Indonesia has a total of 1.414 ports, of which 135 are open for foreign trade. These ports comprise both government-managed ports and private or industrial ports. As Indonesia is an archipelago, all of these ports are located on islands, most of which are in remote areas where communications and port infrastructures are yet to be developed, thus posing problems to ship owners, ship operators & ship-managers, charterers, P & I clubs and cargo-owners in planning ship assignments, monitoring ship and cargo-handling in day to day operations and assisting ship’s master in complex/ emergency.

In these circumstances, you are advised to use a local representative to supervise and protect your interests professionally.

Belvamas Maritim offers the broadest possible array of port, cargo, general protective agent and P & I club correspondent services in Indonesia with cost efficiency to protect the interests of the ship owners, ship operators & ship managers, charterers', P & I clubs and cargo owners whilst their ships are in Indonesian waters and ports with round-the-clock supervision:

• Prompt replies to inquiries and daily operations, real-time updates for 24 hours
• Port disbursement accountability within 14 days
• Over 40 years of experience in international shipping agency, port terminal and cargo handling operations and as a marketing representative office in Indonesia
• A wealth of countrywide contacts within the Indonesian government and shipping industry, as well as in the export and import trades
• Our close relationship with the port and government authorities gives us an edge over our competitors in securing berthing and transit facilities for import and export vessels. Port warehouses can also be arranged to store import, export, and transhipment cargoes.
• Serving all Indonesian islands and ports for ship, cargo and bunkering arrangements
• Crew handling services for arrangement of transportation, lodging, government clearing, medical attention and interpreter services
• Extremely active and influential in maritime, government and political affairs to lobby for and promote the best facilities and considerations for our valued principals

General Agent

As one of the leading general agencies in Indonesia, Belvamas Maritim can place its highly efficient port operations and outstanding sales ability under the principal command at any given moment.

Belvamas Maritim, with its experienced staff, is well-versed in local customs and port regulations, boasting extensive experience and an enviable reputation for efficiently handling all types of vessels. Its knowledgeable and professional marketing team provides comprehensive support to meet the particular needs of its principals.

Our company is actively involved in all areas of the dry cargo market, from spot market fixtures to long-term charters and contracts of affreightment. The diverse team, comprising individuals from various backgrounds, serves a wide range of clients whose market requirements and trading patterns span from small, niche to large-scale operations. A thorough understanding of the dry bulk trades enables the Company to deliver prompt and effective results that meet the specific needs and requirements of our clients.

We also have support from our internal business units that allow us to provide better information and complete service:

• We provide our services with a professional staff specialising in industrial and agricultural products, as well as bulk cargo transportation.
• We have experienced staff with knowledge of local customs and port regulations, extensive experience, and an enviable reputation for efficiently handling all Tramp Vessels.
• We have a knowledgeable and professional marketing team that provides comprehensive support to meet the particular needs of its principals.

Owner's Protecting Agent

Belvamas Maritim can represent ship owners and their interests in the ship calls in Indonesia. We will monitor and ensure the performance of cargo operations to maintain the shipowner's interests.

We attend to the personal interests of major Ship Owners, vessel operators, Traders of commodities in general, Oil Refineries, Chemical Plants, etc., specializing in such activities as ship and protective agency work, stevedoring supervision, project cargo and bulk logistics in general, we become a "one-stop-shop operation" for our Customers.

Our company staff is familiar with local customs and port regulations. It executes its responsibilities professionally to ensure that ship owners, principals, and charterers are protected and served positively within the Indonesian shipping industry.

Utmost care is taken to reduce vessel turnaround to meet the minimum requirements of the principal/ shipowner/ charterers. Liner and tramp owners must arrange the necessary services for berthing and unberthing the ship without unnecessary delays.

Our staff regularly contacts the vessel to adjust berthing programmes should the vessel be delayed. This commitment applies to all service providers and commercial associates with whom our company may interact in the course of performing our duties.

All forms of modern communication are available, including email, fax, phone, and mobile. Our office is also equipped with modern online communication systems, enabling us to communicate directly with principals and thereby benefiting them through increased speed and quality of service.

We appreciate the commercially confidential aspects of the business. It has many years of experience dealing with its clients' businesses, and confidentiality in business dealings can always be assured.

Various services can be performed depending on specific needs:

• A regular visit to the terminal and vessel to ensure instructions and or clauses in the charter party are adhered to
• Appointment of independent surveyors
• Settle/deal with the charterer’s agent
• Report on activities
• Arranging cash advances to master, imposing liens on cargo or collecting general average bonds