any types of goods for export or import and transit
- delivery of your cargo exactly to the specified address
- elimination of any issues arising in the process of transportation.
Organization of cargo transportation
Road transport is one of the most popular types of cargo delivery; more than 70% of goods are transported by road transport. Our customers can always receive complete information about the location of the cargo, as well as the planned dates of loading, shipping and arrival at the destination.
We can organize the delivery of cargo by motor vehicle to various cities of Ukraine, to any city in any country, including oversized and extra heavy cargo.
Railway transport is the main link in the transport system of the country. It is distinguished by the regularity of traffic in all seasons, high speed, the ability to master mass flows of goods, low cost of transportation.
Sea transportation and container transportation is one of the main areas of activity of our company.
SOF MARIN provides freight services in the organization of sea and river transportation in the segment of general, oversized, heavy, bulk and other types of cargo, brokerage services for the use of various types of vessels in various types of charter. A decent background and knowledge of the market allow us to always get the best rates for our clients.
The Sof Marine company has extensive experience in sea transportation of a wide range of cargo, which can be divided into the following main groups:
- equipment;
- wheeled machinery;
- containers;
- dangerous goods allowed for transshipment through stevedoring companies in the ports of Ukraine
Our company specializes in the organization of transportation of project cargoes that require a specific approach, including heavy and oversized equipment, wheeled and tracked self-propelled and non-self-propelled machinery, including in disassembled form, dangerous cargoes, military and dual purpose cargo.
The company's service includes the entire range of services necessary for the organization of cargo handling at the port and subsequent delivery to the customer's door by various types of transport
Our company provides a full range of ship agency services in all Ukrainian ports. Our employees have 11 years of experience in agency of all types of ships, including: tanker and bulk fleet, passenger and cruise ships, yachts, warships.
We organize crew changes, all types of supply and bunkering, diving inspections, customs clearance and delivery of transit spare parts on board, protection of the client's commercial interests in the process of cargo operations. Appointment of competent surveyors recognized by leading international insurance companies. Services are provided by qualified personnel 24/7.
We invite shipowners and charterers for mutually beneficial cooperation.
Our company also provides agency support services for ship repairs at ship repair plants in Izmail.
Sea transportation is one of the most profitable and popular ways of delivering goods.
Ship chartering is the process of finding and concluding an agreement on partial or full lease of a sea vessel. All terms of the agreement are regulated by the contract (charter) concluded between the consignor and the shipowner. To organize such transportation, cargo owners resort to the services of such companies as ours, which, due to their experience and established business relations, will select the appropriate transport.
We constantly monitor the situation on the market in order to find the most suitable and economically advantageous transportation options.
SOF MARINE provides full and partial vessel chartering services. We regularly rent vessels or spaces on vessels for the transportation of various types of cargo such as general, bulk, project, wheeled, as well as military and dangerous goods.
Our company evaluates the needs of the client and provides the best charter at the best price and conditions for sea freight, so the client does not have to worry about anything.
Our main goal is to minimize cargo transportation costs and protect the interests of charterers and cargo owners
SOF MARINE has all the necessary licenses to carry out brokerage activities and provides customs declarant services.
We have qualified customs brokers in our staff who have undergone appropriate training and have the right to carry out customs clearance on behalf of the customer.
- Registration of a participant of the FEA at the customs authority at the place of arrival of the cargo
- Notification of the customs authority upon arrival, prior notification
- Submission of customs declaration in electronic or paper form, its posting
- Filling out the declaration based on the submitted data about the product and its volume
- Waiting for the customs authority's decision on cargo release
- Making customs payments
By providing brokerage services, we guarantee our clients (individuals and legal entities) a wide range of services, including:
- customs clearance of permit documents for further transportation of goods;
- drawing up a foreign trade contract
- outsourcing of the foreign economic activity
- cargo clearance
- transportation to the destination and development of logistics schemes
- legal support
- consulting services
Do you want to export or import? We recommend that you get a detailed consultation from our specialists. We provide consultation when negotiating contracts, as well as on matters necessary for registration of export or import in Ukraine.
Consultation is carried out by e-mail.
We can also act as a commission agent in your foreign trade transaction.
The commission agent is a party to the commission contract, undertakes, on behalf of the second party (the principal) for a fee, to enter into an agreement with a third party on his behalf, but in the interests and at the expense of the principal.
One of the Company's activities is ship management for the benefit of shipowners. As a reliable and dedicated provider of high-quality outsourced ship management, we offer a competent, safe and cost-effective range of comprehensive marine services:
- technical management of ships (the main field of our activity);
- safe and effective solutions for technical management of tankers.
- implementation of ISM, ISO, MLC and ISPS on board and in offices
- crew management includes selection, recruitment/hiring, familiarization and training
- registration of ships under different flags
- technical inspections and evaluation of vessels
- purchase and sale of ships
Sof Marine also provides commercial operations and post-fixing services to meet the requirements of charterers, looking after the interests and assets of shipowners.
Our people are the reason for our success. With experienced hands both ashore and on board, we strive to provide the best boating experience. Our pool of competent sailors is people with talent and ambition. With a network of staffing offices and training centers, we are confident we can meet your crewing needs
Our crewing services include:
- recruiting
- coordination of the staffing schedule and crewing needs on the vessel
- proactive communication with the client
- crew training
- accounting
- cost control
- protection, insurance and compensation tracking
- salary calculation
- ensuring compliance with industry standards (medical, visa, certificates)
- trip coordination
To apply for work on Sof Marine managed vessels please send your CVs to crewing@sofmarine.net