Navigating Bangladesh’s Lifeline Waterways with Precision & Trust
Bangladesh’s vast river network is the backbone of its trade economy, and UNIGLOBAL Logistic Services is your premier partner for harnessing these vital inland waterways. Since establishing our river transport division, we have delivered trusted, efficient, and cost-effective solutions that seamlessly connect offshore anchorage points and major sea gateways to industrial zones and river ports nationwide.
As an active member of both the Bangladesh Water Transport Cell (BWTC) Local Agents Association and the BWTC Cargo Agents Association, we operate at peak regulatory standards, ensuring flawless coordination and compliance in every river transport operation.
🚢 Core River Transport Capabilities
- Dry Bulk & Break-Bulk Haulage: High-volume movement of commodities, Food grains, construction materials, and industrial raw inputs using Own & Chartered lighter vessels.
- Ship-to-Ship (STS) Transfers: Precision lightering at deep-sea anchorages using chartered lighter vessels, barges, and tugboats.
- Industrial Project Cargo: Direct river delivery of heavy components to industrial zones, bypassing road restrictions.
- Oversized (OOG) Freight: Specialized barges and pontoons for heavy engineering pieces and oversized structures.
- Hazardous Cargo: Safe handling of chemicals, fuels, and hazardous materials with trained marine crews.
- High-Value Cargo Security: Hatch-cover sealing, tallying, well trained watchmen deployment on board and strict access controls to maintain integrity.
🔒 Rigorous Marine Security & Risk Mitigation
We safeguard bulk freight during vulnerable STS transfers and river transits with:
- Continuous cargo tallying and weight verification.
- Hatch-cover monitoring to prevent pilferage or contamination.
- Certified marine crews trained in security and environmental safety.
- Constant radio contact with our central logistics hub for rapid response.
- A group of well-trained watchmen engaged for cargo safety & security during transportation
🌍 Commitment to Sustainable Shipping
- Eco-friendly river transport: Inland waterways emit significantly less carbon per ton-kilometer compared to road freight.
- Reduced highway congestion: Promoting river channels to ease pressure on road networks.
- Marine waste management: Strict pollution control protocols across all chartered vessels and tugs.
- Green supply chain support: Helping clients achieve sustainability goals through eco-efficient logistics.
📞 Need a Freight Quote?
Please send your query to: amozumder@uniglobalbd.com, Mobile +8801713112412
Member of Bangladesh Water Transport Cell (BWTC) Local Agents Association and the BWTC Cargo Agents Association