Spring 2018

Basically, the transport has been stress-free and above all damage-free. We took several days to prepare Globi for shipment, empty and lock everything well, only the blank driver’s cabin was open.

The local agent in Port Elizabeth, BLS PORTCO SA, was very helpful, but not proactive. All information you wanted you had to ask for. The customs clearance could be done at the agent’s office in the city and the stamped Carnet de passage was then brought to us. On the day of shipment, the agent drove in front of us to make sure we find the right place in the port and pass all controls. Even transport to the airport a bit later was also included. We felt very well looked after with this agent.

Südafrika

The shipment was organized via Seabridge. The ship left on time and even arrived in Zeebrugge with only one day delay. We always hide cigarettes for the crew in the driver cabin. This time not a single pack was taken. We received our vehicle in the port in perfect condition. Seabridge has carried out the information and administration very professionally and to our full satisfaction.

The acceptance of Globi in Zeebrugge was a bit mixed. The local agent, ICO nv, did not feel really responsible and first asked for money. In the end, we got the corresponding addresses in the port from him, so that we could do everything ourselves. Support in a more advanced way was not offered. We were also not informed if and when Globi was unloaded and ready to be picked up. When we complained about the fat taxi bill, we were informed that the taxi bill would probably not play a role in the big bill for the transport. All in all, we were a bit disappointed with the locals on site, but happy that Globi arrived safely and on time.

Costs
Port fees Port Elizabeth ZAR 8 594.32 CHF 688.43
Shipping costs USD 9 739.63 CHF 9 626.65
Port fees Zeebrugge EUR 260.00 CHF 311.26
Total CHF 10 626.34

Volume of Globi:                         113,61 m³

Shipping Agent

Seabridge
Wilhelm Heinrich Weg 13
40231 Düsseldorf
GERMANY
Tel.: +49-(0)211-210 8083
Fax: +49-(0)211-210 8097
seabridge@t-online.de
www.seabridge-tours.de
Uschi Berger

 

Agent in Port Elizabeth

BLS PORTCO SA
Business BLS
Unit B
No 4 3rd Avenue
Walmer
6070 Port Elizabeth
Office +27 41 581 1466
Facsimile +27 86 571 863
Mobile +2774 237 5528
email: portelizabeth@blsportco.co.za
Adrian Muller

 

Agent in Zeebrugge

ICO nv
Agency – NYK Operations & Admin.
Kiwiweg 80
8380 Zeebrugge
Tel: +32 50 54 24 38
Fax: +32 50 54 52 81
http://www.icoterminals.com
Email: cargo.nyk.zbg@icoterminals.com
Martin Baes

 

Customs clearance in Bremerhaven

Team Forwarding
Area Office Bremerhaven, Germany
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics AS
German Branch
Phone: +49 471 94799-0
Phone Direct: +49 471 9479-932
Mobil: +49 173 6290 032
Fax: +49 471 94799-24
E-Mail: Vanessa.Olomski@2wglobal.com
Group E-Mail: forwardingDE@2wglobal.com
Internet: www.2wglobal.com
Reg. No.: Commercial Register Bremen HRB 18796
Vanessa Olomski

 

Places to stay to get ready for shipment

Campsite

The Willows Resort
PO Box 13368, Humewood, 6013
0861 177 177 / (+27) 41 396 2000
willows@madibabay.co.za
(+27) 41 396 200
http://www.thewillowspe.co.za/

 

Hotel with a big parking

Summerstrand Hotel
Marine Drive
Summerstrand
6000, Port Elisabeth
GPS Co-ordinates: 33°59’36.6″S 25°40’38.1″E
Telephone +27 41 583 313
Fax + 27 41 583 2505
reservations@hotsummer.co.za
http://summerstrandhotel.com/