About Us

SOMARAIN ORIENTAL CO. LTD (Sudan) was established in 1994, as a major private sector company, has become one of the most professional organizations in the field of shipping services, run by highly qualified staff in Khartoum, Port Sudan, and Dubai offices. The main activities engaged in are: ship agency, sea freight, air freight, stevedoring, tally, cargo surveys, customs clearance, inland transport, tanker broking and chartering of different ranges of cargo vessels. Somarain has become one of the biggest shipping agents in Sudan, representing NYK car carrier (Japan), BAHRI (RORO), and NYKCOS, as well as representing world wide freight forwarding companies such as FRACHT_Group, LOGWIN, Blue Water,& Spedag Interfreight Kenya Ltd.
We are also the sole agent for ( PANNAR Seed ) in Sudan

Our Goals

To build long business relationships with our customers.
Maximize value of our services to our customers.
Maximize sales.
Introduce new services.
Provide best value.

Our Vision

To be the most preferred shipping & logistics provider, across Middle east, Africa & the World, providing the best in terms of shipping solutions, value & customer service.

Our Mission

Somarain Oriental is committed to providing the highest levels of services and innovative solutions to meet customers' changing transport needs with complete transparency in the most cost-effective manner, thereby building lasting commitment and long-term relationship with its customers, principals and partners.

The Main activities:

- Shipping agency
- Sea and air freight
- Stevedoring
- Tally
- Cargo Surveys
- Customs clearance
- Inland Transport Services
- Tanker Broking
- Chartering of different range of cargo vessels
- Warehousing.

We Provide:

- Same day accurate quotes for port disbursements.
- Final disbursement accounts within 2 days of receipt of final port invoicing.
- Safe and reliable banking through Dubai.
- Monthly accounting for regular callers or liner operations.
- Strong IT services through a sister company which is a leading internet service provider in Sudan.

Air freight:

- Centralized and integrated capacity management through the in — house carrier ASB- air. - Worldwide network linked through an extensive global hub and subhub system. - Integrated door — to door services. - Tight ground network to and from the hub centers with close cooperation with selected first class carriers. - Aircraft chartering and emergency services. - Tracking and Tracing system.

Sea freight:

- Sea freight services worldwide Centralized and integrated capacity management through the in — house carrier ASB — sea. - Best-in-class partner agreements. - Door-to-door intermodal concepts. - Full container loads (FCL) and consolidated service (Less than container loads (LCL)) with a global network of dedicated freight hubs.

Logistics:

- Integrated tailor-made logistics solutions in conjunction with airfreight and sea freight service.
- Focusing on key accounts in selected key industries.
- Inventory management, order processing pick up and value added services.
- Warehouse management services with state of the art IT applications.
- Efficient quality control tracing systems.

Customs clearance:

Our customs clearance agents are experts in local specifications, conditions and regulations. This on-the-ground knowledge allows them to handle complete administration tasks swiftly and without complications. Our comprehensive menu of services incorporates preparation of all necessary declarations and reporting to authorities...

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Our Team and Performance:

Somarain's team members are highly qualified individuals, stationed in Khartoum, Port Sudan and UAE. The operations team in Port Sudan always strives to maximize port performance and quality services to our clients. Planning and early follow up prior to arrival is key, particularly for FIOS and direct delivery cargoes, to ensure that the consignees complete customs clearance and have trucking guaranteed...

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Marketing and Strategy:

Somarian's marketing team is based in Khartoum in order to maintain contact with the actual importers and exporters, most of whom have a head office or main representative agency in Khartoum. Somarain provides both marketing leads and cargo booking. We actively monitor public tenders and new major projects in the private sector, from government, NGOs and other agencies...

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Somarain advantage:

Somarain is not just another shipping agent or ship broker, but goes beyond that to offer :
1. Full representation and protection of principal’s interest without conflict with agencies for other lines or carriers.
2. Round the clock contacts via mobile phone, and Inmarsat satellite, backed up by 24 hour power supply (Generator +UPS system).
3. Prompt berthing of vessels and swift discharge/loading to allow departure on scheduled time.
4. Full container logistics backed by in-house software; in 5 years we have not lost one container.
5. No hidden costs or charges.Separation of freight collect and port disbursement accounts; all banking handled through Dubai Banks to minimise delays and charges in the banking system.
6. Full assurance that vessels and the line will be well looked after in cases of claims. Our sister company, Mutual Marine Services & Transport – al Mushtaraka – Ltd., is P&I correspondent for all major Clubs, including Britannia, Gard, UK P&I etc.
7. Close follow up of the market. Market reports weekly or monthly or as required.
8. Excellent contacts with immigration and security to ensure quick arrangements of entry visas for crews, clients and representatives, plus airport picks up both at Khartoum and Port Sudan.
9. Business is conducted in strictly confidential and professional manner.
10. All offices are insured for professional negligence with ITIC the P&I Association for Agents and Shipbrokers.