AS A FAMILY BUSINESS WE ADAPT TO CONTINUOUS MARKET CHANGES

MAINTAINING A QUALITY RESPONSE TO THE NEEDS

OF OUR CLIENTS

Burmester & Stüve

Who we are

Burmester & Stüve - Navegação S.A. is an independent shipping agency established in Portugal for more than 125 years. Over the years, we coped with the profound changes that shaped the maritime industry, without compromising our business philosophy and corporate identity, which are both key in our on-going success.

Apart from the traditional husbandry and liner agency activity, we have successfully developed forwarding and project cargo departments.

We strive to provide value added logistic solutions and be seen as reliable partner in the supply chain.

The extended experience in the Portuguese market and a flexible approach to the needs of clients shape our business strategy. Furthermore, we leverage on the know-how gained over the years and the portfolio of contacts in the international maritime transport industry.

WHAT WE DO

Our forwarding department offers logistic solutions tailor-made for our customers. Our core business is the maritime transport of goods, nonetheless there has been an increasing focus on the multimodal transport.

Apart from the short and deep sea transport, we are one of the leading experts for non-standard and special transports in the Portuguese market.

We also provide container pre and oncarriage services in Portugal, including a significant volume of transports by road and other value added services.

We also act as a local port agents in various Portuguese sea ports, supporting vessels that require the loading and discharge of goods, as well as attending passenger cruise ships and vessels at shipyards.

Our clients

Our portfolio of clients is diversified and has been built up over many years of activity, ranging from shippers to maritime operators, charterers and owners of vessels.

In local markets, we provide services to a consort of enterprises that route goods for exports or imports and demand reliable and competitive transport solutions.

In the liner business segment, we provide outsourcing solutions to shipping lines, comprising of front and back office services, in an increasingly competitive and demanding market.

Our fast growing forwarding department is member of a vast network of corresponding partners on a global level seeking a reliable correspondent in Portugal.

OUR TEAM

We have built a professional team with experience and expertise in the following business activities:

  • Vessel attendance

    Vessel attendance by experienced water clerks that provide a high quality service to vessel and crew in port

  • Control and monitoring of port operations

    Control and monitoring of port operations and handling of goods performed by port operators or terminal concessionaires

  • Port telematics

    Port telematics and electronic transmission of data

  • Handling and transport supervision

    Handling and transport supervision of voluminous or heavy weight cargo