Roger Jungblut, the founder of UAL, has been focused on Africa since 1973. In the early years of the company, he and his management team spent considerable time traveling across the continent to better understand the local conditions. They didn’t just observe from afar, but got hands-on, identifying the logistical challenges in West African ports and working directly on solutions.
This practical approach led to UAL’s first contacts and contracts, with projects such as breweries, airports and LNG plants being transported to various West African countries. Over time, UAL began to specialize in the transportation of project cargo, as well as oil and gas-related shipments.
Even after the discovery of major oil and gas reserves in the 1990s in Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, Angola and other countries, port congestion continued to be a significant challenge. In response, UAL took the bold step of building its own port in one of the most strategic locations for the oil and gas industry in West Africa: the K5 Freeport & Oil Centre on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea.
At UAL Alliance, thinking "outside the box" is second nature. We take pride in our strong African roots built over the past four decades, as they form the foundation of our innovative, practical, and effective approach.
UAL management goes to West Africa and commences activities with the successful delivery of the first contract from Europe to West Africa.
Established in 1983 with HMT int. Shipping and forwarding, renamed as UAL Netherlands in 2013, as its' general agent.
Established in 1983 with HMT int. Shipping and forwarding, renamed as UAL Netherlands in 2013. Globally responsible for representation of UAL Alliance.
UAL Chartering is the extending leg of the established liner service, providing customised solutions world wide to and from Africa, including shipments from Europe, Baltic, Mediterranean and the Black Sea.
Established in 1992.
Services major players in the oil and gas industry in West Africa Strategically situated in Houston.
UAL's Agent in Nigeria and member of the UAL Alliance.
Based in Port Harcourt and Lagos. One of the central pillars to the UAL structure.
First local representation of UAL in Angola with the confirmation of major contracts with oil industry clients and their subcontractors.
Unamar N.V.
Member of the UAL Alliance and acts as UAL's Sales Representative office in Nigeria.
Thomas Maritime
Kestrel Liner Agencies Ltd
Strategically situated on the island of Bioko, Equatorial Guinea. Full Free Port status with tax benefits, 24/7 operation. Provides logistical support and all services for offshore industry and operates as a logistic regional hub.
Regional Head and Marketing Office based in Cape Town, coordinates Europe and USA to West & East Africa.
UAL Representative office in Angola, becomes a Joint Venture with strong local partners. UAL Angola works in close cooperation with our Angolan agent Getma/Necotrans.
Original company, Thomas Maritime, joined UAL Alliance after years of strong business cooperation and was renamed as UAL France SA.
Provides expertise for the development of ports, supply bases and infrastructure in Mozambique.
UAL Chartering is the extending leg to the established liner service, providing customised solutions world wide to and from Africa, including shipments from Europe, Baltic, Mediterranean and the Black Sea.
Merger between UAL Netherlands and Universal Africa Lines B.V.
Offering services from the US Gulf to South America and vise versa.
UAL Alliance forming a direct link between America and the Caribbean.
UAL Alliance forming a direct link between America and the Caribbean.
UAL Alliance forming a direct link between America and the Caribbean.
A fixed 9-day loop service connection Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago.