Universal Forwarder - Ship Agents

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Freight Forwarding and Handling

Universal Forwarder provides forwarding services to shippers (consignees) of raw and non-primary goods passing through the seaports of the North-West and South ...

Dry Bulk Cargo Forwarding

Forwarding and handling of dry bulk cargo, including arrangement of loading, unloading, storage, and aggregation of shipload lots, as well as documentation and ...

General Cargo Forwarding

Forwarding and handling of general cargo, including metals, machinery, and other non-bulk goods, with services covering cargo movement, storage, documentation, ...

Ro-Ro Cargo Forwarding

Forwarding and handling of roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) cargo, including vehicles and wheeled machinery, with full support for terminal operations, documentation, a...

Bulk Oil Cargo Forwarding

Forwarding and handling of bulk oil cargo, including arrangement of loading, unloading, storage, and regulatory formalities for liquid bulk goods passing throug...

Dry Bulk Cargo Handling and Forwarding

Transportation of dry cargo in bulk is the traditional and most cost-effective solution to deliver industrial goods from the producer to the final destination. ...

Thermal Coal Handling and Forwarding

We provide services for handling and forwarding different grades of export coal in the ports of Tuapse, Ust-Luga with a volume of 7-8 million tonnes per year.

Grain and Oilseed Meal Handling and Transfer

We provide the handling and intermediate / direct transfer of wheat, barley, corn and other grain crops in seaports, using grain elevators (in the Port of Tuaps...

Mineral Fertilizers and Wood Pellets Transloading and Forwarding

We make arrangements for the transloading and forwarding of fertilizers delivered to the Port of St. Petersburg both in bulk and in big-bags, with further unpac...

Ore and Coke Delivery, Transfer, and Survey

We provide services for delivery, transfer, forwarding, certification, survey of imported ore concentrates, ferroalloys, coking coal, petcoke, delivered to the ...

Cargo Transfer Solutions in Seaports

Depending on the accumulation of a required shipload lot, we offer various cargo transfer solutions: Motor Vehicle-to-Warehouse / Berth-to-Ship, Direct transfer...

Basic Port Logistics and Documentation Services

Receiving shipping instructions from the client, issuing loading orders; operational accounting and verification of cargo tally arriving at the port; informing ...

General Cargo Forwarding and Handling

Transportation of break-bulk, unitized cargo requires that shippers and carriers maintain stringent unified standards of packaging, labeling, movement processes...

Handling and Forwarding of Black Metals

We provide handling and forwarding of metal products of various manufacturers and nomenclature (slabs, blanks, coils, rebar, wire rod, pipes, etc.) in the port ...

Handling and Forwarding of Bulk Cargo in Big-Bags

We organize handling and forwarding of a wide range of goods delivered to ports in big-bags — mineral fertilizers, wood pellets, ferroalloys and others – with a...

Project Cargo Delivery and Handling

We arrange the delivery of industrial equipment and engineering products (including heavy-lift, oversized cargo) both at individual logistics sites and througho...

Handling of Other Types of Packaged Goods

We arrange the handling of industrial and food products shipped on pallets, in boxes, including goods delivered to the port in GP containers.

Consultations on Cargo Handling Solutions

Consultations on the best cargo handling solutions in accordance with the current rules and practices of stevedoring companies.

Planning and Coordination with Stevedore

Planning and coordination with the stevedore of the aggregation and storage of shipload lots, and monthly handled volumes.

Drawing up Export Cargo Shipment Instructions

Drawing up instructions for the export cargo shipment based on the client’s requirements.

Participation in Customs Inspection Procedure

Participation (if necessary) in the customs inspection procedure.

Provision of Sampling for Radiation and Contamination Control

Provision of sampling for radiation and contamination control.

Informing about Receipt of Substandard Cargo

Informing about the receipt of substandard cargo, filing a general form report.

Obtaining Port Area Entry Passes

Obtaining port area entry passes for the client's representatives, surveyors, third parties.

Drawing up Ship Documents

Drawing up ship documents (bills of lading, cargo manifests), client’s approval of P/I, and clauses in B/L g and mate’s receipts.

