Trimpex Union

Marine transport, Ship Management, Brokerage and Agency

The first private shipping agency in Bulgaria.

Established in 1990 by Capt. Stoyan Shtarbakov in Varna.

Trimpex Union marks the beginning of the private shipping business in our country and it is the first shipping agency, established in 1990 in Varna – the Sea Capital of Bulgaria. The company is a founder of our logistics holding Trimpex Union Group JSC which focuses on all aspects of the transportation sector. As a pioneer in the private shipping industry in Bulgaria, our company offers a rich portfolio of logistics services and a holistic business approach, including services such as port and customs agency, ship management, chartering and brokerage. We are members of the Bulgarian Association for Ship Brokers and Agents (BASBA).

Services in marine transport

Agency

  • Port agency
  • Customs Clearance
  • Full port service
  • Dry dock agency services

Ship management

  • Commercial management
  • Technical management
  • Crew management
  • Marine insurance

Chartering and Brokerage

  • Competitive pricing, based on accurate information on the market situation.
  • Long-term partnerships with brokers, charterers and operators worldwide.
  • Expert advice and full support in negotiating contracts for marine transportation.
  • Market analysis and detailed consultation in the field of sea transport.

Trimpex Agency

Our agency department offers a full ship service for ships, operating at all main sea and river ports in Bulgaria: Varna (Terminal East and West, Lesport, PCHMV, Bourgas (Terminal East and West), Balchik, Nessebar and Ruse. Our team of experienced port agents is ready to assist all ship owners, operators, managers, charterers and captains who use the services of the Bulgarian ports. Over the years we have built a firm relationship with all marine institutions, related to our activities in order to avoid unnecessary delays and additional costs for our clients.

Customs and Port Agency

  • 24/7 vessel tracking and pre-arrival preparation
  • Berthing arrangements
  • Towage, pilotage and un/mooring arrangements
  • Loading/discharging, stevedoring, tallying
  • Assistance in negotiation and arranging all financial matters.
  • 24/7 feedback and preparation of daily reports
  • Customs representation
  • Protective agency services

Agency of ships for repair and at dry dock

Since 1990 Trimpex Union Ltd. has coordinated over 60 ship repairs in Bulgaria and neighbour countries. Our company acts as a dry dock agent and arranges the whole ship repair process by coordinating the communication between ship owners, ship repair yards and all other institutions who are part of the process. We organise the supply of spare parts and materials, and prepare the documentation related to the ship repair procedure. We maintain good relations with classification organisations and work together with them in order to ensure that we align with all requirements.

Additional services

  • Ship chandelling
  • Bunkers and lubricants supply
  • Waste, bilge and sludge disposal
  • Provisions and stores supply
  • Crew changes and repatriation
  • Medical assistance
  • Organisation of the accommodation and transportation of crew members, superintendents and technicians.
  • Spare parts supply, warehousing and customs clearance
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