Maritime Directory

Vika, Oslo,, Norway

Welcome to SKULD Assuranceforeningen Skuld provides Protection & Indemnity (P&I) insurance to shipowners and charterers all over the world. Its purpose is to "offer mutual insurance against third-party liabilities and losses incurred in direct connection with the operation of the entered vessels." The Club also offers Freight, Demurrage and Defence (FDD) cover to its members. Established in 1897 in Oslo, Norway, some 50 % of the tonnage entered in the Association is still Scandinavian-controlled, reflecting the club’s traditional balance between Scandinavian and non-Scandinavian business. Its other important markets are most Western European countries, Russia, Singapore, China incl. Hong Kong and USA. With its established and strong position in "mature" markets such as Norway and Denmark, the largest growth potential is currently in Greece and Asia. In addition to its head office in Oslo, Skuld has offices in Copenhagen, Bergen, Piraeus and Hong Kong. World-wide, the organisation has a staff of some 135 members, all employed directly by the Association. The Club can also draw on an extensive network of correspondents - such as the New York-based Anchor Marine, established in 1998 as an exclusive correspondent for Skuld, which assists the Club in the large number of US-related matters. As a mutual association, the Club is owned and controlled directly by its members. The President & CEO reports to the Board of Directors. The Rules of the Association specifies the division of powers between the President & CEO, the Board of Directors, the Committee and the Annual General Meeting. In 2000, Skuld was reorganised through the establishment of a total of nine syndicates, each with an overall responsibility for one or more geographical markets. A separate energy syndicate, based in Oslo and in charge of global operations in the energy field, was also established. Skuld is one of thirteen members of the International Group of P&I Clubs which work closely together in reinsurance and other matters of common interest. In August 2001, Skuld entered into a strategic partnership with Royal & SunAlliance which i.a. has an extensive, world-wide portfolio in Hull & Machinery insurance. Initially, the two partners will offer a joint one policy fixed premium cover for vessels up to 3000 GT, and seek to co-ordinate the activities of their technical departments. Other areas of co-operation are likely to follow suit.

Antwerp, Belgium

ASTROS is part of Ahlers Group of companies. ASTROS LOGISTICS is logistics services provider offering maritime, land transportation and warehousing in CIS, Baltic, Europe and Central Asia

Gothenburg,, Sweden

Although we have operated under the Atlanticargo banner since 1976, our business traditions can be traced back as far as 1912. Our business philosophy has always been that it is in the best interests of our customers if we concentrate on one trade route. For this reason, we sail only between Europe and the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the USA. Our capacity, service and know-how make us one of the major services on this route. We have also a long-established network of regional Agents with local knowledge ready to assist you.

Bordeaux, Cedex, France

Set on Europe’s largest estuary, Atlantic Port of Bordeaux benefits from a superb location in the middle of France’s Atlantic seaboard.

United Kingdom

Vienna, Austria

Activities and Role The Austrian Shippers' Council consist of 25 members representing Austria's most important companies and industrial and economic branches. Being a working group of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber the ASC has access to all services and information offered by the Economic Chamber and its professional groups without additional costs. Originating from an organisation, dealing with sea transport only, it has been transformed during the past two years into a platform for all transport users and all means of transport. Land Transport: Road and Rail Shipping: Sea and Inland Waterways The Austrian Shipper' Council have been members of the European Shippers' Council in Brussels for more than 25 years. This offers the chance for Austrian Industry to receive all information regarding transport in an efficient and quick manner. On the other hand it offers the opportunity to have direct access to the organisations of the European Community. The Austrian Shippers' Council is represented in Brussels by the Secretary General and the Chairman. Principle Goals Consultant to the Austrian industry and economy in all transport matters (practical and legal advice). Representing Austrian industry and economy in Brussels and gain all necessary information from commissions etc. Discuss Austrian transport issues with colleagues in the ESC and co-ordinate common actions. Shaping European transport to the needs and requirements of the transport users in Austria together with the European Shippers' Council. Liberalisation of freight markets.

