09/10/2026
Cocoa Marketing Company (Ghana) Annual Freight Negotiations Antwerp, Belgium | 16–17 September 2026 Hosted by Universal Africa Lines & Port of Antwerp-Bruges Every year, the Cocoa Marketing Company of Ghana (CMC) brings together the shipping lines, agents and institutional partners that move the country's cocoa crop to markets around the world. This year's gathering, the […]
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25/06/2026
We were honored to welcome the President of Suriname to the UAL stand during SEOGS 2026. The visit provided an opportunity to discuss the growing role of logistics in supporting Suriname’s economic development and the future of the country’s energy sector. As a long-term partner in the region, UAL remains committed to supporting trade between […]
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11/06/2026
Vertom B.V. and Universal Africa Lines B.V. (UAL) have announced their intention to enter into a strategic combination, reflecting a shared ambition to strengthen further their position in the maritime and logistics sector.
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28/05/2026
UAL has successfully completed the first call at the Oko West private dock in Guyana as part of the recently launched UAL Caribbean Shuttle service.
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22/05/2026
Due to the current geopolitical and economic developments worldwide, global fuel markets have experienced unprecedented volatility, resulting in substantial and continuous increases in fuel prices.
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01/05/2026
UBSL Caribbean Line (part of the UAL Alliance) and Sea-Cargo made history in the Port of Aberdeen’s South Harbour on April 6 with the transfer of two 85 tonne generators
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23/03/2026
Universal Africa Lines Brazil strengthens its presence with new office in São Paulo and key appointment Following the successful establishment of its office in Rio de Janeiro, Universal Africa Lines BV (UAL) is proud to announce the further expansion of its activities in Brazil with the opening of a new office in São Paulo. This […]
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23/02/2026
Universal Africa Lines (UAL) is pleased to announce the restart of its direct liner service between North West Europe and East Africa, with the first sailing scheduled for February 2026 and regular monthly sailings thereafter. UAL has been running liner services to and from West Africa for over 50 years, and has now expanded it […]
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06/02/2026
Capelle a/d Ijssel, February 6th 2026 Dear valued Customer, Via this way we would like to inform you about a new carbon regulation introduced by the Government of Gabon that affects shipping activities calling at Gabonese ports. What is it? Gabon has launched a Sovereign Carbon Registry for the maritime sector. Who is affected? Any […]
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26/08/2025
UAL has introduced the UAL Caribbean Shuttle, a fixed 9-day loop service linking Point Lisas (Trinidad & Tobago), Georgetown (Guyana), and Paramaribo (Suriname). The new service responds to increasing demand for reliable, multipurpose shipping options in the Southern Caribbean. The shuttle will be operated by the newly delivered mv UAL Transporter, a landing craft vessel […]
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26/08/2025
Big News! LAUNCING SEPTEMBER 2025 Universal Africa Lines (UAL) is proud to launch our new Caribbean service with the M/V UAL Transporter - a landing craft vessel with just a 5-meter draft and a total capacity of 387 Teu’s, designed to give you more flexibility, faster delivery, and unmatched access across the region. Why This […]
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16/05/2025
Universal Africa Lines (UAL) and BOCS are making a significant investment in their fleet with an order for two new multipurpose (MPP) vessels. The 140-meter, 12,000 dwt ships will be built by New JiangZhou Shipbuilding Heavy Industry. Demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, these newbuilds will meet the stringent EEDI Phase 3 and IMO […]
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