Features of vessel chartering
Full vessel chartering (tramp shipping) in Saint Petersburg is beneficial for large exporters and importers moving high volumes of homogeneous cargo (coal, metals, grain, fertilizers, timber). It is economically justified for general cargo, project equipment, or when full vessel utilization is required on Baltic routes to Europe, Scandinavia, or Asia. The port of Saint Petersburg handles up to 60 million tons of cargo annually, offering deep-water berths for vessels with drafts of up to 15 meters.
Our company integrates sea chartering into a multimodal transport scheme, combining sea and land legs.
In Saint Petersburg, we provide customs clearance, port agency services, and full control of loading and unloading operations.
Vessel selection depends on client requirements, required deadweight, and route.
Stages of work
Organizing a vessel charter with BSF is a well-established process, where adherence to each stage minimizes potential logistics risks and costs.
- Consultation and cost calculation;
- Selection of a vessel suited to your cargo parameters;
- Contract signing and preparation of documentation;
- Sea transportation;
- Discharge in the destination country and delivery to the final consignee.