Informing Client about Cargo Movement and Handling

Informing the client about the movement of cargo, the course of handling vessels.

Basic Container Logistic Services

We develop a logistics scheme and a transportation route: We prepare in-depth analysis of the market services, determine the transportation mode (truck / railwa...

Arrangement of Overland Transportation

In view of remoteness from seaports of industrial enterprises location, overland carriage is a significant part of the total cost of logistics. For Universal Fo...

Assembling Container Trains

Taking into account dynamic shipments of finished products from factories and combines, transportation of large consignments by container unit trains seems to b...

Organization of Seaborne Transport

El éxito de la logística global de contenedores se basa en la operación de líneas de contenedores oceánicos y una gran flota de portacontenedores con capacidad ...

Arrangement of Additional Services

To ensure the reliability of container transport and the safety of cargo, we are ready to provide additional services that allow us to comply with the most stri...

Express Container Train (ECT) Services

Express Container Train (ECTs) is the most efficient, cost-effective type of freight carriage by rail compared to transportation in covered and open top wagons....

Yekaterinburg–St. Petersburg Express Service (URAIL)

Launched in July 2021 in conjunction with Freight One, the URAIL express container train provides delivery of goods from the Ural based metals enterprises to Co...

Yekaterinburg–Novorossiysk Express Service

Since 2019, a project has been implemented together with a partner for express container trains from Yekaterinburg to Russia’s largest southern Port of Novoross...

Yekaterinburg–Tuapse Express Service

Launched in 2020, this express container train service transports more than 600 TEUs of electrical steel from Yekaterinburg to the Port of Tuapse. The logistics...

Industrial Logistics

We provide logistic service for industrial goods and supply chains: from the delivery of raw materials to that of finished products to the end consumer. We take...

Ensuring Supply Chains for Industrial Enterprises

Universal Forwarder has been providing logistics of import/export containers since 2018. Key clients are the largest metallurgical enterprises in Russia, produc...

Containerization and Standardization of Cargo Flows

We containerize various cargo flows, using both specialized containers (High Cube, Tank Containers, Flatracks, and others) and special flexible insets for conta...

Import Container Deliveries for Industrial Enterprises

Import container deliveries to Russian industrial enterprises ensure the delivery of rare expensive raw materials, equipment, spare parts and consumables. We ar...

One-time Consignments

For shippers without regular cargo flows or those exploring container logistics, we offer one-time shipments of pilot or project cargo. We provide both comprehe...

Cargo Containerization

We arrange the shipment of finished products imported to more than 50 countries worldwide with our partners' ocean lines operating on global shipping services. ...

Tendering and Procurement Procedures

We work out logistics schemes for dozens of new clients every month. Our team includes tendering specialists who represent Universal Forwarder on the main elect...

Additional Containerization Services

We provide additional work on packing, repacking, separation, and labelling of cargo. We also reduce handling operations and indoor storage costs, minimize the ...

Ocean Container Lines

Universal Forwarder is a partner of the largest ocean container lines. We have established direct long-term contracts and partnerships with leading global conta...

Current Overland Routes

We have developed in conjunction with motor carriers and railway rolling stock operators, regular routes for dispatching products from the production sites of k...

Eastern Multimodal Container Transportation

Every month we work out logistics schemes for dozens of new clients. The combination of our own service with those of suppliers allows us to offer competitive t...

Container Stock in Yekaterinburg

Since 2020, Universal Forwarder has managed its own container depot in Ekaterinburg. The facility’s monthly throughput is up to 250 TEUs. This allows us to ensu...

Receipt and delivery of cargo

Booking of sea transportation; Coordination of acceptance of dangerous cargo; Dispatch of notices on the approach and arrival of a vessel; Organization of tempo...

Providing for port call

Ship agency services for the fleet in the waters of the Bolshoy port of St. Petersburg; Interaction with terminals (filing a manifest, issuing releases); Intera...

Control and issuance of container equipment

Control of the availability of empty equipment and its issuance for export; Approval of free space in stocks for the return of empty containers; Approval and co...

Project Cargo Logistics

Universal Forwarder provides services for the delivery, handling and forwarding of project heavy-lift and oversized cargo for enterprises of the petrochemical a...

