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Balaguer Limited is a fully indigenous private limited liability company incorporated under the laws of the federal republic of Nigeria with its registered offices at no, 10 Mbaise Street, Rumuomasi, Port Harcourt. The company also maintains its corporate headquarters at Leo Block,Ground Floor, Eleganza Plaza, Apapa Lagos. We are also Licensed by the Nigeria Maritime Authority (NMA), Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) and Nigeria Customs Service as a Shipping Company/Agent. Mission Our mission is to:” provide a- total and innovative solution to meet the maritime component of international trade in order to ease the burden on importers of goods within the dynamics and legal framework of the ports administration in Nigeria. Vision “To be the pacesetter and one-stop shop for all shipping and freight forwarding business, offering total logistics support to the oil and gas sector in a world class and customer friendly environment “ Profile Balaguer Limited is the result of the merger of three high growth companies in the various fields of shipping, clearing, forwarding, maritime law practice and international trade consultancy. The collective experience of the partners span well over thirty-six years. The company brings its professional skill and ancillary knowledge of shipping\commercial and maritime law matters to bear on the excellent handling of its client’s consignment. The company is agent to AA shipping INC in the business of door-to door delivery of cargoes of all types and description from the United States to Nigeria. AA shipping is a US based major freight forwarding Service Company. They make use of vessels that go direct from United States of America to Nigeria within 21 days and the rates are very affordable. Membership of Business Association We are member of the following organization for regular exchange of information, networking and market intelligence gathering.
Services The service portfolio of our organization is tailored to meet your requirements. We offer world class services at a reasonable cost. The services include the following: Customs brokerage This is a vital aspect of our service portfolio. Our operations cut across the airports and the seaports. Highly seasoned professionals are stationed at each port to oversee the loading the processing of the customs entries and actual collection of the cargo and eventual delivery to the destination so required. All these processes are undertaken with great consideration to meet your delivery within the shortest possible time and at a reasonable cost. This is the edge we have over and above our competitors and this has greatly endeared us to numerous clients both within and outside the country. Off–Shore logistics support We are duly registered and licensed to carry on total offshore logistics support to oil and gas services sector. Balaguer Limited provides complete range of services including:
We also offer the services of the following specialized vessels on a contract basis.
Cargo consolidation \break bulk We help you in the collection of your cargo from your various manufactures all over the world. The same thing is also done in the case of cargoes leaving Nigeria. These cargoes are collected from various points and are later forwarded to any country in the world as you may require based on your routing order. The advantage of this is that it enables us to negotiate lower freight with the shipping companies and the airlines n your behalf and thereby increase your profit margin. Bulk cargo handling We undertake the handling of the bulk cargo. We liaise with various organs responsible for the releasing\clearance of the cargo and arrange quick, neat and safe delivery to destination. Project cargo handling We also undertake specific project cargo handling. We arrange and negotiate cargo packing, freight and customs clearance at port of loading and port of discharge globally with the professional assistance of our foreign affiliates and associates. This is a service designed specifically designed to help our clients to reduce cost and maximize their profits. We are involved in the collection of materials \cargoes from the suppliers\manufacturers overseas or whatever they may be, arrange for the necessary cargo inspection by the Nigerian government appointed cargo inspectors [until C.R.I is issued], organize the freighting to Nigeria, ensure that the materials \cargoes are delivered to the specific sites\warehouses]. During the process of freighting adequate monitoring and tracking of the cargo is done and appropriate status report is given to ensure that schedules at various stages of the project are met up to final stages of the project are met up to final completion. Freight Forwarding We also assist in the packing of your cargo and the export by sea, air or land to anywhere in the world either on a door-to-door or door-to post basis. Our associates in the country of origin will assist in the area of packing to relieve you of the burden of customs procedures. We or our associate are always on hand to clear your cargoes and deliver to you wherever you want it. We may also just the goods from the country of origin to the port overseas from where you may then organize the customs clearance yourself. Goods-in- Transit insurance cover [GIT] It is one of the cardinal policies of the company that all goods entrusted in her custody are handled with utmost care and security, bearing in mind the possible risk involved in such handling. The company therefore has a minimum insurance policy of up to tune of 30,000.00 that cover goods in our care from the point of loading to the point of final delivery. However, where the risk involved is higher than our current minimum GIT, there is always an arrangement to place an appropriate cover as the need arises. General Contracts In addition to the above, our organization also undertakes general contracts, which may include supply of office stationery, office equipments like typewriters, computers, and photocopying machines. We also supply other electrical and engineering equipments and other items of general nature can also be supplied. Frequently Asked Questions What is Express Bill of Lading (B/L) / Seaway Bill? It operates on similar principle as an airway bill i.e. goods are considered delivered as soon as they are tendered to the line. This is a very useful document when cargo has to be delivered immediately upon arrival at destination. This document can only be used when no bank negotiation is involved. Can frozen and chilled cargoes be carried in containers? Yes, but cargoes must be in refrigerated or reefer containers Can Terminal Handling Charge (THC) incurred at destination be paid at Port of Loading? THC forms part of local charges and to be paid at the respective port where the charges are incurred. Do you service inland destinations? To better meet your needs, we can arrange for inland haulage to service major inland destinations covered by our network on request. Contact Balaguer Limited for more information. Do you accept shipment of dangerous cargo? Yes, we do. Acceptance of such cargo will be in accordance with IMO (International Maritime Organisation) guidance. Contact us. for more information. Questions Regarding to Documentation Can B/L be issued to a third party at another location besides Port of Loading? Yes, as long as Balaguer Limited has office located at the intended place of issuance. Shipper must provide written notice in advance to Balaguer Limited on such intention. Can I include clauses on the original B/L? Though Balaguer Limited discourages such request, we would cater to special circumstances like requirement by Letter of Credit (LC). Questions regarding to Export Can I ask for combined or split B/L after the cargo has arrived at destination? Yes, and if the manifest has been submitted to the customs at destination, there will probably be penalty charges imposed by the customs which to be borne by the shipper or consignee Can I arrange for email-release cargo to the consignee? You have to surrender original B/Ls and provide a letter of intent at the B/L issuance port or Port of Loading. Questions Regarding to Imports Can cargo be released against a company's guarantee or personal cheques in lieu of Banker's guarantee? Banker's guarantee is preferred in such case. Can I re-use containers from import shipments for exports? Yes. Contact Balaguer Limited for more information. When can I pick up the cargo? You could pick up your cargo from the port or terminal after you have obtained the delivery order and release order from Balaguer Limited. Question regarding to Transhipment Can I request to hold my laden containers at transshipment port? The request will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and is subject to the regulations of the transshipment port. Usually, if the request is accepted, both shipper and consignee have to furnish Letters of Indemnity as well as be accountable for extra costs (if any). Contact us Head Office: Address: Leo Block, Ground Floor,Eleganza Plaza, Our Branches Port Harcourt Office: Address: 10, Mbaise Street U.S.A Office: Address:AA Shipping Inc |
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