Guayaquil, Guayas Province, Ecuador

The seaport of Guayaquil, a competitive port at your service. VISION To become the most efficient port in our region, with leadership in security, technology and trade facilitation. MISSION To provide competitive port services, optimizing our resources, protecting the ecosystem and supporting Ecuador’s modernization and development. TRADE CENTER Guayaquil is the commercial heart of Ecuador, and offers a wealth of business opportunities. The port handles 93% of container traffic in/out the country and 62% if total import-export cargo, representing 453,000 TEU’s and 5.1 million tons respectively, positioning it as the 13th largest port in Latin America and the Caribbean. STRATEGIC LOCATION Located in the west coast of South America, close to the most important north-south shipping routes, the Port of Guayaquil is of great importance for the logistics of main ocean carriers in the US, Europe, South America and Far East trade lanes and offers a secure area for berthing. ACCESS CHANNEL Its fifty nautical miles into a mangrove surrounded path of ecological importante and beauty, provides a shelter of calm water, properly marked with sea buoys and markers along the route in the Morro channel, taking an average of four hours to reach the piers area. WINDS An average of 3.2 m/s S.W wind makes a breezy transit in the channel, with a maximum of 7.4 m/s in certain months of the year. PORT FACILITIES · Container Terminal with three berths of 185 m each and 290,879 square meters of paved area for containers. · Multipurpose Terminal with five piers of 185 m each 85,234 square meters of warehouse for general cargo, including 4,086 square meters for the refrigerated cargo and 5,408 square meters for dangerous cargo. · Bulk Terminal with one marginal pier of 155 m, three silos for 8,900 cubic meters, belt conveyors, two warehouses of 900 metric tons capacity each, one grain warehouse for 30,000 metric tons, one vegoil tank of 240 cubic meters capacity and three of 9,800 cubic meters suitable for heavy liquids, i.e. molasses. SERVICE ALL YEAR ROUND The Port of Guayaquil works twenty-four hours a day and 364 days in a year, stopping only for New Year’s eve.

Gijon (Asturias), Spain, Spain

In the north of Spain, in the middle point of the Cantabrian sea coast, the Port of Gijón is the ideal gateway to Europe, allowing direct access to the western and centre of the Iberian Peninsula. Gijón is an excellent logistic platform for companies in its hinterland. The A-66 Madrid-Asturias highway and the Cantabrian highway ensure that goods are transported fast to and from the industrial areas of Valladolid, Madrid, the Basque Country, Lisbon and Oporto, among others. The port has all the necessary services and infrastructure for railway transport with a direct connection to the national railway net, RENFE, as well as a TECO station, container terminal, with a daily link to the European combined transport network. The Port of Gijón is the leader in the Spanish dry bulk traffic, the sixth in the general ranking of Spanish ports and the fourth in benefits. It is equipped with the most advanced installations, adequate and suitable for any traffic.

Norway

The I.M. Skaugen group is enganged in marine transportation of petrochemical gases, LPG and organic chemicals, as well as ship to ship transfer of crude oil.

Leer, Germany

BBC Chartering & Logistic GmbH & Co. KG is the managing owner of more than 75 multipurpose vessels trading worldwide with a further 8 newbuildings expected in 2001. As a worldwide project carrier, BBC operates a fleet of ships ranging from 3.000 - 20.000 mts dwt with lifting capabilities upto 500 mts. The fleet includes MPP, tweendeckers, Ro/Ro, bulkers, container carriers and gearless ships available for employment on either time-charter or voyage basis. Globally active in competitive chartering BBC works together with other leading operators, underwriters and brokers to provide an efficient and reliable all round service. Due to it's sizable and varied fleet BBC is able to offer competitive prices and flexible scheduling able to accommodate all cargo requirements. BBC is headquartered in Germany with offices in the US, Canada, Korea and Europe. Our experienced staff is committed to providing excellent customer service for all your shipping needs and we can assure you of our expertise in handling all cargo types. Since 1998 the number of ships calling North America has increased from 48 to 60 sailings in 1999 and an estimated 72 for the current year. Due to this dramatic growth, we are pleased to announce the formation of our new Canadian office in Toronto which will be managed by Ken Magee. For further information please contact any of our representatives listed in our webpage.

Southbank, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Baird Publications is one of the world's premier maritime publishing houses and organisers of international marine industry conferences and exhibitions.

Kennesaw,, GA, United States

Barco is a world leader in business-to-business markets, in which it offers professional display and visualization solutions. Based upon in-depth market knowledge and leading-edge technology, Barco solutions help customers improve productivity and effectiveness. Barco, a global company, operates in almost 100 countries. The company is headquartered in Belgium, with major R&D and manufacturing facilities located across Europe, the USA and Asia. Worldwide, the company employs 4,095 people and realized sales close to euro 630 million in 2003. Barco is quoted on Brussels/Euronext and is part of the BEL 20 and Next 150 indexes. Five core divisions, supported by the Barco Manufacturing Services division, target the various key markets of the company. Core divisions include the existing BarcoVision and BarcoView divisions, as well as the newly created Barco Control Rooms, Barco Media & Entertainment and Barco Presentation & Simulation divisions. These last three divisions came into being as a result of the strategic reorganization of BarcoProjection into three independent divisions on 1 January 2004. This refocus underlines Barco’s strategy to operate as close as possible to the customer and to enlarge the international segment of its various markets, without cost increase. As such, the reorganization is in line with Barco’s market-oriented approach that is characteristic of the company’s operations and a key factor in Barco’s successful growth. To further increase efficiency and thus substantially reduce cost, all subcontracting activities of the Barco Manufacturing Services division have been consolidated into a single location in Belgium and one in the Czech Republic.

