Maritime Directory

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.

Grangemouth, Central Scotland, United Kingdom

CLIENT FIRM PROFILE FORTHLINE, LTD GRANGEMOUTH, CENTRAL SCOTLAND, UK Forthline operates the main "door to door" container service between Scotland and the Continent. Using shippers' own containers or Forthline equipment we connect Scottish manufacturers with the European market. The service also opens the Scottish market to European suppliers. The Forthline link between mainland Europe and Scotland allows economic and efficient logistical support for Forthlines's customers, without relying on expensive road haulage to English ports. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Forth Ports Plc., Forthline has the backing and security of a major Scottish parent company. Grangemouth, Central Scotland, is Forthline's home port and headquarters office. Forthline also has an office in Rotterdam and representatives in Felixstowe and Antwerp. A regular service with 7 sailings per week, enables shippers to have timed deliveries to their clients, without the expense of ferry operators. For rates, bookings, ship schedules and further information, Derek Crom- bie invites you to visit Forthline's website NOW at: http://www.forthline.com

Birmingham,, West Midlands,, United Kingdom

OT Africa Line (OTAL) is one of the leading shipping lines serving West Africa. Transporting cargoes to, from and within the West African sub-region, OTAL provides one of the trades most frequent sailings and fastest transit times.

Singapore

PSA Singapore is the world's largest transhipment hub, having about one-fifth of the world's total container transhipment throughput. 200 of the world's shipping lines call at PSA Singapore, offering connections to 600 ports in 123 countries. This includes daily sailings to every major port in the world.

Yannawa,, Bangkok, Thailand

One of Asia’s leading feeder and liner operator, providing reliable shipping services with consistent fixed day sailings and fast transits covering more than 70 destinations in Asia, Australasia and the Middle East.

Yonkers, New York, United States

Ship owner/operators of 20-25 dry cargo vessels (of which 13 are owned/controlled): flexible multipurpose/general cargo vessels and handysize bulkcarriers, capable of lifting up to 80 metric tons. Breakbulk / Project / Parcel / Bulk services and regular Liner sailings. Logistics solution providers, specializing in Latin America through local TBS offices. Owned commercial offices in many locations for direct customer service by TBS personnel; primarily in South America (7 countries), Pacific Rim (Japan and Korea), the US and the UK. Port Agency network throughout South America. Strategic Port Alliances: Angra Dos Reis, RJ, Brazil; Callao, Peru; Cartagena, Colombia; Guayaquil, Ecuador. Ship Managers - ISM and ISO9002 certified.

Netherlands

Federal Way,, WA, United States

Westwood Shipping Lines is the marine transportaion division of Weyerhaeuser Company serving ports across the Pacific Rim. Customers turn to Westwood Shipping Lines for reliable service, outstanding cargo care and long-term partnerships that make Westwood your "Best Value Carrier." By utilizing two Westbound service strings, we provide direct service alternatives to more ports in Japan and Korea than any other carrier. With two fortnightly sailings from Pacific Northwest ports, Service 1 sails directly to Tokyo Bay ports, while Service 2 sails directly to Tomakomai and Pusan. Our two Westbound strings form one Eastbound Service, providing weekly fixed day sailings from Pusan and five direct Japan ports of call to the Pacific Northwest ports of Seattle, WA and Vancouver, B.C.