Infrastructure of marine terminals of PORT ONE Group

We provide our customers with multipurpose and dedicated berths in the ports of St. Petersburg and Taganrog that meet the necessary requirements for unloading, ...

Operations management of the 'Bogatyr 4' crane ship in the Port of St. Petersburg

The non-self-propelled derrick barge 'Bogatyr 4' is capable of lifting heavy 300-tonne loads and transporting them within the basin of the Greater Port of St. P...

Highly skilled specialists

Our employees have vast experience and up-to-date knowledge to handle challenging heavy-lift cargo. When necessary, we involve additional riggers, crane operato...

Participation in projects of federal and international levels

With our participation, major projects are regularly implemented to deliver unique high-tech equipment both across the country and abroad. We forward cargo for ...

Reliable partnerships with support service providers

The well-established business connections help us involve trusted suppliers to participate in projects and provide each shipment with the necessary equipment, m...

Basic Services for Project Cargo Logistics

We arrange operations for loading, unloading and conveyance of cargo within the terminal territory; manage the storage and aggregation of a shipload; ensure the...

Handling Capacities at 'Sea Port of St. Petersburg'

The key partner of Universal Forwarder in handling project cargo in the Baltic is 'Sea Port of St. Petersburg'. We prepare handling nuclear reactors in the port...

Handling Capacities at 'Taganrog Commercial Sea Port'

Handling operations for project cargo in the Azov-Black Sea basin are carried out at the berths of 'Taganrog Commercial Sea Port' outfited for reloading various...

Applied Handling and Transport Equipment

Harbour cranes: Gantry cranes of lifting capacity up to 40 tonnes provide operations with individual components and parts of heavy equipment transported in boxe...

Types of Project Cargo Handled

Reactors, rotors, magnet frames; Turbines, generators; Refrigeration units, condensers, compressors; Tanks, vessels, reservoirs; Machine tools, presses; Electri...

Development and survey of the route, its feasibility study

We provide development and survey of the route for project cargo, including a feasibility study to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective transportation s...

Selection of contractors, carriers, operators of vehicles, marine terminals

We select the most suitable contractors, carriers, and operators of vehicles and marine terminals to ensure safe and reliable project cargo transportation.

Preparation and coordination of documents with participants in the transportation process, supervisory authorities

We prepare and coordinate all necessary documentation with all participants in the transportation process and with supervisory authorities to ensure compliance ...

Organization of work to optimize the route (construction, installation and dismantling works)

We organize construction, installation, and dismantling works as needed to optimize the transportation route for oversized and heavy-lift cargo.

Arrangement of transportation between countries and within Russia

We arrange transportation of project cargo both internationally and within Russia, managing all logistics and regulatory requirements.

Provision of related services in the process of transportation

We provide related services during transportation, including loading and unloading operations, storage, fastening/unfastening, separation, certification, and mo...

Provision of claims management

We offer claims management services to handle any issues or disputes that may arise during the transportation process.

Transport Route Planning

We conduct feasibility studies and develop delivery schemes by overland and river transport, taking into account the remoteness of production sites from seaport...

Multimodal Transportation Mode Selection and Arrangement

We interact with a wide range of owners and operators, shipping companies, rail and road haulage services, and air carriers. For multimodal routes, we select th...

Railway Transportation of Project Cargo

We arrange delivery of project cargo by railway trains using platforms that can handle cargo with an overall width of up to 4.48 meters. This mode is suitable f...

Inland Waterway Transportation by River-Sea Class Vessels

We use mixed ‘river-sea’ class vessels to transport project cargoes of maximum dimensions and tonnage via inland waterways between seaports of the Baltic, Azov,...

Road Transportation by Tractor Trucks with Special Multi-Axle Semi-Trailers

We use tractor-trailer trucks with special multi-axle semi-trailers to transport project cargo weighing 40 tonnes and more on public roads, including to remote ...

Sea Transportation by Sea-Going Vessels

We arrange international transportation of import and export project cargo by chartering dry bulk carriers, tramp ships, specialized pontoons, and ‘river-sea’ b...

