Maritime logistics

We offer high quality sea freight services for the safe and timely delivery of your cargo

Maritime transport of coal

Sea shipping of coal is a popular, cost-effective and convenient way to deliver this type of cargo around the world in compliance with basic safety rules

Maritime coal shipping is a popular delivery method

Coal is in demand all over the world as one of the main types of fuel. Despite the popularity of oil, this cargo is in demand in various countries. The volume of freight shipments involving this type of commodity remains at a consistently high level.

Rules for transporting coal

The freight flow of coal from Russia to different countries around the world is stable. However, not all transport companies are able to ensure careful compliance with all transportation requirements for this cargo.

According to the national standard GOST 19433, coal belongs to Hazard Class 4. A certain risk of handling such cargo is also recognized at the international level: coal is assigned UN serial number 1361 (this number allows identifying this product among other types of dangerous goods).

There are the following dangers associated with it:

It absorbs water well, this risk exists even when it comes to snow accumulation on the coal's surface.
Coal is capable of absorbing oxygen. Because of this, storing it in large quantities can be dangerous to others if ventilation is not addressed.
As the coal absorbs oxygen, its temperature begins to rise. It is capable of spontaneous combustion if this process is not controlled. Therefore, the condition of the coal should be constantly monitored with sensors, special thermometers, etc.

Soil Commodities & Logistics provides coal shipping services at an affordable price. You can find out the exact cost and make a request through the website or by contacting us.

Maritime transportation of grain

Grain crops are transported on dry cargo ships and tankers using special containers that effectively protect bulk cargoes from the detrimental effects of moisture, dust, and various pests.

Grain cargoes are divided into the following types:

Transportation of grain by water transport, whether it is cereals or legumes, requires creation of necessary conditions, based on the characteristics of the transported cargo.

Documents regulating the transportation of grain cargo by sea:

SOLAS-74 refers to the "Rules for the Registration of Shipping and the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea".
SOLAS - 74 (MSC).
"The International Code for the Safe Carriage of Grain in Bulk"
"CMR 1996 (Rules for the Carriage of Grain);"
RD 30.11.25.89 ("Rules for the Safe Transportation of Grain Crops on Maritime Ships")

List of documents required for loading and further transportation of grain cargo:

Quality certificates;
Phytosanitary certificates;
(2.4-29 CPRS) Certificate of suitability of the vessel for the transportation of bulk grain;
Information on the stability of the vessel and loading with grain (Central Scientific Research Institute of Marine Fisheries and Oceanography);
Cargo plan.

Maritime transportation of fertilizers

One of the popular types of cargo is fertilizers, which in turn belong to bulk cargo.

Advantages of transporting bulk cargo by sea

This transportation method allows the most profitable exports due to the existing advantages. First, maritime transportation is more cost-effective than rail and road transportation and flexible in terms of the movement direction, and second, it has a high load capacity.

The maritime method of delivering bulk cargo is the optimal transportation solution specifically for the specified type of cargo for the following reasons:

Bulk cargoes are usually transported in large quantities. In this case, the sea route is optimal because it allows competent organization of unloading and loading directly at the port, makes it possible to significantly reduce the cost of services due to the volume.
This is a reliable option, as the risk of theft is unlikely during sea freight transportation. Bulk cargo can be covered in containers without packaging. If desired, it is quite possible to seal the containers, having previously prepared the necessary documents for customs inspection.
Delivery of bulk cargo by sea is one of the oldest transportation methods used. Therefore, the transportation mechanisms have long been in use and the risk of mishaps is minimal.
The ability to deliver a large volume of cargo at a low cost within agreed-upon time frames. Previously, companies were afraid of instability, dependence on weather conditions, pirates, and other force majeure events. However, the use of advanced navigation systems, the capabilities of modern cargo ships, improvements in weather monitoring mechanisms, and the ability to make corresponding forecasts have significantly improved the quality of such types of transportation.
The ability of delivering several types of cargo, traditionally considered to be problematic, on one ship within one voyage. For example, to send oversized cargo with a very large weight load and bulk cargo. This allows to optimize deliveries and reduce costs by an order of magnitude.

Soil Commodities & Logistics is a leading company specializing in efficient sea logistics for fertilizers. We are proud of our experienced team and first-class transport solutions, which guarantee timely delivery and customer satisfaction. Our quality commitments ensure the trust of our clients.

Maritime transportation of ore

Choose our logistics company for the maritime transportation of ore. We guarantee high delivery quality and speed.

We provide delivery services to the countries of the Asia-Pacific region (APAC).

Ore is one of the largest shipments of cargo transported by sea-going vessels. Ore refers to the bulk type of cargo, that is, one that is transported without a container, in bulk.

Due to such feature, ore transportation is connected with certain hazards, such as displacement of cargo, its liquefaction and overflow, ignition, formation of poisonous or explosive gases, and impairment of ship strength. Therefore, the ore cannot simply be loaded into the hold and transported in this manner. Such loading makes the ship excessively stable, which contributes to too rapid rocking when caught in a storm. Due to the rolling, the cargo can shift and the ship could capsize.

For this reason, special ships — ore carriers — are used to transport bulk cargoes. Their holds have different configurations and are equipped in such a way as to not only safely transport the ore, but also ease the loading and unloading of the cargo.

In addition to using specialized transportation, transport safety depends on compliance with transportation conditions, such as the transportable moisture limit. Failing to adhere to this criterion leads to cargo liquefaction and, as a result, emergency situations where the cargo becomes spoiled.

To prevent such situations, it is necessary to carefully check the cargo before loading and monitor it during transportation. Transportation safety largely depends on the company providing logistics services.

Soil Commodities & Logistics performs maritime freight of bulk cargoes, in particular, such as ore. In combination with customs clearance, the company successfully organizes transportation, storage and freight forwarding.

Thanks to a comprehensive approach SCL guarantees quality execution of the order. Clarity and automation of all business processes allows to increase convenience, speed and quality of rendered services, and also promotes reduction of prices for services with minimization of risks of clients.

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