Reinbek,, Germany

One of Europe's leading manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech manoeuvring equipment.

Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Beacon International Despatch is an International company with offices worldwide. We offer years of experience to help you with your freight forwarding requirements servicing North America, Europe, Asia, and the South Pacific area. Beacon's fully computerized operations have facilities for ocean, air, and land transportation of goods. Our services also include import, export, consular and banking formalities, cargo insurance, NVOCC operations, EDI and CIFFA NETT communication systems, freight forwarding and distributing services, and public warehousing.

Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia

BINTULU PORT , ultra modem and purpose built port is one of the top ports in South-East Asia. The port is strategically located along the busy sealanes between the BIMP-EAGA Far East and Europe on latitude 03 degree 16' N, longitude 113 degree 04' E on the north-east coast of Sarawak, Malaysia. Bintulu Port is managed and operated by Bintulu Port Sdn. Bhd. (BPSB), a company set up in 1993 to take over all port facilities and services in the port under a government policy on privatisation.

United Kingdom

Technical public relations, PR, marketing consultancy and communications services for industrial, engineering and high-tech companies in UK, Europe and worldwide from Black and White Technical Marketing Communications

Whiteley,, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Borken-Weseke, Germany

BOERGER is a leading supplier of positive displacement pumps and macerators located in the Northern Part of Germany with offices in Europe, America and Asia. BOERGER Rotary-Lobe and Rotary-Gear Pumps are in use in various industries

Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom

Operates a Marine Aggregate Dredger engaged in the mining of sand and gravel from the sea bed in licensed areas of the open sea around the UK & the Continent of Europe for delivery to UK and other European ports.

Tunbridge Wells, KENT, United Kingdom

Background The British Shippers' Council is a strategic policy making arm of FTA. Its members comprise industry representatives from a cross section of businesses who require international freight transport, logistics, distribution and shipping services. The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is a leading UK trade association and serves industry as users of transport & distribution services by all modes. FTA's 11,500 member companies represent all sectors of UK industry and consign 70% of UK visible exports, 90% of all freight moved by rail and also operate nearly half of the UK fleet of commercial vehicles. Our Strength At the heart of FTA is its unrivalled knowledge of transport and distribution, shared between 360 staff operating out of five UK offices and Brussels. This knowledge resource is delivered through local, national and European representation together with a comprehensive range of commercial services. Our Objectives FTA's membership is a broad church of mostly freight service providers (primarily road freight) and users of freight services (i.e. shippers). The British Shippers' Council has traditionally focussed most of its attention and activities on the maritime and air freight services and on trade facilitation through customs and documentation. Policies are made which aim to provide the right conditions in which industry is able to take advantage of a wide range of competitive and efficient services. Such services would enable them to enhance rather than hinder their global supply chains and promote the competitiveness of their products in overseas markets. FTA's Rail Freight Council is a forum of both users and operators and UK track infrastructure owners - all of whom are FTA members. This Council is FTA's principal strategic policy making body for matters to do with rail freight, both domestic and European. Together with FTA's Road Freight Council, largely comprising freight vehicle operators, FTA seek to promote developments in the freight industry which benefit industry and make their supply chains more efficient.

Paris,, France

Broström Tankers SAS, Paris, is a complete shipping company in product tanker shipping, with 70 years of experience mainly from the French and North European markets. The company owns, partly or jointly, 14 product tankers in sizes ranging from 13,000 to 47,000 DWT.

Arlington, VA, United States

CARANA Corporation - International Consulting Firm

Newark, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

CON-SPACE COMMUNICATIONS (EUROPE) LTD Specialises in portable safety equipment for confined space / GAS Free applications (ashore and afloat). Voice Communications - Portable Hardwire and Radio accessories for use with face masks and in high noise areas. Unique Fall Protection & Retrieval equipment for the safety of workers. Portable Tank Ventilation equipment and specialised ducting.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

High Quality deep sea shipping line between North America and Europe

Houston, TX, United States

Chandler Supply Company, based in Houston, Texas, is an independant maritime supply company which specializes in the deck, engine and cabin departments as well as both European and Japanese Marine Electrical Equipment and Consumables, with a special emphasis on metric sizing to accommodate the requirements of international shipping.