Engineering

Route planning and its assessment, logistics infrastructure facilities, development of design and process control documentation, schemes for loads fastening / u...

Approvals

Approval for the route and obtaining necessary permits from the regulatory authorities, completion of customs formalities.

Supply

Ensuring equipment for transportation and provision of handling operations, the purchase of required materials and fixing accessories.

Survey

Inspection of vehicles, cargo condition and the process of transportation, certification services.

Insurance

Entering into insurance agreements to minimize risks during the transportation and handling project cargo by any mode of transport.

Comprehensive Ship Agency Services in Russian Ports

Universal Forwarder provides its clients and shipowners with a full range of shipping agent services in the Russian ports of the Baltic and Azov-Black Sea basin...

Comprehensive Handling of Vessel Calls

The agency arranges the movement of vessels in the port basin, including mooring, towing to anchorage, and departure. It contracts pilotage, towing, and mooring...

Supervision of Loading / Unloading Operations

Universal Forwarder specializes in comprehensive support of cargo shipments at seaports. The company’s own branches of shipping agents and forwarders work toget...

Ship Agency Services in Port of Tuapse

The Tuapse branch of Universal Forwarder handles annually 400 to 550 calls. The Tuapse office is based on the territory of 'Tuapse Commercial Sea Port' — the so...

Ship Agency Services in Port of St. Petersburg

The St. Petersburg branch handles annually 500 to 610 ship calls in the Greater Port of St. Petersburg. The office is based on the territory of 'Sea Port of St....

Ship Agency Services in Port of Kaliningrad

Universal Forwarder ensures ship agency services for clients' shipowners in the Port of Kaliningrad, handling 60 to 200 ship calls annually for vessels shipping...

Agency Services for Grain Cargo Carriers

We put a priority on keeping track of time when loading grain since the cargo is weather-sensitive; we carry out the settlement of issues in the long-term coord...

Agent Service for Dry Bulk Carriers Loaded With Metals

We provide comprehensive information on the cargo, including weight, volume, dimensions, fragility and other characteristics; we carry out constant interaction ...

Agency Service for Coal Carriers

We carry out sustainable interaction with ships that are radically different in class, deadweight, technical condition, and the crew skills; we build long-term ...

Agency Service for Ro-Ro Ship Loaded with Food Cargo

We check and prepare the required package of documents (both digital and paper) in the context of consolidated load; we plan the seasonality of work, taking int...

Agency Service for Tankers

We coordinate technical characteristics of the vessel and those of the terminal (including the location of the manifolds); we notify ship management on cargo de...

Agency Services for Ships with Types of Cargo

We check and prepare the correct set of documents (both digital and paper); we plan the seasonality of ship agency service, taking into account the specifics of...

Services to Technical Fleet

In addition to the merchant fleet in the ports of our presence, we serve calls of fleet that is not involved in loading / unloading operations including special...

Fleet Chartering (Freight Brokerage)

Universal Forwarder performs the functions of a freight broker when chartering dry-cargo tonnage for dry bulk / general cargoes. We handle shipments of any size...

Assistance to the charterer in calculating the freight tonnage for the shipload lot

Providing support to charterers in determining the required freight tonnage for their specific shipload lots, ensuring accurate and efficient planning of cargo ...

Quotes in the seaborne transport market in the selected direction with a short-term forecast

Offering up-to-date quotations in the seaborne transport market for the selected shipping direction, including short-term forecasts to assist clients in making ...

Search for vessels that meet the requirements of the charterer (cargo owner)

Identifying and sourcing vessels that match the specific requirements of the charterer or cargo owner, including vessel type, size, and technical specifications...

Chartering of tonnage on ‘river-sea-going’ class vessels, Handysize, Handymax

Arranging the chartering of various classes of vessels, including 'river-sea-going' class, Handysize, and Handymax, to suit the cargo and route requirements of ...

Formation of contracts (charter agreements) on the terms agreed by the parties

Drafting and formalizing charter agreements and contracts based on mutually agreed terms between the involved parties, ensuring legal and operational clarity.

