Built on Command and Operational Excellence

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Mastering the Critical Trade Triangle

We provide specific operational expertise on the world’s most demanding shipping routes. Whether you are navigating the ice of the Baltic Sea or the distance of the Pacific, we ensure a standard of excellence at both ends of the voyage.

The Nordic ↔ USA Transatlantic Link

The Challenge: Moving heavy industrial machinery and steel between the US East/Gulf Coast and Swedish/Finnish ports often involves harsh North Atlantic weather and strict lashing requirements.

Our Solution: We provide Class-Approved Lashing Calculations specifically engineered for heavy weather. Our Port Captains supervise loading in the USA to ensure the stow allows for rapid, safe discharge in the Nordics, regardless of winter conditions.

China ↔ Northern Europe (Nordics/Baltics)

The Challenge: Long-haul transit of project cargo and high-volume freight requires absolute assurance of cargo condition before it leaves Asia.

Our Solution: We deploy surveyors for Pre-loading Surveys in Chinese ports to verify quality and quantity. We use 3D Stowage Planning to maximize vessel space for the long journey, and then meet the vessel in Finland or Sweden to manage a streamlined discharge.

Intra-European & Baltic Feeder Routes

The Challenge: Fast turnaround times and short-sea schedules between the UK, Baltics, and Scandinavia.

Our Solution: Rapid deployment of Supercargoes to oversee stevedores, ensuring no time is lost to "thinking how to do it." We protect your schedule.

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CARGO RELATED QUESTIONS

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  • While we service trade lanes globally, our roots in Northern Europe ensure deep expertise in regional challenges:

    Headquarters: Finland and the UK.

    Specialization: Highly experienced in the unique logistics demands of the Nordic, Baltic, and Swedish regions.

    Global Coverage: Deploying experts on trade routes connecting the US, China, and beyond.

  • As a company with hubs in Finland and the UK and a focus on Nordic logistics, we are perfectly positioned to manage transatlantic cargo. We ensure safe, cost-effective port stays at both the Nordic port of origin/destination and the US/American ports, deploying our Port Captain expertise to guarantee efficiency along this crucial trade route.

  • We provide complete technical and operational oversight for cargo moving between Asia and Northern Europe. This includes Pre-loading Surveys in the Chinese port to verify cargo condition and quantity before shipment, and ensuring compliance with all standards. We then meet the vessel at the destination port (e.g., Sweden or Finland) to provide expert Discharging Advice and supervision to streamline operations.

  • Yes. We specialize in complexity. We use 3D Stowage Planning to pre-plan your shipment, maximizing safety and space utilization. This expertise, combined with our Marine Warranty Survey capability, makes us the ideal partner for high-value or unusual freight on this trade lane.

  • Hanman Marine is a specialized marine logistics consultancy and operational support firm, not a general carrier or shipping company. Our focus is providing crucial sea freight services in the Nordics like expert Port Captaincy, Marine Surveys, and Stowage Planning. We partner with carriers and charterers to optimize the operational side of their logistics across Sweden, Finland, and the Baltics.

  • While we don't own the containers, we ensure the efficiency and safety of your container operations. Our Port Captains supervise the secure and correct loading and lashing of specialized or sensitive containers, and we perform On/Off-Hire Condition Surveys to protect your interests regarding the vessel and equipment used in Sweden and Finland.

  • We partner with freight forwarders and clients handling Europe to Nordics freight. Our role is to provide the specialized on-site technical support required, such as Advanced Marine Surveys (including Drone Surveys) and precise Lashing Calculations for cargo traveling between other European ports and the Nordic region.

  • This corridor is a central artery (part of the TEN-T network) linking major continental hubs (like Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg) with the entire Baltic Sea region (including Finland, Sweden, and the Baltic States).

    Risk Management: We provide Port Captaincy at both ends (e.g., supervising loading in Rotterdam and discharging in Helsinki/Riga) and ensure all lashing calculations meet the demanding standards required for transit through the often-busy Danish Straits (The Belts).

    Cargo Focus: This route handles substantial Containerized Goods, Ro-Ro (vehicles/trailers), and various bulk and liquid cargoes. Our Cargo Condition Surveys are vital to prevent disputes during these high-turnover port calls.

  • Weather and tight schedules are primary concerns. Cargo moving between UK ports (like Felixstowe, London Gateway, Southampton) and Baltic ports (like Gothenburg, Tallinn, Klaipėda) requires maximum efficiency.

    Mitigation: Our Technical Planning & 3D Stowage Design is critical here. By pre-planning the load, we ensure fast turnarounds in the UK and guarantee correct, safe stowage to withstand the North Sea and Baltic crossing. Our UK HQ provides immediate local knowledge for the Western end of the route.

  • The short-sea nature of inter-Nordic trade, particularly across the Gulf of Bothnia, demands local expertise and rapid turnaround.

    Local Focus: Our Finnish HQ and service network in Sweden provides expertise in managing ice class vessels and specific Northern port regulations (e.g., Luleå, Oulu).

    Service Integration: We are experts in optimizing high-frequency routes for clients moving industrial materials, forestry products, and consumer goods. Our Port Captains ensure maximum cargo density while maintaining safety, which is crucial for profitability on short routes.

  • The mega-ports and specialized terminals handling project cargo or high-volume transshipments require the highest level of technical support:

    UK: Felixstowe (Container volume) and Southampton (Vehicle/Ro-Ro/Container).

    Nordics: Gothenburg (Largest Swedish port, Ro-Ro/Container) and Helsinki/Kotka (Finnish main container gateways).

    Baltics: Gdańsk (major container growth) and specialist Bulk/Liquid terminals in Riga, Ventspils, or Klaipėda.