TNS Shipbrokers and Agents Ltd are acting as an agency to supplement the chartering and logistics services offered by their Principals. Experience, reliability, and extensive knowledge of port and stevedoring operations in all major Bulgarian ports made our agency department the preferred choice of many ship owners and operators, in the capacity of both Local and General Agents.

In addition to normal ship-husbanding services, we have excellent relations with stevedores, Port and Government Authorities, Terminal Operators, and a host of other vendors. This enables us to offer our Principals and clients not only first-class service and the quickest possible turnaround times but also to obtain the most economical services available.

For any further information You may need for Port of Bourgas or Port of Varna, or for the most competitive proforma disbursement account, pls do not hesitate to contact us at any time at:
Email:operation@tns-shipping.com 24-hour line: +359 878 248943 – Mr. Andrey Nenov

PORT SERVICES:
Acting on behalf of Charterers or Owners to handle the loading or unloading of the following types of cargo:

  • Breakbulk / General cargo
  • Drybulk
  • Grain
  • Liquid (incl Petroleum and Chemicals)
  • Minerals
  • Project Cargo
  • Ro/Ro
  • Pre-arrival preparation
  • Customs entry and clearance of vessels and cargoes
  • Coordination and supervision of port operations.
  • Post departure: documentation and settlement of final disbursement account for services rendered.

BUNKERING SERVICES:

  • Coordination of a bunker call for delivery either alongside or at an anchorage
  • Collection and dispatch of bunker samples
  • Post departure: documentation and settlement of final disbursement account for services rendered.
  • Monitoring of operations
  • Control of expenses
  • Appointment of surveyors
  • Disbursement of funds
  • Conflict resolution

GENERAL SERVICES:

Coordination, management, and supervision of multiple port calls along a trade route.
Single-point communication and accounting procedures.
Seaway inspections

SEAWAY SERVICES:

Installation or removal of Seaway fittings.
Seaway inspection attendance.
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HUSBANDRY SERVICES:

Attending on the behalf of ship-owners to handle non-cargo matters such as but not limited to:

  • Delivery and execution of third-party arrangements (lube oil, chemicals, paints, etc.)
  • Class surveys
  • Crew changes and transportation
  • Cash remittance
  • Deserter / Stowaway
  • Freshwater
  • Long-term crew hospitalization
  • Mail and courier services
  • Medical, hospital, and dental supplies
  • Repatriation
  • Ship spares delivery
  • Repairs/Technical assistance

SPECIAL SERVICES:

Attendance or arrangements during:

  • Protecting (opa)/supervisory services;
  • Lightering;
  • Barging;
  • Heavy-lift and Oversize packages loading and discharging;
  • Groundings;
  • Casualties and oils spill;
  • Collisions;
  • Cargo and vessel surveys;
  • Damage claims;
  • Dry docking;
  • General average;
  • Hold / tank cleaning;
  • Repairs;
  • Salvage

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CARGO & MARINE LOGISTICS:

Assisting, arranging, and consulting shippers and receivers regarding:

  • Packing and re-packing, strapping;
  • Cargo handling and stowage matters
  • Chartering and booking of marine freight
  • Contract packing of goods
  • Fumigation
  • Fitting and securing for
  • grain or other bulk cargo
  • Stevedoring arrangements
  • Marine and land logistics
  • Documentation
  • Freight forwarding
  • Storage /Warehousing