Accounting for all accompanying papers on ship call from the master, shipping agent, terminal, freight forwarding company

Managing and accounting for all necessary documentation and papers related to ship calls, including those from the vessel master, shipping agent, terminal, and ...

Assistance in calculation of lay time

Providing expert assistance in calculating lay time, which is the period allowed for loading and unloading cargo, to optimize port operations and minimize costs...

Payment and financial services for settlement of accounts on dispatch and/or demurrage

Offering payment and financial settlement services related to dispatch (early completion) and demurrage (delays), ensuring smooth financial transactions between...

Protecting our client’s interests

Actively safeguarding the interests of clients throughout the chartering and shipping process, including negotiation, contract execution, and dispute resolution...

Transportation of Project Cargo

A subsidiary of Volga Shipping Company 'Volga-Baltic Logistic' (VBL) arranges transportation of project cargo. The capabilities of Volga Shipping’s fleet and th...

Transportation of bulk and general cargo

We organize transshipment of bulk and general cargo in the port. The main cargo flows are ferrous metals, energy coal, grain and oilseeds, mineral fertilizers, ...

Agency services for maritime and river vessels

We provide agency services for the maritime and river fleet in Russian ports. We organize fleet movement in the port, work of the state commission, services for...

Container shipping

We containerize cargo flows and organize their comprehensive transportation. We develop a transportation scheme and route, organize shipment by land, sea, and a...

Fleet chartering

Chartering a fleet for clients' cargoes, including organizing transportation and selecting vessels.

Project logistics of equipment and oversized cargo

We organize safe and timely transshipment of project oversized and heavy cargoes for enterprises of the petrochemical and metallurgical industries, power engine...

Supply chain management

Comprehensive services for managing logistics chains, including industrial logistics.

Bulk and loose cargoes

Expedition and transshipment of bulk and loose cargoes, such as coal, ore, grain, and other bulk materials.

General cargo

Expedition and transshipment of general cargo, including metals, equipment, and other piece goods.

Ro-ro cargo

Expedition and transshipment of ro-ro cargo (category of cargo transported on wheeled vehicles).

Oil cargo

Expedition and transshipment of oil cargo.

Comprehensive container shipping services

Organization of a full range of services for container transportation, including multimodal solutions.

Container trains

Organization of cargo transportation by container trains by rail.

Promlogistics

Logistic solutions for industrial enterprises, including supply chain and transportation optimization.

One-time shipments

Organization of one-time shipments of cargo in containers.

Maritime lines and routes

Organization of transportation by sea lines and routes.

Stock of containers in Yekaterinburg

Storage and processing services for containers in Yekaterinburg.

Linear programming

Provision of services for linear agency for shipping companies, including contract conclusion.

Organization of transshipment of project cargoes

Organization of transshipment of oversized and heavy project cargoes.

Additional services in project logistics

Provision of additional services related to project logistics.

Presence ports (ship agency)

Servicing ships in the presence of the company in ports.

Servicing the merchant fleet

Agency and servicing of the commercial fleet in ports.

Servicing the technical fleet

Agency and servicing of the technical fleet in ports.

Fleet of the "Volga Shipping"

Freight and transportation organization using the fleet of "Volga Shipping".

About

OOO "Universal Forwarder" provides transport forwarding, agency services for maritime and river vessels, container transportation, fleet chartering, project logistics for equipment and oversized cargo, as well as supply chain management. Part of the "First Port Company" group. Head office in Moscow, branches in St. Petersburg, Ust-Luga, Tuapse, Lipetsk, and Yekaterinburg.

Branches

St. Petersburg Office

Border Channel, 5a, St. Petersburg, Russia

Yekaterinburg Office

Tuapse Office

Taganrog Office

Ust-Luga Office

Lipetsk Office

Saint Petersburg Branch

+7 (812) 335-79-90
[email protected]
198035, St. Petersburg, Mezhevoy canal, bldg. 5

Certificates

Ports Served

Port Name	UN/Locode
ABINSK	RUABK
ADLER	RUAEL
AKSAY	RUAKS
ALEXANDROVSK	RUSAK
AMBARCHIK	RUABC

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478 Marsden Point Road, Marsden Point 0171, New Zealand
+64 9-432 5774
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