Vessels Operation

Liner Operation

The container liner trade is faster than ever and demands prompt action as alterations to plans and last minute changes are often privy to this business. As Galal Ismail Shipping we understand that Time is Money. We attend to our Principals from global leaders of the liner industry to local and niche operators of the region and completely understand the dynamics of the trade.

GIS provide effective and practical operational services to suppliers, cargo owners and forwarders, covering all cargo types including containers, Ro-Ro, conventional, break-bulk, project cargoes, heavy-lift and livestock. Our clients trust us implicitly to look after their business, wherever and whenever they ship.

Our team is well versed to ensure smooth operations from GP containers to Tanks and from Reefers to Flat Racks to carry OOG cargoes. Our highly experienced sales and marketing team has excellent contacts and cargo connections in the Sudan market and brings about detailed market information and a diverse range of enquiries based on Principal requirement.

General Cargo Operation

The oldest form of trade may have the most complicated form of operations. It is imperative to have a deep understanding of handling general cargoes in order to execute such varied operations.

Tanker Vessel Operations

Tanker agency is a demanding business that requires planning & preparation. It also requires the ability to be flexible as and when required.

We are one of the main agencies dealing with the tanker vessel operation in this region by attending the vessel arriving at Al-Khair Petroleum Terminal.

Understanding of business and underlying issues that impact the performance and bottom line has been the key to sustain the faith of our Principals over the years. With large experience of handling Oil and Gas Tankers, we at GIS emphasize on effective operations and accurate documentation. Whether it is Crude or Product, Aframax or VLCC, LNG or LPG, our dedicated team is well versed with all aspects of the trade to ensure seamless operations.

Knowledge of local regulations and close contacts with Terminal authorities are exercised for a smooth vessel call and cargo operations. We offer value addition to our Principals by way of market information and local awareness.

Project Cargo Operation

Be it steel pipes or rig legs, cranes or excavators, cables or heavy machinery, we have the expertise to deliver. From documentation to customs, by road, by sea or air you can rest assured that your Projects are handled with utmost care. Whatever the cargo and wherever the destination GIS provides a dependable, cost-effective service. We understand that importance of every piece of equipment in your Project. A chain is as weak as its weakest link and therefore we want to ensure that every equipment of your Project is handled with care. We offer a range of options, based on our years of international knowledge and experience, to fit your budget and timings – and, most importantly, to uphold your reputation.

At GIS, we understand that moving exceptional cargoes requires meticulous planning and attention to detail at every stage.

Whether it is heavy engineering equipment or rig operations gear, tanks or boilers, precision cases or boats, we ensure your cargo is handled with efficiency and effectiveness. The task of loads that cannot be unitized requires exceptional management of equipment and control at a minuscule level. This also requires detailed Project planning, route selection, site survey, packaging, transport, cranes, communication, stowage and delivery.

We work with carefully-chosen, like-minded partners across the world who believe in delivering nothing less than quality to ensure the transportation is properly planned and executed from start to finish, and that your consignment arrives safe and sound.

From the chartering of special barges to arranging for special lifting equipment, from route planning to briefing surveyors, from overseeing loading to customs clearance, we’re with you every inch of the way – in short a one-stop shop for all your logistical requirements for project cargo.

Break Bulk / Bulk Cargo Operations

It is imperative to ensure all functions, duties, and obligations in connection with providing the services in accordance with standards of first class charterers’ agents upon instructions from the charterers. At the same time while the agency function is thoroughly supervised, it is also important owner’s interests are safeguarded.

GIS provides a full and comprehensive attendance to all matters pertaining to the vessels, prior to arrival, during port stay, upon departure and after departure, to help principals not only with their current operations but also with future planning and sharing knowledge such as local market & operational intelligence comprising of port line-ups, new port developments and availability of storage facilities at the port with respect to traded commodities.

We carry out the entire vessel operations as a package including transportation, stevedoring, customs documentation etc. Our expert team ensures the correctness of cargo documents/SOF/time sheets, and keep the Principals duly informed for further course of action.

RO/RO Vessel Operations

RORO is short for Roll-On, Roll-Off. The RO/RO idea was an innovative one that evolved from ferries and now is revolutionizing the transport industry worldwide Over dimensional self-propelled/ motorized (on wheels: trucks, construction equipment, cars, etc.) cargo is rolled on to this special vessel and then simply rolled-off at destination port. If it’s not on wheels, it can be put on wheels with the use of specialized equipment. This very simple way of handling your oversized cargo is the safest and cheapest way. GIS knows the best way to transport your valued cargo, utilizing the right equipment. We now offer a total logistics solutions, door to door if needed.

The RO RO industry is a niche trade and demands swift accomplishments. This requires pre planning and an extremely efficient communication between all stakeholders. At GIS, we understand such need and ensure seamless operations. We attend to our Principals from global leaders of the industry to local operators of the region and completely understand the dynamics of the trade.

Our team is well versed to ensure smooth operations from Cars to large vehicles and cargoes on large mafi’s from Boats to wagons. We ensure all disbursement accounts and port cost calculations are checked by our team who is specialized in maritime accounting and finance in order to maintain an accurate disbursement and fund management.

We believe in focused approach with an experienced team for a sustainable organizational growth.

Out-Of-Gauge
Or Heavy Lifts Operation

Many clients in this or that way may need to transport an out-of-gauge or heavy lifts cargo. That requires in turn timely organization of business processes, enlargement of technical base and capabilities of the company.

This category comprises a long vehicle, loaded or not, whose dimensions exceed at least one of the following parameters: length 20 m, width 2,5 m, height 4 m, weight 38 t. So, “out-of-gauge” category implies the following cargoes: building equipment, excavators, tractors, harvesters, other farm equipment; yachts and boats; other special equipments.

Out-of-gauge shipping’s specific features are connected directly with nonstandard cargo dimensions under transport.

Galal Ismail Shipping is to provide maximum safety of your cargo under transport. Our drivers are always in contact, reporting on the status quo on-line.