Vessels don't wait. We organize cargo delivery around port call windows, vessel arrival schedules and short port stays — from supplier or warehouse to quayside on time.
The Challenge
A vessel arriving at a port does not wait for cargo. Port stays are planned well in advance, are often only a few hours long, and the ship must depart on schedule — regardless of whether a spare part or supply has arrived. When cargo needs to be on board before departure, the logistics chain must work with precision.
Standard freight forwarding is not always suited to this. Port call logistics requires real-time coordination with vessel schedules, direct contact with ships' agents and the flexibility to move cargo fast — often with less than 24 hours' notice.
GAND Enterprise OÜ specializes in time-critical delivery to ports. We plan every shipment around the vessel schedule — not the other way around.
A port call is when a vessel arrives at a port for a scheduled stop — to load or discharge cargo, refuel, carry out repairs or maintenance, or take on crew and supplies.
Port calls on commercial vessels are typically short. Container ships, tankers and bulk carriers may spend only 4–24 hours at a berth before departing for the next destination. This means all cargo, parts and supplies must be ready and at the quayside when the vessel arrives.
Scenarios We Handle
Each situation has a different logistics challenge. We have experience with all of them.
The vessel will be at the port terminal for 4 to 12 hours. Cargo must be collected from the supplier or warehouse and delivered to the quayside before departure. We organize pickup and delivery to match the vessel's ETA precisely.
A vessel has experienced an unexpected technical failure. The vessel cannot depart until the required spare part arrives and the repair is completed. We mobilize collection and delivery on the same day.
Cargo is in transit but the vessel has arrived earlier than expected. The standard delivery timeline no longer works. We identify faster transport options and coordinate direct port delivery.
Spare parts are coming from different suppliers in different locations. They need to arrive at the port at the same time and be delivered together. We consolidate and coordinate so everything arrives in a single delivery.
Parts are held at a customs warehouse awaiting clearance. Once released, they need to be forwarded to the port immediately. We coordinate customs release and onward delivery without gaps in the chain.
The vessel cannot berth and is anchored offshore. Parts must be delivered to the quayside for tender transfer to the vessel. We coordinate with the ship's agent for proper handover.
Our Process
Send us the cargo description, pickup location, destination port, vessel name and ETA. Call or WhatsApp for immediate response on urgent shipments.
We immediately evaluate the best transport option — road freight, express carrier, or a combination — to meet the vessel's arrival window.
We arrange collection from the supplier, warehouse or freight terminal, coordinating with the contact person on-site to minimize loading time.
If customs transit documents, export papers or port entry documentation are needed, we handle the paperwork during transport — not after arrival.
Cargo is delivered to the quayside, ship's agent, terminal or directly on board — whichever is agreed with the vessel master or technical manager.
Once delivered, we confirm with the ship's agent or your team and provide proof of delivery documentation.
Getting Started
For urgent port deliveries, the more complete your initial information, the faster we can act. If you don't have all the details yet, contact us anyway — we can work with partial information while the rest is confirmed.
For shipments with less than 24 hours until vessel arrival, call or WhatsApp us directly at +372 5103181.
Who Uses This Service
Urgent port delivery is needed across many roles in the maritime supply chain. Below are the professionals who contact us most often — and what they typically need.
Full logistics chain for marine spare parts — from supplier pickup to quayside delivery, timed to vessel schedules.
Store, consolidate and dispatch cargo through a customs warehouse in Estonia — ideal when vessel schedules are not yet confirmed.
Overview of all services — marine spare parts, transit cargo, export logistics, customs warehouse and local delivery.
Contact us with the cargo details, pickup point, destination port and vessel ETA. We will confirm the fastest available option within hours — or immediately for same-day requests.