HULL BLYTH WEST AFRICA’S FOREMOST SHIP AGENT INDEPENDENT SHIP AGENT IN AFRICA SINCE 1847
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CôTE D’IVOIRE
GHANA
NIGERIA
HULL BLYTH OFFICES IN AFRICA Hull Blyth is the longest established agency in West Africa and operates its own offices in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Angola and Côte d’Ivoire. Hull Blyth offers a full hub agency service in the remainder of West and East Africa using a range of trusted sub agents.
ANGOLA
Hull Blyth offers the following services: Tanker Agency Crude Oil Refined Products Chemical LNG Dry Cargo Agency Project Cargo Specialists Tramp Breakbulk Reefer Drybulk, especially cement and agro-products Ro-ro Crane Operators Oil and Gas Agency Survey and Research vessels PSV/AHTS experts Drilling Rigs and Drill ship agency and TI Manpower Supply
SOUTH AFRICA
Specialist Agency Cable Lay Research Vessels Military Cruise Fleet Related Services Project Cargo Clearing & Forwarding and management Cross border delivery Low loaders Warehousing Deconsolidation Bonded Depots Collateral Management Liner Agency Multi-principal agency house
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West Africa’s foremost ship AGENT HULL BLYTH & CO. LTD IS THE FOREMOST PROVIDER OF AGENCY SERVICES TO NON-LINER AND LINER SHIPPING THROUGHOUT WEST AFRICA. WITH COVERAGE OF ALL MAJOR PORTS THROUGH OUR ESTABLISHED NETWORK OF OFFICES IN NIGERIA, GHANA, SOUTH AFRICA AND ANGOLA, HULL BLYTH IS STRATEGICALLY POSITIONED TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE AND QUALITY SERVICE TO THE SHIPPING PRINCIPAL SEEKING TO MAXIMISE ITS PROFITS IN A REGION OFFERING RAPID GROWTH AND STRONG FUTURE PROSPECTS. THE FOLLOWING ARE HULL BLYTH’S KEY CAPACITIES: • Established in Africa 150 years ago as the in-house agent to the Ocean Group’s shipping lines. Subsequently developed into the leading independent agent in the region • Privately owned and operated by British interests • Coverage of whole region through own offices and network of established sub agents • Profound knowledge of all ports and terminals in the region and able to make recommendations to principals on best port for discharge • Competent, professional and courteous teams in each location, dedicated to meeting principals’ requirements. • Close to infrastructure development projects in West Africa
• Ship Agency is our core activity, Liner and Non-Liner • Independent – no conflicts of interest • Strong and experienced expatriate management in each location, backed up by strong local staff • Excellent local knowledge and understanding, coupled with extensive international experience • Delivery of 1st world standards of service in challenging environments in the developing world • Trusted operator with excellent relationships with local and national authorities • UK based finance centre – impeccable financial references • In-house Logistics company, ideal partner for final delivery of project cargo
Although a strong, modern and adaptable agent with high standards and a truly international outlook, Hull Blyth has not forgotten that its strength comes primarily from a thorough knowledge of its local markets and the factors affecting them. For this reason we remain alert to all developments in our region and ensure that our principals are always well served.
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togo
N
N
kumasi
lagos cotonou
(Destined for inland port status)
(apapa & tin can ports)
tema accra port
harcourt douala
Onne
Cote D’Ivoire
takoradi
Nigeria
Ghana
Nigeria Hull Blyth Nigeria Ltd Apapa Lagos Tel: + 234 1 764 4049 Cell: + 234 807 600 0461 E-mail: enquiriesnigeria@hull-blyth.com
Ghana Hull Blyth Ghana Ltd Tema Tel: + 233 22 300894 Cell: + 233 244 342540 E-mail: enquiriesghana@hull-blyth.com
WEST AFRICA’S FOREMOST SHIP AGENT Group Head Office Hull Blyth & Co Ltd 10 Coldbath Square London EC1R 5HL England Tel: + 44 207 833 8697 E-mail: enquiries@hull-blyth.com
Angola Hull Blyth Angola, trading as African Steamship Angola Luanda Tel: + 244 222 448043 / 445084 Cell: +244 912 511136 Email: enquiriesangola@hull-blyth.com
South Africa Hull Blyth South Africa Durban Tel: + 27 31 360 0700 Cell: + 27 82 591 8878 E-mail: enquiriessa@hull-blyth.com
BOTSWANA
N
congo (brazza)
Johannesburg
e
ir
za
drc namibia
MATADI CABINDA N
LESOTHO
durban
SOYO
EAST LONDON
cape town
Port Elizabeth
indian ocean
LUANDA
South Africa
Angola LOBITO
NAMIBE
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