2. About usAbout us
Independent :
P2F Shipping is an independent shipping agency.
We are based in Antwerp, Belgium.
Founded in 2005, we’ ve been growing steadily ever
since.
Involved :
P2F Partners are directly involved in the day-to-day
management of the company.
Principals represented by P2F therefore have a personal
guarantee of first class service.
Individual :
Our port agency services are tailored to each individual
customer’s requirements. With years of experience
behind them, each of our staff members has the
expertise and competence you are looking for.
Informed :
Our local market knowledge is key to our quality of
service, wherever and whenever you require our support.
3. Our clientsOur clients
P2F Shipping’s agency services support ship owners,
operators and managers, as well as charterers and third
parties – in all Belgian ports.
We deliver efficient, cost-effective services to both
regular liners and tramping companies using a wide
variety of vessels :
General cargo ships
Reefers
Bulk carriers
Roll-on/roll-off vessels
Container ships
Crude, LPG and product tankers
Coasters
Cruise ships
4. Our servicesOur services
Because we’re independent and because we focus all
our energies on providing dedicated shipping services,
we look after the best interests of our Principals.
The way, you have the reassurance of knowing your’re
getting the best service money can buy.
Depending on your needs, we can provide an extensive
list of services. These include, but are not limited to :
Liner agency
Husbandry agency
Protective agency
Dry docking agency
Crew changes and repatriation
Spare parts handling
Bunker arrangements
Maritime security (in line with the ISPS Code)
Assistance with surveys of any kind
5. Our teamOur team
Our in-house team of dedicated Boarding Clerks are on
hand to assist you around the clock, seven days a week.
Central to our core business, they make daily visits, clearing
vessels in and out all Belgian ports and providing essential
services.
They will keep your costs low…
By providing estimated port-of-call expenses within 15 minutes, breakdowns
transmitted as required.
By helping Principals obtain better terms for supplies, stevedores and so on.
By keeping abreast of developments in all Belgian ports to ensure you secure
the best stevedore rates and service levels.
They will provide key information…
By sending you detailed berthing and cargo operation information and
prospects - to your Master or to the Principal, as required.
By sending up-to-the-minute arrival/sailing details.
By reporting daily on cargo operations and sailing prospects.
6. Our expertiseOur expertise
Pre-arrival
We will analyse stowage plans and loading plans, estimating the number of gangs
required and drawing up discharging and loading plans.
We will take care of dangerous goods declarations, waste disposal, ISPS notices and
advance cargo declarations.
Co-ordination
We will arrange pilots, tugs, berths and cargo handling.
We will keep in constant touch with stevedores and the port authorities.
We will look after bunker operations, spare part delivery, provisions, repairs, surveys
and more.
Crew services
We provide assistance to Master, crew and superintendents, including arranging cash
for the master.
We will organise crew changes, issue invitation letters, clearances to board and visa
formalities.
Departure
On sailing, we will issue and forward all necessary documents : N.O.R., S.O.F., B.L.,
manifests and so on.
We will follow up on outturn and loading reports, and other documents.
We will compile the disbursements account in the minimum amount of time, properly
supported with original vouchers.
Our aim is always to achieve a smooth, speedy turnaroundOur aim is always to achieve a smooth, speedy turnaround
at the minimum costat the minimum cost
7. ContactsContacts
For an initial enquiry, to discuss our services, or to send a fax or email :
P2F Shipping N.V. Telephone 32 (03) 224 17 10
Van Meterenkaai 1 Telefax 32 (03) 224 17 15
B-2000 Antwerpen Email info@p2f.be
Belgium
If you know the person you need to speak to, please contact them direct:
Philip De Sutter Telephone 32 (03) 224 17 11
Managing Director Mobile 32 (0) 475 78 19 56
Dirk Daems Telephone 32 (03) 202 02 28
Managing Director Mobile 32 (0) 475 65 00 38
Glenn De Vylder Telephone 32 (03) 202 02 21
Boarding Clerk Mobile 32 (0) 475 77 30 30
Annick De Vylder Telephone 32 (03) 202 02 08
Assistant Boarding Clerk Mobile 32 (0) 471 48 59 01
Louis Behiels Telephone 32 (03) 202 0381
Assistant Boarding Clerk
Please also visit our Website:
www.p2f.bewww.p2f.be